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

Local figures

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

21%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Hidalgo County)

7.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (14% in Hidalgo County)

2,533

residents 65 or older (15% of Mercedes)

74

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

535 Mercedes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 32% in Hidalgo County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

177 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.0%).

Medicare lists 74 home health agencies serving Mercedes ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mercedes compared with Hidalgo County and Texas

Census figure	Mercedes	Hidalgo County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	32%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.0%	14%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	17%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,645	$35,326	—

Older residents in towns around Mercedes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Indian Hills, TX	4.0 mi	204	48%
Weslaco, TX	4.7 mi	5,912	25%
Progreso, TX	4.8 mi	455	14%
La Feria, TX	5.5 mi	1,606	16%
Mila Doce, TX	5.6 mi	390	29%
Midway North, TX	7.0 mi	330	22%

Home health agencies serving Mercedes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
United Home Care	Harlingen, TX	14 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	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(956) 781-8445
Health Care Unlimited, Inc.	Mcallen, TX	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 994-9911
Allheal Home Health, Inc	Houston, TX	300 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 756-2277
A Healing Touch Home Health	Weslaco, TX	4.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 447-1803
New Life Home Health Services	Donna, TX	8.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(956) 783-4746

Nursing homes near Mercedes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation	Mercedes, TX	2.5 mi	2 of 5	123	(956) 294-1689
Veranda Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Harlingen, TX	3.7 mi	5 of 5	100	(956) 423-4959
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Wesla	Weslaco, TX	3.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(956) 968-8502

Straight-line miles from the center of Mercedes. 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 Mercedes

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 32% of the $3,137 monthly median income of Mercedes 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 Mercedes: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mercedes?

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 32% of the $3,137 monthly median income of Mercedes 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 Mercedes, TX