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

Local figures

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

39%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Galveston County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.8% in Galveston County)

1,085

residents 65 or older (14% of Hitchcock)

58

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

427 Hitchcock residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 23% in Galveston 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 (15%).

Medicare lists 58 home health agencies serving Hitchcock ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Hitchcock compared with Galveston County and Texas

Census figure	Hitchcock	Galveston County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	7.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	6.8%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	5.4%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,583	$59,920	—

Older residents in towns around Hitchcock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
La Marque, TX	6.1 mi	2,935	21%
Galveston, TX	7.1 mi	11,180	24%
Santa Fe, TX	9.2 mi	2,233	22%
Dickinson, TX	12 mi	2,659	20%
Texas City, TX	13 mi	8,901	35%
San Leon, TX	15 mi	882	25%

Home health agencies serving Hitchcock

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Texas City, TX	7.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(844) 270-0096
Elara Caring	Pasadena, TX	28 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	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(281) 997-6272
All About Home Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(713) 802-1211
Choice Health At Home	Texas City, TX	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 935-1675
Choice Health At Home	Texas City, TX	7.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(713) 941-2115

Nursing homes near Hitchcock

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayou Pines Care Center	La Marque, TX	6.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(409) 938-8282
Avir At The Lakes	Texas City, TX	7.2 mi	2 of 5	109	(409) 938-8431
The Shoal	Texas City, TX	7.3 mi	5 of 5	134	(713) 358-0700

Straight-line miles from the center of Hitchcock. 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 Hitchcock

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 24% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hitchcock?

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 24% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock, TX