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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Ellis County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.3% in Ellis County)

2,859

residents 65 or older (13% of Ennis)

89

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

771 Ennis residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 21% in Ellis County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

405 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 89 home health agencies serving Ennis ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ennis compared with Ellis County and Texas

Census figure	Ennis	Ellis County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	7.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	6.4%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,691	$65,332	—

Older residents in towns around Ennis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Palmer, TX	7.2 mi	230	30%
Waxahachie, TX	13 mi	5,491	21%
Ferris, TX	15 mi	284	27%
Red Oak, TX	15 mi	1,752	25%
Wilmer, TX	19 mi	545	22%
Corsicana, TX	19 mi	3,864	31%

Home health agencies serving Ennis

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Elara Caring	Irving, TX	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(972) 756-1080

Nursing homes near Ennis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ennis Care Center	Ennis, TX	0.9 mi	2 of 5	155	(972) 875-9051
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Ennis	Ennis, TX	1.2 mi	5 of 5	124	(972) 875-4800
Bluebonnet Rehab At Ennis	Ennis, TX	1.4 mi	4 of 5	136	(972) 875-8643

Straight-line miles from the center of Ennis. 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 Ennis

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 $4,558 monthly median income of Ennis 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 Ennis: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ennis?

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 $4,558 monthly median income of Ennis 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 Ennis, TX