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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29% in Hale County)

8.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Hale County)

2,963

residents 65 or older (15% of Plainview)

16

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

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

232 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.2%).

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

Plainview compared with Hale County and Texas

Census figure	Plainview	Hale County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.2%	10%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.7%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,963	$35,842	—

Older residents in towns around Plainview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tulia, TX	24 mi	738	31%
Abernathy, TX	26 mi	409	36%
Floydada, TX	26 mi	328	24%
Shallowater, TX	38 mi	386	31%
Littlefield, TX	40 mi	885	33%
Dimmitt, TX	41 mi	816	13%

Home health agencies serving Plainview

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	43 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 785-7903
Centerwell Home Health	Lubbock, TX	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 784-3838
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 516-8004
Compassion Home Health Care	Lubbock, TX	48 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(806) 712-1110
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC	Lubbock, TX	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 203-8200
Direct Health Care, Inc.	Lubbock, TX	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 793-3999

Nursing homes near Plainview

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plainview Healthcare Center	Plainview, TX	1.0 mi	2 of 5	93	(806) 296-5584
Prairie House Living Center	Plainview, TX	1.5 mi	3 of 5	121	(806) 293-4855
Runningwater Draw Care Center, Inc.	Olton, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	75	(806) 285-2677

Straight-line miles from the center of Plainview. 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 Plainview

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 37% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Plainview 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 Plainview: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Plainview?

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 37% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Plainview 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 Plainview, TX