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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Parmer County)

9.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Parmer County)

875

residents 65 or older (21% of Friona)

7

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

225 Friona residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 26% in Parmer County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

83 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.7%).

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

Friona compared with Parmer County and Texas

Census figure	Friona	Parmer County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	14%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.6%	2.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,609	$49,472	—

Older residents in towns around Friona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hereford, TX	22 mi	1,773	20%
Dimmitt, TX	25 mi	816	13%
Muleshoe, TX	28 mi	1,113	18%
Clovis, NM	30 mi	4,888	31%
Portales, NM	48 mi	1,462	30%
Canyon, TX	52 mi	1,991	21%

Home health agencies serving Friona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 352-3900
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	61 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Calvert Home Health Care, LLC	Lubbock, TX	92 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 747-8972
Enhabit Home Health	Amarillo, TX	61 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-1700
High Plains Senior Care, LLC	Amarillo, TX	61 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 355-1899

Nursing homes near Friona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prairie Acres	Friona, TX	0.5 mi	4 of 5	83	(806) 250-3922
Hereford Nursing & Rehabilitation	Hereford, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 364-7113
Castro County Nursing & Rehabilitation	Dimmitt, TX	23 mi	2 of 5	114	(806) 647-3117

Straight-line miles from the center of Friona. 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 Friona

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 25% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Friona 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 Friona: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Friona?

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 25% of the $4,051 monthly median income of Friona 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 Friona, TX