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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fort Stockton, TX: the local picture

28%

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Pecos County)

1,103

residents 65 or older (13% of Fort Stockton)

7

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

274 Fort Stockton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 21% in Pecos County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

161 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 7 home health agencies serving Fort Stockton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Fort Stockton compared with Pecos County and Texas

Census figure	Fort Stockton	Pecos County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	13%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	41%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,496	$27,597	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Stockton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Crane, TX	47 mi	314	5.2%
Town of Pecos, TX	51 mi	1,363	32%
Monahans, TX	54 mi	754	14%
Alpine, TX	59 mi	1,484	20%
Kermit, TX	68 mi	757	18%
West Odessa, TX	69 mi	3,274	17%

Home health agencies serving Fort Stockton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Josephs Home Health Inc	Midland, TX	90 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 684-5858
Excelacare Home Health	Lubbock, TX	190 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 791-0042
Express Nursing	Odessa, TX	76 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 580-9393
Star Care Home Health, LLC	Odessa, TX	74 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 580-7707
Angels Care Home Health	Midland, TX	91 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(432) 687-3327
Pecos County Memorial Hospital Home Health And Hos	Fort Stockton, TX	0.3 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 336-7044

Nursing homes near Fort Stockton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Focused Care At Fort Stockton	Fort Stockton, TX	1.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(432) 336-7631

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Stockton. 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 Fort Stockton

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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fort Stockton?

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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton, TX