Parkinson's Care in Torrance, CA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Torrance, CA: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Los Angeles County)

7.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Los Angeles County)

26,698

residents 65 or older (19% of Torrance)

550

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

4,525 Torrance residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 23% in Los Angeles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

2,076 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.9%).

Medicare lists 550 home health agencies serving Torrance ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Torrance compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Torrance	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.9%	10.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,149	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Torrance

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Redondo Beach, CA	2.9 mi	10,923	13%
Lomita, CA	3.4 mi	3,668	14%
West Carson, CA	3.6 mi	5,425	23%
Hermosa Beach, CA	3.9 mi	2,664	7.6%
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	4.0 mi	2,151	13%
Lawndale, CA	4.0 mi	3,348	18%

Home health agencies serving Torrance

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	9.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 672-4581
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 988-3370
Reliance Home Health Services	Paramount, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783
Ace Home Health, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(213) 383-9678
Intra Care Home Health Providers, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 964-0884
Universal Home Care, Inc.	Beverly Hills, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 653-9222

Nursing homes near Torrance

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Del Amo Gardens Care Center	Torrance, CA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	94	(310) 378-4233
Torrance Care Center West, Inc	Torrance, CA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	195	(310) 370-4561
Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Ctr	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	115	(310) 303-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Torrance. 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 Torrance

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 22% of the $6,512 monthly median income of Torrance 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.

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 Torrance: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Torrance?

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 22% of the $6,512 monthly median income of Torrance 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.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Torrance, CA