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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Big Spring, TX: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33% in Howard County)

6.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Howard County)

2,905

residents 65 or older (12% of Big Spring)

12

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

832 Big Spring residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 33% in Howard County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

173 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.7%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Big Spring ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Big Spring compared with Howard County and Texas

Census figure	Big Spring	Howard County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	33%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.7%	5.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.7%	7.9%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	6.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,104	$44,581	—

Older residents in towns around Big Spring

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stanton, TX	19 mi	211	32%
Colorado City, TX	38 mi	708	38%
Midland, TX	40 mi	13,847	26%
Lamesa, TX	44 mi	1,345	24%
Snyder, TX	47 mi	1,787	27%
Odessa, TX	56 mi	11,642	29%

Home health agencies serving Big Spring

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Big Spring, TX	3.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 714-4510
Midland Health At Home	Midland, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 218-7996
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Home Preferred Senior Care	San Angelo, TX	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 703-2999
Excelacare Home Health	Big Spring, TX	3.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 235-1164
Martin County Home Health	Stanton, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 607-2516

Nursing homes near Big Spring

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Skilled Care And Rehabilitation	Big Spring, TX	1.4 mi	2 of 5	117	(432) 263-4041
Big Spring Center For Skilled Care	Big Spring, TX	2.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(432) 606-5012
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home	Big Spring, TX	2.3 mi	5 of 5	160	(432) 268-8387

Straight-line miles from the center of Big Spring. 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 Big Spring

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 27% of the $3,675 monthly median income of Big Spring 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 Big Spring: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Big Spring?

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 27% of the $3,675 monthly median income of Big Spring 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 Big Spring, TX