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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Union City, CA: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Alameda County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.8% in Alameda County)

13,101

residents 65 or older (19% of Union City)

104

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

2,731 Union City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 20% in Alameda County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,478 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 104 home health agencies serving Union City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Union City compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Union City	Alameda County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	8.8%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.8%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,790	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Union City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hayward, CA	4.9 mi	22,896	25%
Fairview, CA	5.4 mi	2,192	24%
Newark, CA	6.8 mi	6,131	22%
Cherryland, CA	7.0 mi	2,186	23%
Castro Valley, CA	7.7 mi	12,214	14%
San Lorenzo, CA	8.2 mi	5,177	25%

Home health agencies serving Union City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Care In Touch Home Health Agency	Fremont, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 651-8500
National Home Health Services-West, Inc	Fremont, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 812-2955
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	8.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Care First Home Health, LLC	San Leandro, CA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	—	(510) 878-9288

Nursing homes near Union City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Masonic Home	Union City, CA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	125	(510) 471-3434
Niles Canyon Post Acute	Fremont, CA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	73	(510) 793-3000
Mission Valley Post Acute	Fremont, CA	3.7 mi	4 of 5	85	(510) 793-7222

Straight-line miles from the center of Union City. 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 Union City

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 $6,566 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Union City?

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 $6,566 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City, CA