In-Home Parkinson's Care in Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bolivar Peninsula, TX: the local picture

10%

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.8% in Galveston County)

1,127

residents 65 or older (38% of Bolivar Peninsula)

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

117 Bolivar Peninsula residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (10%; 23% in Galveston County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

256 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (23%).

Bolivar Peninsula compared with Galveston County and Texas

Census figure	Bolivar Peninsula	Galveston County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	23%	7.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.8%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	38%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	5.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,005	$59,920	—

Older residents in towns around Bolivar Peninsula

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Texas City, TX	20 mi	8,901	35%
Anahuac, TX	20 mi	392	41%
San Leon, TX	22 mi	882	25%
Beach City, TX	24 mi	722	4.7%
Winnie, TX	25 mi	571	27%
Bacliff, TX	25 mi	736	24%

Nursing homes near Bolivar Peninsula

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Meridian	Galveston, TX	19 mi	3 of 5	96	(409) 763-6437
The Phoenix Post-Acute	Texas City, TX	21 mi	3 of 5	134	(409) 949-9499
Harbor Point Skilled Nursing	Texas City, TX	23 mi	4 of 5	129	(409) 943-4914

Straight-line miles from the center of Bolivar Peninsula. 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 Bolivar Peninsula

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 20% of the $5,167 monthly median income of Bolivar Peninsula 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 Bolivar Peninsula: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bolivar Peninsula?

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 20% of the $5,167 monthly median income of Bolivar Peninsula 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 Bolivar Peninsula, TX