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

Local figures

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

31%

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

16%

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

451

residents 65 or older (8.4% of Primera)

11

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

138 Primera residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 27% in Cameron County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

70 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Primera ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Primera compared with Cameron County and Texas

Census figure	Primera	Cameron County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	23%	15%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	6.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,875	$37,536	—

Older residents in towns around Primera

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Combes, TX	2.2 mi	515	32%
Harlingen, TX	4.0 mi	11,797	25%
Santa Rosa, TX	5.1 mi	183	43%
La Feria, TX	6.5 mi	1,606	16%
San Benito, TX	9.3 mi	3,919	30%
Indian Hills, TX	10 mi	204	48%

Home health agencies serving Primera

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
United Home Care	Harlingen, TX	4.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 423-4747
Health Care Unlimited, Inc.	Mcallen, TX	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 994-9911
A Healing Touch Home Health	Weslaco, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 447-1803
Sunglo Home Health Services Inc	Harlingen, TX	4.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 423-6100
Apc Home Health Services	Harlingen, TX	4.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(956) 428-8301
Amado Hospice & Home Health	Harlingen, TX	2.8 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 444-4600

Nursing homes near Primera

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Atrium	Harlingen, TX	4.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(956) 230-2300
Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Harlingen, TX	5.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(956) 412-8660
Treasure Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente	Harlingen, TX	6.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(956) 425-2812

Straight-line miles from the center of Primera. 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 Primera

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 28% of the $3,573 monthly median income of Primera 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 Primera: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Primera?

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 28% of the $3,573 monthly median income of Primera 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 Primera, TX