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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in San Benito, TX: the local picture

30%

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

13%

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

3,919

residents 65 or older (16% of San Benito)

70

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

1,129 San Benito residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 27% in Cameron County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

512 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 70 home health agencies serving San Benito ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

San Benito compared with Cameron County and Texas

Census figure	San Benito	Cameron County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	15%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	6.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,134	$37,536	—

Older residents in towns around San Benito

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
La Paloma, TX	5.4 mi	176	15%
Harlingen, TX	5.4 mi	11,797	25%
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX	6.6 mi	633	41%
Rancho Viejo, TX	8.5 mi	434	18%
Primera, TX	9.3 mi	451	31%
Combes, TX	9.6 mi	515	32%

Home health agencies serving San Benito

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
United Home Care	Harlingen, TX	5.3 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 423-4747
Paz Home Health LLC	Mcallen, TX	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(956) 781-8445
Health Care Unlimited, Inc.	Mcallen, TX	37 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 994-9911
Valley Care Home Health Services LLC	Brownsville, TX	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(956) 542-1987
Allheal Home Health, Inc	Houston, TX	294 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(936) 756-2277
Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc	Harlingen, TX	5.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(956) 423-7100

Nursing homes near San Benito

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sun Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Harlingen, TX	2.8 mi	5 of 5	124	(956) 428-2800
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Harli	Harlingen, TX	3.0 mi	5 of 5	154	(956) 423-2663
Golden Palms Rehabilitation And Retirement	Harlingen, TX	3.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(956) 430-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of San Benito. 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 San Benito

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 29% of the $3,511 monthly median income of San Benito 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 San Benito: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in San Benito?

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 29% of the $3,511 monthly median income of San Benito 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 San Benito, TX