Parkinson's Care in Abernathy, TX: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Abernathy, TX: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Hale County)

13%

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

409

residents 65 or older (12% of Abernathy)

15

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

149 Abernathy residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 29% in Hale County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

54 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Abernathy ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Abernathy compared with Hale County and Texas

Census figure	Abernathy	Hale County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.1%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	6.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$35,842	—

Older residents in towns around Abernathy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Shallowater, TX	12 mi	386	31%
Lubbock, TX	18 mi	33,912	27%
Wolfforth, TX	24 mi	584	30%
Plainview, TX	26 mi	2,963	29%
Littlefield, TX	28 mi	885	33%
Slaton, TX	29 mi	696	29%

Home health agencies serving Abernathy

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 785-7903
Centerwell Home Health	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 784-3838
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 516-8004
Compassion Home Health Care	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(806) 712-1110
Direct Health Care, Inc.	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 793-3999
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC	Lubbock, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 203-8200

Nursing homes near Abernathy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Plaza At Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	132	(806) 740-0800
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	120	(806) 763-4455
Windmill Village Rehabilitation & Care Center	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 744-1113

Straight-line miles from the center of Abernathy. 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 Abernathy

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

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 Abernathy: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Abernathy?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

More near Abernathy

More senior care near Abernathy

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Abernathy

More for Abernathy families

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 Abernathy, TX