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

Local figures

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

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Henderson County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.0% in Henderson County)

2,563

residents 65 or older (19% of Athens)

43

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

845 Athens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 25% in Henderson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

317 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (14%).

Medicare lists 43 home health agencies serving Athens ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Athens compared with Henderson County and Texas

Census figure	Athens	Henderson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	9.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,845	$50,292	—

Older residents in towns around Athens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gun Barrel City, TX	20 mi	1,740	29%
Mabank, TX	20 mi	621	30%
Chandler, TX	22 mi	1,368	21%
Shadybrook, TX	24 mi	540	34%
Canton, TX	24 mi	819	20%
Van, TX	25 mi	361	11%

Home health agencies serving Athens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	78 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
Centerwell Home Health	Athens, TX	2.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(903) 675-5184

Nursing homes near Athens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Athens, TX	1.3 mi	3 of 5	132	(903) 675-8538
Avir At Athens	Athens, TX	2.2 mi	1 of 5	112	(903) 677-5864
Avir At Commons	Athens, TX	2.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(903) 677-3434

Straight-line miles from the center of Athens. 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 Athens

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 28% of the $3,570 monthly median income of Athens 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 Athens: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Athens?

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 28% of the $3,570 monthly median income of Athens 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.

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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 Athens, TX