In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Tucson Mountains, AZ
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Parkinson’s Care in Tucson Mountains, AZ: the local picture
342 Tucson Mountains residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.1%; 19% in Pima County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
152 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.0%).
Medicare lists 30 home health agencies serving Tucson Mountains ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
Tucson Mountains compared with Pima County and Arizona
| Census figure | Tucson Mountains | Pima County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 9.1% | 19% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 4.0% | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4% | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| Residents 65 or older | 33% | 22% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 29% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $116,544 | $60,759 | — |
Older residents in towns around Tucson Mountains
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowing Wells, AZ | 4.0 mi | 2,805 | 28% |
| Casas Adobes, AZ | 5.6 mi | 17,638 | 23% |
| Tucson Estates, AZ | 7.7 mi | 4,453 | 13% |
| South Tucson, AZ | 8.7 mi | 645 | 16% |
| Drexel Heights, AZ | 9.6 mi | 4,985 | 17% |
| Valencia West, AZ | 10 mi | 1,662 | 19% |
Home health agencies serving Tucson Mountains
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Home Health Care - Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 577-4630 |
| Dependable Home Health, Inc | Tucson, AZ | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 721-3822 |
| Dependable Nurses, Inc | Tucson, AZ | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 795-1290 |
| Tucson Medical Home Health | Tucson, AZ | 16 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, medical social work | (520) 372-2144 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Tucson, AZ | 9.5 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (520) 325-9056 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Tucson, AZ | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (520) 731-1333 |
Nursing homes near Tucson Mountains
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 4.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 162 | (520) 575-0900 |
| Casas Adobes Post Acute Rehab Center | Tucson, AZ | 5.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 230 | (520) 297-8311 |
| La Canada Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 6.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 128 | (520) 797-1191 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Tucson Mountains. 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 Tucson Mountains
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 16% of the $9,712 monthly median income of Tucson Mountains 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.
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 Tucson Mountains: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tucson Mountains?
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 16% of the $9,712 monthly median income of Tucson Mountains 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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Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities
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- Parkinson’s Care in Valencia West, AZ
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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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