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

Local figures

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

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Stanislaus County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.2% in Stanislaus County)

574

residents 65 or older (9.6% of West Modesto)

54

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

207 West Modesto residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 24% in Stanislaus County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

88 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 54 home health agencies serving West Modesto ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West Modesto compared with Stanislaus County and California

Census figure	West Modesto	Stanislaus County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.1%	9.9%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	5.6%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,457	$57,323	—

Older residents in towns around West Modesto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bret Harte, CA	1.9 mi	239	36%
Modesto, CA	2.1 mi	31,578	23%
Bystrom, CA	2.8 mi	339	42%
Ceres, CA	3.8 mi	5,891	20%
Salida, CA	6.9 mi	1,776	29%
Empire, CA	7.1 mi	552	25%

Home health agencies serving West Modesto

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	6.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	52 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	67 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205

Nursing homes near West Modesto

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Almond Vista Healthcare	Modesto, CA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	175	(209) 577-1055
Ceres Postacute Care	Ceres, CA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	46	(209) 537-4581
Garden City Healthcare Center	Modesto, CA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	104	(209) 524-4817

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

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 28% of the $5,205 monthly median income of West Modesto 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 Modesto: common questions

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

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 28% of the $5,205 monthly median income of West Modesto 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 Modesto, CA