Parkinson's Care in Sun City West, AZ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sun City West, AZ: the local picture

15%

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

4.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Maricopa County)

23,316

residents 65 or older (85% of Sun City West)

65

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Sun City West ZIP codes in their service area

3,558 Sun City West residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 19% in Maricopa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

996 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.3%).

Medicare lists 65 home health agencies serving Sun City West ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sun City West compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Sun City West	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.3%	6.8%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.8%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	85%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,956	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Sun City West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Surprise, AZ	5.5 mi	34,432	17%
Sun City, AZ	5.8 mi	28,020	19%
El Mirage, AZ	5.9 mi	3,636	23%
Youngtown, AZ	6.7 mi	1,270	36%
Peoria, AZ	8.4 mi	38,580	22%
Citrus Park, AZ	11 mi	1,055	20%

Home health agencies serving Sun City West

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Of The Sun Home Health Care, LLC	Glendale, AZ	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 358-7106
Nightingale Homecare	Phoenix, AZ	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 504-1555
Summit Home Health LLC	Phoenix, AZ	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 535-8255
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	32 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800

Nursing homes near Sun City West

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sun West Choice Healthcare & Rehab	Sun City West, AZ	0.9 mi	5 of 5	140	(623) 584-6161
Sun Health Grandview Care Center	Sun City West, AZ	1.4 mi	5 of 5	72	(623) 975-8100
Sante Of Surprise	Surprise, AZ	1.5 mi	4 of 5	70	(623) 594-5050

Straight-line miles from the center of Sun City West. 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 Sun City West

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 29% of the $5,246 monthly median income of Sun City West 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 Sun City West: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sun City West?

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 29% of the $5,246 monthly median income of Sun City West 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 Sun City West, AZ