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

Local figures

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

33%

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

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.9% in Limestone County)

1,179

residents 65 or older (17% of Mexia)

16

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

328 Mexia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 27% in Limestone County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Mexia ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Mexia compared with Limestone County and Texas

Census figure	Mexia	Limestone County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	9.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	7.8%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	3.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,890	$51,767	—

Older residents in towns around Mexia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Groesbeck, TX	11 mi	746	21%
Teague, TX	12 mi	528	28%
Fairfield, TX	19 mi	631	21%
Corsicana, TX	28 mi	3,864	31%
Marlin, TX	35 mi	891	32%
Bellmead, TX	36 mi	1,485	17%

Home health agencies serving Mexia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Quality Home Health	Marlin, TX	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 803-3000
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Magnolia Home Health	Waco, TX	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 751-9393
Centerwell Home Health	Waco, TX	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(254) 405-6800
Accentcare Home Health Of Waco	Waco, TX	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 755-6179
Adaptive Home Health	Temple, TX	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(214) 440-1394

Nursing homes near Mexia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skilled Care Of Mexia	Mexia, TX	0.4 mi	3 of 5	80	(254) 472-0630
The Manor Healthcare Residence	Mexia, TX	0.7 mi	5 of 5	66	(254) 562-3867
Mexia Ltc Nursing And Rehabilitation	Mexia, TX	0.9 mi	2 of 5	66	(254) 562-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Mexia. 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 Mexia

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 41% of the $2,491 monthly median income of Mexia 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 Mexia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Mexia?

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 41% of the $2,491 monthly median income of Mexia 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 Mexia, TX