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

Local figures

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

32%

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

4.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.4% in Falls County)

891

residents 65 or older (16% of Marlin)

18

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

259 Marlin residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%; 27% in Falls County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

39 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.9%).

Medicare lists 18 home health agencies serving Marlin ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Marlin compared with Falls County and Texas

Census figure	Marlin	Falls County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.9%	6.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	9.5%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	35%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,204	$37,415	—

Older residents in towns around Marlin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Robinson, TX	17 mi	1,865	16%
Hewitt, TX	20 mi	3,097	22%
Bellmead, TX	23 mi	1,485	17%
Woodway, TX	24 mi	2,201	16%
Waco, TX	25 mi	19,292	28%
Troy, TX	25 mi	394	47%

Home health agencies serving Marlin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Quality Home Health	Marlin, TX	0.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 803-3000
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	53 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Texmed Home Health Inc	Killeen, TX	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(254) 526-8188
Amedisys Home Health	San Antonio, TX	156 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 558-9606
Magnolia Home Health	Waco, TX	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 751-9393

Nursing homes near Marlin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Years Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Marlin, TX	0.1 mi	5 of 5	86	(254) 883-5508
Bremond Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bremond, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	82	(254) 746-7666
Heritage House Nursing And Rehabilitation	Rosebud, TX	17 mi	4 of 5	85	(254) 583-7904

Straight-line miles from the center of Marlin. 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 Marlin

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 43% of the $2,350 monthly median income of Marlin 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 Marlin: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Marlin?

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 43% of the $2,350 monthly median income of Marlin 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 Marlin, TX