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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Angelina County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (13% in Angelina County)

5,215

residents 65 or older (15% of Lufkin)

24

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

1,271 Lufkin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 29% in Angelina County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

706 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (15%).

Medicare lists 24 home health agencies serving Lufkin ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Lufkin compared with Angelina County and Texas

Census figure	Lufkin	Angelina County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	13%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	6.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,352	$47,049	—

Older residents in towns around Lufkin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hudson, TX	3.3 mi	588	56%
Huntington, TX	9.5 mi	622	61%
Diboll, TX	9.8 mi	924	37%
Nacogdoches, TX	21 mi	4,195	18%
Rusk, TX	41 mi	676	28%
Onalaska, TX	41 mi	540	32%

Home health agencies serving Lufkin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Doctor's Choice Home Care	Lufkin, TX	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(833) 365-2464
Reliant At Home	Lufkin, TX	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 344-2821
Advantage Plus Homecare	Nacogdoches, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 559-9480
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Nacogdoches, TX	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 715-9625
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000

Nursing homes near Lufkin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pinecrest Retirement Community	Lufkin, TX	0.5 mi	5 of 5	51	(936) 634-1054
Parkwood In The Pines	Lufkin, TX	1.6 mi	3 of 5	140	(936) 637-7215
Kennedy Health & Rehab	Lufkin, TX	2.1 mi	1 of 5	145	(936) 632-3331

Straight-line miles from the center of Lufkin. 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 Lufkin

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 27% of the $3,696 monthly median income of Lufkin 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 Lufkin: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Lufkin?

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 27% of the $3,696 monthly median income of Lufkin 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 Lufkin, TX