Parkinson's Care in St. Johns, AZ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in St. Johns, AZ: the local picture

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Apache County)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Apache County)

282

residents 65 or older (8.3% of St. Johns)

4

Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Johns ZIP codes in their service area

37 St. Johns residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 26% in Apache County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

75 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (27%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving St. Johns ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

St. Johns compared with Apache County and Arizona

Census figure	St. Johns	Apache County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	27%	13%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	9.7%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	8.3%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	12%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,654	$33,831	—

Older residents in towns around St. Johns

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Eagar, AZ	28 mi	1,042	22%
White Mountain Lake, AZ	36 mi	706	12%
Snowflake, AZ	41 mi	958	10%
Show Low, AZ	41 mi	3,353	16%
Taylor, AZ	41 mi	801	6.1%
Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ	41 mi	1,397	19%

Home health agencies serving St. Johns

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Health Safford, LLC	Safford, AZ	116 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(888) 891-0786
Summit Healthcare Home Health	Show Low, AZ	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(928) 537-6900
Mountain Home Health	Show Low, AZ	38 mi	not rated	—	(928) 251-3181
Angels Of Care	Scottsdale, AZ	157 mi	not rated	nursing, speech therapy	(480) 839-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Johns. 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 St. Johns

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 64% of the $2,388 monthly median income of St. Johns 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 St. Johns: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in St. Johns?

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 64% of the $2,388 monthly median income of St. Johns 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 St. Johns, AZ