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

Local figures

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

33%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Lamar County)

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Lamar County)

4,691

residents 65 or older (19% of Paris)

26

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

1,451 Paris residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 28% in Lamar County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Paris ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Paris compared with Lamar County and Texas

Census figure	Paris	Lamar County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	15%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	12%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,679	$46,153	—

Older residents in towns around Paris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Reno, TX	3.8 mi	521	14%
Hugo, OK	24 mi	873	43%
Clarksville, TX	28 mi	854	25%
Commerce, TX	36 mi	643	34%
Sulphur Springs, TX	37 mi	2,692	22%
Bonham, TX	37 mi	1,569	23%

Home health agencies serving Paris

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	82 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Guardian Healthcare	Paris, TX	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 737-9865
On Call Home Health And Rehab Services	Paris, TX	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 784-6300
Elara Caring	Paris, TX	3.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 784-8088
Country Home Care	Clarksville, TX	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 427-8366
Chosen Home Health Service Inc	Dallas, TX	86 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 590-0237

Nursing homes near Paris

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legend Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Paris	Paris, TX	0.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(903) 737-9820
Brentwood Terrace Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Paris, TX	0.9 mi	1 of 5	119	(903) 784-4111
Avir At Paris	Paris, TX	1.4 mi	5 of 5	98	(903) 784-6638

Straight-line miles from the center of Paris. 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 Paris

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 33% of the $3,057 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Paris?

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 33% of the $3,057 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris

More senior care near Paris

Parkinson’s Care in nearby cities

Other care in Paris

More for Paris 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 Paris, TX