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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Willows, CA: the local picture

32%

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Glenn County)

1,012

residents 65 or older (16% of Willows)

9

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

304 Willows residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 23% in Glenn County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

214 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Willows ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Willows compared with Glenn County and California

Census figure	Willows	Glenn County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	10%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	7.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	23%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	4.3%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,000	$56,425	—

Older residents in towns around Willows

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Orland, CA	16 mi	1,158	13%
Durham, CA	23 mi	1,461	12%
Colusa, CA	24 mi	1,131	30%
Williams, CA	25 mi	544	43%
Chico, CA	26 mi	14,532	21%
Corning, CA	29 mi	822	21%

Home health agencies serving Willows

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 742-4800
Butte Home Health And Hospice	Chico, CA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 895-0462
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 673-7100
Colusa Medical Center Home Health	Colusa, CA	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 619-0800
Enloe Medical Center Home Health Agency	Chico, CA	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(530) 332-3161
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Northern California, Inc	Yuba City, CA	42 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 755-9600

Nursing homes near Willows

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willows Post Acute	Willows, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	79	(530) 934-2834
Colusa Medical Center - SNF	Colusa, CA	24 mi	4 of 5	6	(530) 691-0800
Chico Terrace Care Center	Chico, CA	25 mi	2 of 5	76	(530) 343-6084

Straight-line miles from the center of Willows. 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 Willows

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 30% of the $4,917 monthly median income of Willows 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 Willows: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Willows?

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 30% of the $4,917 monthly median income of Willows 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 Willows, CA