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

Local figures

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

33%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (12% in Potter County)

307

residents 65 or older (11% of Bushland)

4

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

102 Bushland residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 29% in Potter County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

35 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Bushland ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bushland compared with Potter County and Texas

Census figure	Bushland	Potter County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	12%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	9.0%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	36%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	7.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,485	$39,015	—

Older residents in towns around Bushland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Amarillo, TX	13 mi	30,530	24%
Canyon, TX	17 mi	1,991	21%
Hereford, TX	33 mi	1,773	20%
Panhandle, TX	40 mi	593	20%
Dumas, TX	46 mi	1,881	30%
Dimmitt, TX	47 mi	816	13%

Home health agencies serving Bushland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	9.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 352-3900
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Centerwell Home Health	Amarillo, TX	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(806) 353-3601
High Plains Senior Care, LLC	Amarillo, TX	9.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 355-1899

Nursing homes near Bushland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Five Points Nursing And Rehabilitation	Amarillo, TX	7.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(817) 348-8969
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites	Amarillo, TX	7.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(806) 457-6700
Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center	Amarillo, TX	8.4 mi	1 of 5	98	(806) 355-8281

Straight-line miles from the center of Bushland. 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 Bushland

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 24% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Bushland 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 Bushland: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bushland?

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 24% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Bushland 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Bushland, TX