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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Anderson County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.8% in Anderson County)

2,907

residents 65 or older (15% of Palestine)

32

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

627 Palestine residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 24% in Anderson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

274 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 32 home health agencies serving Palestine ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Palestine compared with Anderson County and Texas

Census figure	Palestine	Anderson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	9.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.8%	7.0%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,281	$54,710	—

Older residents in towns around Palestine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Jacksonville, TX	26 mi	1,988	24%
Shadybrook, TX	28 mi	540	34%
Rusk, TX	29 mi	676	28%
Fairfield, TX	31 mi	631	21%
Crockett, TX	32 mi	1,281	22%
Athens, TX	33 mi	2,563	36%

Home health agencies serving Palestine

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
New Vision Home Health Services Inc	Desoto, TX	92 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 227-3000
Choice Homecare	Palestine, TX	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(844) 266-5319
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000
Centerwell Home Health	Athens, TX	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(903) 675-5184
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555

Nursing homes near Palestine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legacy At Town Creek	Palestine, TX	0.8 mi	1 of 5	199	(903) 727-8500
Trucare Living Centers	Palestine, TX	2.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(903) 723-2592
Avir At Town Creek	Palestine, TX	2.4 mi	3 of 5	102	(903) 729-2261

Straight-line miles from the center of Palestine. 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 Palestine

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 $3,690 monthly median income of Palestine 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 Palestine: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Palestine?

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 $3,690 monthly median income of Palestine 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.

More near Palestine

More senior care near Palestine

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Palestine

More for Palestine families

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 Palestine, TX