Parkinson's Care in South Tucson, AZ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in South Tucson, AZ: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Pima County)

6.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.1% in Pima County)

645

residents 65 or older (14% of South Tucson)

26

Medicare-certified home health agencies list South Tucson ZIP codes in their service area

103 South Tucson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 19% in Pima County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

40 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.2%).

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving South Tucson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

South Tucson compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	South Tucson	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.2%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,083	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around South Tucson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Drexel Heights, AZ	5.8 mi	4,985	17%
Tucson, AZ	6.5 mi	88,716	24%
Flowing Wells, AZ	7.2 mi	2,805	28%
Tucson Mountains, AZ	8.7 mi	3,793	9.1%
Catalina Foothills, AZ	8.8 mi	18,029	11%
Valencia West, AZ	9.3 mi	1,662	19%

Home health agencies serving South Tucson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 577-4630
Dependable Home Health, Inc	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 721-3822
Dependable Nurses, Inc	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 795-1290
Tucson Medical Home Health	Tucson, AZ	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(520) 372-2144
Centerwell Home Health	Tucson, AZ	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(520) 731-1333
Amedisys Home Health Care	Tucson, AZ	8.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 325-9056

Nursing homes near South Tucson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson	Tucson, AZ	1.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(520) 638-2150
Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre	Tucson, AZ	2.8 mi	2 of 5	240	(520) 294-0005
Park Avenue Health And Rehabilitation Center	Tucson, AZ	3.5 mi	4 of 5	200	(520) 882-6151

Straight-line miles from the center of South Tucson. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in South Tucson

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,924 monthly median income of South Tucson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in South Tucson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in South Tucson?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,924 monthly median income of South Tucson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in South Tucson, AZ