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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in La Paloma, TX: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Cameron County)

6.3%

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

176

residents 65 or older (6.3% of La Paloma)

70

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

26 La Paloma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 27% in Cameron County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

11 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.3%).

Medicare lists 70 home health agencies serving La Paloma ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

La Paloma compared with Cameron County and Texas

Census figure	La Paloma	Cameron County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.3%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	15%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	6.3%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	6.6%	5.4%

Older residents in towns around La Paloma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX	1.7 mi	633	41%
San Benito, TX	5.4 mi	3,919	30%
Rancho Viejo, TX	6.3 mi	434	18%
Harlingen, TX	10.0 mi	11,797	25%
Los Fresnos, TX	10 mi	703	27%
Laureles, TX	11 mi	486	17%

Home health agencies serving La Paloma

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
United Home Care	Harlingen, TX	10 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 423-4747
Paz Home Health LLC	Mcallen, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(956) 781-8445
Health Care Unlimited, Inc.	Mcallen, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 994-9911
Valley Care Home Health Services LLC	Brownsville, TX	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 542-1987
Allheal Home Health, Inc	Houston, TX	299 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 756-2277
Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc	Harlingen, TX	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(956) 423-7100

Nursing homes near La Paloma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Harli	Harlingen, TX	7.8 mi	5 of 5	154	(956) 423-2663
Sun Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Harlingen, TX	7.9 mi	5 of 5	124	(956) 428-2800
Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Harlingen, TX	8.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(956) 412-8660

Straight-line miles from the center of La Paloma. 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 La Paloma

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. 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 La Paloma: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in La Paloma?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 La Paloma, TX