University of California-Davis, California

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in University of California-Davis, CA

Daily help at home for someone living with Parkinson’s, from caregivers with relevant experience: routines, movement, meals and medication reminders. Post what you need in University of California-Davis for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in University of California-Davis, CA: the local picture

0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of University of California-Davis)
48
Medicare-certified home health agencies list University of California-Davis ZIP codes in their service area
$16.50
median hourly wage of home care aides in California (BLS, May 2025); now below the $16.90 minimum

0 University of California-Davis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 20% in Yolo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

0 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (—).

Medicare lists 48 home health agencies serving University of California-Davis ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

University of California-Davis compared with Yolo County and California

Census figureUniversity of California-DavisYolo CountyCalifornia
Residents 65 or older0.0%13%16%
Households with no vehicle24%7.6%7.1%

Older residents in towns around University of California-Davis

TownDistanceResidents 65+Walking difficulty (65+)
Davis, CA1.7 mi9,36515%
Dixon, CA7.2 mi2,65727%
Woodland, CA9.2 mi8,42123%
West Sacramento, CA11 mi6,42628%
Winters, CA12 mi1,09321%
Sacramento, CA16 mi75,24524%

Home health agencies serving University of California-Davis

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, IncSacramento, CA13 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(916) 476-3205
Compassionate Home Health, LtdRoseville, CA30 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(916) 677-1711
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, IncMarysville, CA45 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(530) 742-4800
Silverline Staff Home HealthFremont, CA71 mi5 of 5—(925) 476-5350
Better Choice Home Care IncRancho Cordova, CA30 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(916) 817-1462
Mission Home Health Of Contra CostaConcord, CA41 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(877) 513-7363

Nursing homes near University of California-Davis

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
University Retirement Community At DavisDavis, CA1.7 mi5 of 537(530) 747-7000
Courtyard Health Care CenterDavis, CA1.9 mi3 of 5112(530) 756-1800
Woodland Post-AcuteWoodland, CA9.3 mi2 of 591(530) 662-9643

Straight-line miles from the center of University of California-Davis. 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 University of California-Davis

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. 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 University of California-Davis: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in University of California-Davis?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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