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

Local figures

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

20%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.6% in Carson County)

593

residents 65 or older (24% of Panhandle)

8

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

120 Panhandle residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 17% in Carson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

78 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Panhandle ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Panhandle compared with Carson County and Texas

Census figure	Panhandle	Carson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	17%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	9.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	4.0%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	42%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	4.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,167	$52,411	—

Older residents in towns around Panhandle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Borger, TX	22 mi	1,959	25%
Pampa, TX	27 mi	2,920	24%
Amarillo, TX	28 mi	30,530	24%
Canyon, TX	39 mi	1,991	21%
Bushland, TX	40 mi	307	33%
Dumas, TX	48 mi	1,881	30%

Home health agencies serving Panhandle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health	Amarillo, TX	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 352-3900
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Centerwell Home Health	Amarillo, TX	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(806) 353-3601
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Excelacare Home Health	Amarillo, TX	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 467-1156
Enhabit Home Health	Amarillo, TX	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-1700

Nursing homes near Panhandle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palo Duro Nursing Home	Claude, TX	17 mi	3 of 5	66	(806) 226-5121
Avir At Borger	Borger, TX	21 mi	2 of 5	110	(806) 273-3785
Caprock Nursing & Rehabilitation	Borger, TX	22 mi	2 of 5	120	(806) 274-9600

Straight-line miles from the center of Panhandle. 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 Panhandle

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 29% of the $3,431 monthly median income of Panhandle 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 Panhandle: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Panhandle?

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 29% of the $3,431 monthly median income of Panhandle 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 Panhandle, TX