In-Home Parkinson’s Care in College Station, TX
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Parkinson’s Care in College Station, TX: the local picture
1,437 College Station residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 20% in Brazos County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
437 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.9%).
Medicare lists 24 home health agencies serving College Station ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
College Station compared with Brazos County and Texas
| Census figure | College Station | Brazos County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 16% | 20% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 4.9% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1% | 7.4% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.2% | 10% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 25% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $71,359 | $63,705 | — |
Older residents in towns around College Station
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan, TX | 7.5 mi | 10,833 | 25% |
| Navasota, TX | 18 mi | 1,359 | 22% |
| Caldwell, TX | 24 mi | 624 | 21% |
| Hearne, TX | 27 mi | 802 | 23% |
| Brenham, TX | 30 mi | 3,770 | 22% |
| Madisonville, TX | 34 mi | 892 | 20% |
Home health agencies serving College Station
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sienna Home Health Care | Tomball, TX | 52 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (281) 516-0255 |
| Angels Care Home Health Of College Station | Georgetown, TX | 82 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (979) 690-8399 |
| Elara Caring | Round Rock, TX | 82 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (512) 733-1515 |
| Doctor's Choice Home Care | Lufkin, TX | 102 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (833) 365-2464 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of College Station | College Station, TX | 5.2 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 846-1283 |
| Vitalcaring Group | College Station, TX | 5.2 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (979) 822-5511 |
Nursing homes near College Station
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation | College Station, TX | 0.5 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (979) 694-2200 |
| Accel At College Station | College Station, TX | 1.1 mi | 2 of 5 | 116 | (979) 272-1000 |
| Five Points Nursing & Rehabilitation Of College St | College Station, TX | 1.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 130 | (979) 213-6105 |
Straight-line miles from the center of College Station. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in College Station
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 $5,947 monthly median income of College Station 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in College Station: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in College Station?
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 $5,947 monthly median income of College Station 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.
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