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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Summit, AZ: the local picture

40%

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

13%

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

540

residents 65 or older (11% of Summit)

26

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

218 Summit residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%; 19% in Pima County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

71 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

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

Summit compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Summit	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	7.1%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.5%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	11%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	4.1%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,056	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Summit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tucson, AZ	7.8 mi	88,716	24%
Drexel Heights, AZ	8.2 mi	4,985	17%
Sahuarita, AZ	9.0 mi	7,554	16%
South Tucson, AZ	9.3 mi	645	16%
Valencia West, AZ	11 mi	1,662	19%
Corona de Tucson, AZ	13 mi	1,000	16%

Home health agencies serving Summit

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Dependable Home Health, Inc	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 721-3822
Dependable Nurses, Inc	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 795-1290
Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 577-4630
Tucson Medical Home Health	Tucson, AZ	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work	(520) 372-2144
Centerwell Home Health	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(520) 731-1333
Amedisys Home Health Care	Tucson, AZ	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(520) 325-9056

Nursing homes near Summit

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre	Tucson, AZ	7.7 mi	2 of 5	240	(520) 294-0005
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson	Tucson, AZ	8.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(520) 638-2150
Haven Of Saguaro Valley	Tucson, AZ	13 mi	5 of 5	112	(520) 731-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of Summit. 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 Summit

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 34% of the $4,421 monthly median income of Summit 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 Summit: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Summit?

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 34% of the $4,421 monthly median income of Summit 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 Summit, AZ