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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Galena Park, TX: the local picture

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Harris County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.3% in Harris County)

1,181

residents 65 or older (11% of Galena Park)

56

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

250 Galena Park residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 22% in Harris County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

158 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 56 home health agencies serving Galena Park ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Galena Park compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Galena Park	Harris County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	8.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.6%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,375	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Galena Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jacinto City, TX	1.5 mi	1,216	31%
Cloverleaf, TX	4.6 mi	2,133	34%
South Houston, TX	5.8 mi	1,825	24%
Channelview, TX	7.9 mi	4,253	38%
Pasadena, TX	8.0 mi	17,632	24%
Deer Park, TX	8.2 mi	5,917	22%

Home health agencies serving Galena Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Pasadena, TX	7.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 780-2390
Providian Health Care Inc	Houston, TX	7.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(281) 997-6272
All About Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(713) 802-1211
A-1 Home Health Care	Pasadena, TX	3.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 475-2300
Ipr Healthcare Systems, Inc	Houston, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 592-6776
Quantum Healthcare	Pearland, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 997-6272

Nursing homes near Galena Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jacinto Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Houston, TX	1.5 mi	1 of 5	148	(713) 455-1744
Paradigm At Faith Memorial	Pasadena, TX	4.7 mi	3 of 5	112	(713) 473-8573
Afton Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Houston, TX	5.3 mi	1 of 5	169	(713) 644-8393

Straight-line miles from the center of Galena Park. 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 Galena Park

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 31% of the $3,281 monthly median income of Galena Park 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 Galena Park: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Galena Park?

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 31% of the $3,281 monthly median income of Galena Park 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 Galena Park, TX