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

Local figures

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

20%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Collin County)

9.7%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.5% in Collin County)

1,759

residents 65 or older (7.0% of Princeton)

117

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

357 Princeton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20%; 17% in Collin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

170 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.7%).

Medicare lists 117 home health agencies serving Princeton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Princeton compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Princeton	Collin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	17%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.7%	6.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	7.0%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.7%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,957	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Princeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Fairview, TX	6.7 mi	3,243	20%
Lucas, TX	7.1 mi	857	12%
Melissa, TX	7.7 mi	1,344	26%
Farmersville, TX	8.8 mi	610	21%
McKinney, TX	9.0 mi	21,644	19%
Wylie, TX	11 mi	5,763	22%

Home health agencies serving Princeton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Intuitive Care Home Health Agency, LLC	Mckinney, TX	6.2 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(469) 927-7003
Centerwell Home Health	Plano, TX	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 514-8284

Nursing homes near Princeton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Princeton Medical Lodge	Princeton, TX	0.9 mi	3 of 5	138	(972) 734-2100
North Park Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	6.4 mi	3 of 5	140	(972) 562-7969
Mckinney Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	7.0 mi	4 of 5	125	(972) 542-2695

Straight-line miles from the center of Princeton. 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 Princeton

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 21% of the $4,830 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Princeton?

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 21% of the $4,830 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton, TX