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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Wellton, AZ: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Yuma County)

8.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Yuma County)

1,316

residents 65 or older (52% of Wellton)

4

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

239 Wellton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 22% in Yuma County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

105 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.0%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Wellton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wellton compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	Wellton	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	7.4%	7.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65 or older	52%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,023	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around Wellton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fortuna Foothills, AZ	11 mi	13,101	19%
Yuma, AZ	20 mi	17,623	23%
Avenue B and C, AZ	26 mi	750	35%
Somerton, AZ	28 mi	1,625	14%
San Luis, AZ	31 mi	3,760	29%
Holtville, CA	69 mi	991	24%

Home health agencies serving Wellton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Yuma, AZ	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 341-1300
Enhabit Home Health	Yuma, AZ	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 239-6500
Caring Touch Home Care, LLC	Yuma, AZ	25 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 783-2188
Unicare Healthcare, Inc	Yuma, AZ	25 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 276-3507

Nursing homes near Wellton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma	Yuma, AZ	18 mi	2 of 5	80	(928) 247-8303
Haven Of Yuma	Yuma, AZ	24 mi	5 of 5	120	(928) 344-8541
Haven Of Sandpointe, LLC	Yuma, AZ	24 mi	3 of 5	143	(928) 783-8831

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellton. 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 Wellton

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 33% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Wellton 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 Wellton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wellton?

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 33% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Wellton 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 Wellton, AZ