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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in West Carson, CA: the local picture

23%

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

6.4%

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

5,425

residents 65 or older (24% of West Carson)

314

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

1,144 West Carson residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 23% in Los Angeles County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

315 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.4%).

Medicare lists 314 home health agencies serving West Carson ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Carson compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	West Carson	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.4%	10.0%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	11%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	8.9%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,337	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around West Carson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lomita, CA	2.5 mi	3,668	14%
Carson, CA	2.8 mi	17,227	29%
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	3.6 mi	2,151	13%
Torrance, CA	3.6 mi	26,698	17%
Gardena, CA	5.0 mi	10,053	25%
Alondra Park, CA	5.2 mi	1,417	15%

Home health agencies serving West Carson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Excell Home Care Inc	Paramount, CA	9.1 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	9.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(562) 630-8783
Western States Homehealth Care Agency, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(310) 672-4581
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	18 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(323) 653-9222

Nursing homes near West Carson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunnyside Nursing Center	Torrance, CA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	299	(310) 320-4130
Vermont Healthcare Center	Torrance, CA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	200	(310) 328-0812
Harbor Post Acute Care Center	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	127	(310) 320-0961

Straight-line miles from the center of West Carson. 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 West Carson

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 34% of the $4,361 monthly median income of West Carson 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 West Carson: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Carson?

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 34% of the $4,361 monthly median income of West Carson 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 West Carson, CA