In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Stanford, CA
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Parkinson’s Care in Stanford, CA: the local picture
72 Stanford residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 20% in Santa Clara County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
23 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.3%).
Medicare lists 40 home health agencies serving Stanford ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Stanford compared with Santa Clara County and California
| Census figure | Stanford | Santa Clara County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 10% | 20% | 22% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.3% | 8.6% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| Residents 65 or older | 3.7% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 19% | 23% |
| Households with no vehicle | 33% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $250,001 | $92,440 | — |
Older residents in towns around Stanford
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Menlo Park, CA | 2.0 mi | 476 | 16% |
| Palo Alto, CA | 2.5 mi | 13,369 | 17% |
| Atherton, CA | 2.8 mi | 1,793 | 15% |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 3.4 mi | 3,008 | 28% |
| Menlo Park, CA | 3.8 mi | 5,421 | 19% |
| North Fair Oaks, CA | 3.9 mi | 1,662 | 22% |
Home health agencies serving Stanford
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Home Health Inc. | Mountain View, CA | 5.2 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 784-0082 |
| Care In Touch Home Health Agency | Fremont, CA | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 651-8500 |
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 82 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
| Pathways Home Health And Hospice | Sunnyvale, CA | 8.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (408) 730-5900 |
| 21ST Century Home Health Services Inc. | Burlingame, CA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (415) 801-2651 |
| Best Home Health Providers, Inc | Hayward, CA | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 783-1274 |
Nursing homes near Stanford
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vi At Palo Alto | Palo Alto, CA | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 44 | (650) 853-5001 |
| Palo Alto Post-Acute | Palo Alto, CA | 1.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 66 | (650) 327-0511 |
| Webster House | Palo Alto, CA | 1.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 145 | (650) 328-3300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Stanford. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in Stanford
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 7% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Stanford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in Stanford: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Stanford?
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 7% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Stanford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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.
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