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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Dripping Springs, TX: the local picture

17%

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

6.8%

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

1,200

residents 65 or older (16% of Dripping Springs)

38

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

200 Dripping Springs residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 19% in Hays County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

80 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.8%).

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

Dripping Springs compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Dripping Springs	Hays County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.8%	7.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	7.4%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,727	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around Dripping Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Belterra, TX	6.5 mi	657	9.6%
Bee Cave, TX	11 mi	1,590	37%
The Hills, TX	12 mi	861	8.6%
Lakeway, TX	13 mi	4,447	11%
Shady Hollow, TX	14 mi	1,089	23%
Wimberley, TX	15 mi	820	5.8%

Home health agencies serving Dripping Springs

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Progressive Home Health Agency	Buda, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 312-5222
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Austin, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 634-1850
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Choice Austin Homecare	Austin, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550
Centerwell Home Health	Austin, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 342-0331
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Nursing homes near Dripping Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Dripping Springs	Dripping Springs, TX	0.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(512) 858-5624
Stonebridge Health Rehab	Austin, TX	8.7 mi	3 of 5	116	(512) 288-8844
Vista Ridge Senior Care	Lakeway, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	98	(512) 261-3211

Straight-line miles from the center of Dripping Springs. 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 Dripping Springs

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 18% of the $5,644 monthly median income of Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Dripping Springs?

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 18% of the $5,644 monthly median income of Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs, TX