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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Copperas Cove, TX: the local picture

30%

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10.0% in Coryell County)

4,564

residents 65 or older (12% of Copperas Cove)

27

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

1,324 Copperas Cove residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 29% in Coryell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 27 home health agencies serving Copperas Cove ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Copperas Cove compared with Coryell County and Texas

Census figure	Copperas Cove	Coryell County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	10.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	6.6%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,096	$54,502	—

Older residents in towns around Copperas Cove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Hood, TX	7.8 mi	224	29%
Killeen, TX	11 mi	13,315	30%
Lampasas, TX	16 mi	1,485	28%
Harker Heights, TX	17 mi	3,464	23%
Nolanville, TX	19 mi	682	22%
Gatesville, TX	24 mi	1,795	44%

Home health agencies serving Copperas Cove

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	68 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Texmed Home Health Inc	Killeen, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(254) 526-8188
Centerwell Home Health	Temple, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(254) 778-6334
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Amedisys Home Health	San Antonio, TX	115 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 558-9606
Paradigm Homecare	Plano, TX	148 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 422-0033

Nursing homes near Copperas Cove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Copperas Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation	Copperas Cove, TX	0.7 mi	1 of 5	123	(254) 547-1033
Hill Country Heights	Copperas Cove, TX	1.3 mi	4 of 5	96	(254) 547-9552
Avir At Killeen	Killeen, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	120	(254) 221-6380

Straight-line miles from the center of Copperas Cove. 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 Copperas Cove

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 22% of the $4,508 monthly median income of Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Copperas Cove?

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 22% of the $4,508 monthly median income of Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove, TX