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

Local figures

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

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27% in Calhoun County)

5.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.8% in Calhoun County)

2,088

residents 65 or older (18% of Port Lavaca)

10

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

664 Port Lavaca residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 27% in Calhoun County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

111 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.7%).

Medicare lists 10 home health agencies serving Port Lavaca ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Port Lavaca compared with Calhoun County and Texas

Census figure	Port Lavaca	Calhoun County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.7%	6.8%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	5.1%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,113	$58,966	—

Older residents in towns around Port Lavaca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Edna, TX	25 mi	958	45%
Palacios, TX	25 mi	1,007	20%
Victoria, TX	26 mi	10,308	29%
Refugio, TX	45 mi	558	39%
El Campo, TX	46 mi	2,023	22%
Rockport, TX	47 mi	3,238	15%

Home health agencies serving Port Lavaca

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Victoria, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(361) 578-2436
Texas Home Health Skilled Services	Victoria, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(361) 576-4683
Centerwell Home Health	Victoria, TX	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(361) 576-2179
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	133 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(210) 349-7355
Pam Health At Home	Buda, TX	126 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 295-7000
Excel Complete Home Healthcare Inc	Victoria, TX	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(361) 575-4500

Nursing homes near Port Lavaca

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lavaca Bay Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Port Lavaca, TX	1.2 mi	1 of 5	130	(361) 551-0500
Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Port Lavaca, TX	1.3 mi	3 of 5	148	(361) 552-3741
Southbrooke Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Edna, TX	24 mi	5 of 5	120	(361) 782-7614

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

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 23% of the $4,343 monthly median income of Port Lavaca 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 Lavaca: common questions

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

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 23% of the $4,343 monthly median income of Port Lavaca 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 Lavaca, TX