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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Central Gardens, TX: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Jefferson County)

8.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Jefferson County)

918

residents 65 or older (23% of Central Gardens)

38

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

296 Central Gardens residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 28% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

81 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.8%).

Medicare lists 38 home health agencies serving Central Gardens ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Central Gardens compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Central Gardens	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.8%	7.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	5.9%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	8.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,875	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Central Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nederland, TX	1.8 mi	3,007	25%
Port Neches, TX	4.0 mi	2,377	20%
Groves, TX	6.9 mi	2,604	26%
Port Arthur, TX	9.7 mi	8,280	33%
Vidor, TX	9.8 mi	1,760	26%
Beaumont, TX	10.0 mi	18,468	28%

Home health agencies serving Central Gardens

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Centerwell Home Health	Beaumont, TX	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(409) 895-0009
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 994-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	225 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Nursing homes near Central Gardens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Port Arthur Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Port Arthur, TX	3.1 mi	2 of 5	199	(409) 727-1651
Sabine Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Port Arthur, TX	4.9 mi	1 of 5	150	(409) 962-5541
Magnolia Manor	Groves, TX	6.5 mi	2 of 5	126	(409) 962-5785

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Gardens. 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 Central Gardens

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 $5,906 monthly median income of Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Central Gardens?

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 $5,906 monthly median income of Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens, TX