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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Collin County)

3.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Collin County)

1,344

residents 65 or older (6.7% of Melissa)

79

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

350 Melissa residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 17% in Collin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

48 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.6%).

Medicare lists 79 home health agencies serving Melissa ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Melissa compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Melissa	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	17%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.6%	6.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	5.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	6.7%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,000	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Melissa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Anna, TX	4.1 mi	1,358	27%
Princeton, TX	7.7 mi	1,759	20%
McKinney, TX	8.6 mi	21,644	19%
Van Alstyne, TX	9.3 mi	1,091	14%
Fairview, TX	11 mi	3,243	20%
Lucas, TX	13 mi	857	12%

Home health agencies serving Melissa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Intuitive Care Home Health Agency, LLC	Mckinney, TX	7.1 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(469) 927-7003
Centerwell Home Health	Plano, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 514-8284

Nursing homes near Melissa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Park Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	6.0 mi	3 of 5	140	(972) 562-7969
Park Manor Of Mckinney	Mckinney, TX	6.7 mi	2 of 5	138	(972) 562-8880
Princeton Medical Lodge	Princeton, TX	7.8 mi	3 of 5	138	(972) 734-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Melissa. 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 Melissa

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 $3,750 monthly median income of Melissa 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 Melissa: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Melissa?

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 $3,750 monthly median income of Melissa 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 Melissa, TX