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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Milam County)

5.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.6% in Milam County)

1,003

residents 65 or older (18% of Rockdale)

23

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

99 Rockdale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 20% in Milam County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

45 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.2%).

Medicare lists 23 home health agencies serving Rockdale ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Rockdale compared with Milam County and Texas

Census figure	Rockdale	Milam County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.2%	5.6%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	4.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,370	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Rockdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Cameron, TX	14 mi	878	28%
Caldwell, TX	20 mi	624	21%
Taylor, TX	26 mi	3,240	20%
Hearne, TX	29 mi	802	23%
Elgin, TX	31 mi	1,485	21%
Hutto, TX	33 mi	2,376	27%

Home health agencies serving Rockdale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	93 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Centerwell Home Health	Temple, TX	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(254) 778-6334
Angels Care Home Health Of College Station	Georgetown, TX	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(979) 690-8399
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Sienna Home Health Care	Tomball, TX	89 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(281) 516-0255
Amedisys Home Health	San Antonio, TX	118 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 558-9606

Nursing homes near Rockdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation	Rockdale, TX	2.3 mi	3 of 5	84	(512) 446-2548
Winnie L Nursing & Rehabilitation	Cameron, TX	15 mi	2 of 5	105	(254) 697-4985
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation	Cameron, TX	15 mi	2 of 5	104	(254) 697-6564

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockdale. 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 Rockdale

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 19% of the $5,448 monthly median income of Rockdale 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 Rockdale: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Rockdale?

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 19% of the $5,448 monthly median income of Rockdale 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 Rockdale, TX