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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Garden Ridge, TX: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Comal County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Comal County)

980

residents 65 or older (23% of Garden Ridge)

84

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

149 Garden Ridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 18% in Comal County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

112 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 84 home health agencies serving Garden Ridge ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Garden Ridge compared with Comal County and Texas

Census figure	Garden Ridge	Comal County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	18%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	5.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	5.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	20%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.4%	2.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$132,878	$75,898	—

Older residents in towns around Garden Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Selma, TX	3.7 mi	1,060	16%
Schertz, TX	5.6 mi	5,992	22%
Universal City, TX	5.9 mi	2,914	20%
Live Oak, TX	6.3 mi	2,233	26%
Cibolo, TX	6.4 mi	3,694	22%
Converse, TX	8.6 mi	3,295	19%

Home health agencies serving Garden Ridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
Comprehensive Home Health Inc	San Antonio, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(210) 614-0200
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	San Antonio, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 877-5222
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 900-3640
Methodist Healthcare At Home	San Antonio, TX	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 248-3081
Adoration Home Health	San Antonio, TX	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(830) 216-7111

Nursing homes near Garden Ridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Schertz	Schertz, TX	2.2 mi	2 of 5	96	(210) 658-6338
Trucare Living Centers - Selma	Selma, TX	3.8 mi	2 of 5	128	(210) 886-8393
Silver Tree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Schertz, TX	5.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(210) 566-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Garden Ridge. 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 Garden Ridge

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 9% of the $11,073 monthly median income of Garden Ridge 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 Garden Ridge: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Garden Ridge?

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 9% of the $11,073 monthly median income of Garden Ridge 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 Garden Ridge, TX