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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Bell County)

9.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.3% in Bell County)

13,315

residents 65 or older (8.4% of Killeen)

34

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

3,962 Killeen residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 25% in Bell County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,286 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.7%).

Medicare lists 34 home health agencies serving Killeen ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Killeen compared with Bell County and Texas

Census figure	Killeen	Bell County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	9.3%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.0%	5.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,012	$54,865	—

Older residents in towns around Killeen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fort Hood, TX	5.2 mi	224	29%
Harker Heights, TX	5.4 mi	3,464	23%
Nolanville, TX	7.5 mi	682	22%
Copperas Cove, TX	11 mi	4,564	30%
Belton, TX	15 mi	3,379	23%
Morgan's Point Resort, TX	17 mi	652	21%

Home health agencies serving Killeen

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Texmed Home Health Inc	Killeen, TX	2.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(254) 526-8188
Centerwell Home Health	Temple, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(254) 778-6334
Accentcare Health	Round Rock, TX	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 238-6000
Gilead Home Health	Round Rock, TX	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 323-5858
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515

Nursing homes near Killeen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rosewood Heights	Killeen, TX	2.8 mi	3 of 5	64	(254) 690-6169
Avir At Killeen	Killeen, TX	2.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(254) 221-6380
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation	Harker Heights, TX	4.2 mi	1 of 5	199	(254) 699-5051

Straight-line miles from the center of Killeen. 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 Killeen

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 23% of the $4,418 monthly median income of Killeen 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 Killeen: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Killeen?

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 23% of the $4,418 monthly median income of Killeen 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.

More near Killeen

More senior care near Killeen

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Killeen

More for Killeen families

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 Killeen, TX