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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Port Arthur, TX: the local picture

33%

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

9.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Jefferson County)

8,280

residents 65 or older (15% of Port Arthur)

42

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

2,598 Port Arthur residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (33%; 28% in Jefferson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

783 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.9%).

Medicare lists 42 home health agencies serving Port Arthur ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Port Arthur compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Port Arthur	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.9%	7.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	5.9%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,104	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Port Arthur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Groves, TX	3.4 mi	2,604	26%
Port Neches, TX	5.8 mi	2,377	20%
Nederland, TX	8.0 mi	3,007	25%
Bridge City, TX	9.7 mi	1,130	26%
Central Gardens, TX	9.7 mi	918	32%
West Orange, TX	15 mi	645	15%

Home health agencies serving Port Arthur

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Choice Health At Home	Beaumont, TX	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 719-0111
Centerwell Home Health	Beaumont, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(409) 895-0009
Baptist Homecare	Beaumont, TX	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 994-0300
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(409) 899-9979
Elara Caring	Jasper, TX	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(409) 489-9104
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Galveston, TX	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(409) 762-5753

Nursing homes near Port Arthur

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Grove Nursing Home	Groves, TX	2.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(409) 963-1266
Magnolia Manor	Groves, TX	3.7 mi	2 of 5	126	(409) 962-5785
Bonne Vie	Port Arthur, TX	3.7 mi	5 of 5	140	(409) 727-1525

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Arthur. 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 Port Arthur

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 35% of the $2,925 monthly median income of Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Port Arthur?

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 35% of the $2,925 monthly median income of Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur, TX