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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Young County)

6.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.5% in Young County)

472

residents 65 or older (16% of Olney)

14

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

121 Olney residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 26% in Young County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

29 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.8%).

Medicare lists 14 home health agencies serving Olney ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Olney compared with Young County and Texas

Census figure	Olney	Young County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.8%	4.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	34%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,382	$51,150	—

Older residents in towns around Olney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Graham, TX	21 mi	1,758	36%
Seymour, TX	33 mi	720	23%
Jacksboro, TX	36 mi	532	20%
Wichita Falls, TX	40 mi	14,876	25%
Iowa Park, TX	42 mi	1,206	43%
Breckenridge, TX	43 mi	676	29%

Home health agencies serving Olney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Wichita Falls, TX	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 683-6370
1ST Texas Home Health	Wichita Falls, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(940) 763-9500
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(940) 432-0588
Centerwell Home Health	Albany, TX	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 762-2854
Above & Beyond Home Health & Rehab	Fort Worth, TX	91 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 406-2273
First Texas Home Health	Whitesboro, TX	110 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 564-9111

Nursing homes near Olney

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Olney Rehabilitation And Care Center	Olney, TX	1.0 mi	4 of 5	99	(940) 564-5631
Graham Oaks Care Center	Graham, TX	21 mi	1 of 5	110	(940) 549-8787
Avir At Graham	Graham, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	116	(940) 549-4646

Straight-line miles from the center of Olney. 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 Olney

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 39% of the $2,615 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Olney?

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 39% of the $2,615 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney, TX