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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Sun Lakes, 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)

10,984

residents 65 or older (79% of Sun Lakes)

75

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

1,681 Sun Lakes 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.

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

Medicare lists 75 home health agencies serving Sun Lakes ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sun Lakes compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Sun Lakes	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	5.9%	5.8%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	79%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,214	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Sun Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Chandler, AZ	4.8 mi	38,167	18%
Gilbert, AZ	9.9 mi	30,955	18%
Sacaton, AZ	11 mi	355	40%
Guadalupe, AZ	12 mi	800	20%
Tempe, AZ	13 mi	20,951	19%
Maricopa, AZ	14 mi	9,501	21%

Home health agencies serving Sun Lakes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Sweet Home Health Agency	Tempe, AZ	13 mi	5 of 5	—	(480) 459-4457
Emblem Home Health	Tempe, AZ	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 444-7800
A Plus Home Health Services, LLC	Tempe, AZ	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 917-6994
Victory Home Care Agency	Mesa, AZ	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 726-6553
Emblem Home Health Phoenix	Phoenix, AZ	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(602) 795-0739
Summit Home Health LLC	Phoenix, AZ	26 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(602) 535-8255

Nursing homes near Sun Lakes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Archstone Care Center	Chandler, AZ	5.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(480) 821-1268
Sante Of Chandler	Chandler, AZ	5.3 mi	5 of 5	70	(480) 361-6636
Chandler Post Acute And Rehabilitation	Chandler, AZ	5.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(480) 899-6717

Straight-line miles from the center of Sun Lakes. 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 Lakes

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 30% of the $5,101 monthly median income of Sun Lakes 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 Lakes: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sun Lakes?

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 30% of the $5,101 monthly median income of Sun Lakes 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 Lakes, AZ