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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Castro County)

5.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.2% in Castro County)

816

residents 65 or older (20% of Dimmitt)

9

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

105 Dimmitt residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 19% in Castro County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

40 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.1%).

Medicare lists 9 home health agencies serving Dimmitt ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Dimmitt compared with Castro County and Texas

Census figure	Dimmitt	Castro County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	19%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.1%	5.2%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.7%	9.1%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.2%	1.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,812	$33,931	—

Older residents in towns around Dimmitt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hereford, TX	20 mi	1,773	20%
Friona, TX	25 mi	875	26%
Tulia, TX	30 mi	738	31%
Muleshoe, TX	33 mi	1,113	18%
Canyon, TX	38 mi	1,991	21%
Plainview, TX	41 mi	2,963	29%

Home health agencies serving Dimmitt

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	51 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	73 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 791-2100
Calvert Home Health Care, LLC	Lubbock, TX	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 747-8972
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042
Enhabit Home Health	Amarillo, TX	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-1700

Nursing homes near Dimmitt

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Country View Living	Dimmitt, TX	0.9 mi	5 of 5	54	(806) 647-2984
Castro County Nursing & Rehabilitation	Dimmitt, TX	1.9 mi	2 of 5	114	(806) 647-3117
Hereford Nursing & Rehabilitation	Hereford, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 364-7113

Straight-line miles from the center of Dimmitt. 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 Dimmitt

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 36% of the $2,818 monthly median income of Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dimmitt?

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 36% of the $2,818 monthly median income of Dimmitt 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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