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

Local figures

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

17%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.7% in Wise County)

551

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Bridgeport)

20

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

83 Bridgeport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 23% in Wise County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 20 home health agencies serving Bridgeport ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bridgeport compared with Wise County and Texas

Census figure	Bridgeport	Wise County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.6%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.0%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	2.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,393	$64,324	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Decatur, TX	11 mi	1,623	19%
Briar, TX	17 mi	1,003	19%
Springtown, TX	17 mi	485	30%
Jacksboro, TX	22 mi	532	20%
Pecan Acres, TX	24 mi	518	13%
Bowie, TX	24 mi	1,012	19%

Home health agencies serving Bridgeport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	61 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
Centerwell Home Health	Weatherford, TX	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 599-0192
Frontier Home Health	Benbrook, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 847-8888
First Texas Home Health	Whitesboro, TX	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 564-9111
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	64 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588

Nursing homes near Bridgeport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgeport Medical Lodge	Bridgeport, TX	1.3 mi	1 of 5	152	(940) 683-5023
Decatur Medical Lodge	Decatur, TX	10 mi	2 of 5	124	(940) 626-2800
Heritage Place Of Decatur	Decatur, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	60	(940) 627-5444

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport

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 17% of the $6,033 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bridgeport?

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 17% of the $6,033 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, TX