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

Local figures

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

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Hays County)

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.9% in Hays County)

7,637

residents 65 or older (11% of San Marcos)

60

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

1,912 San Marcos residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 19% in Hays County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

867 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (12%).

Medicare lists 60 home health agencies serving San Marcos ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

San Marcos compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	San Marcos	Hays County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	19%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	12%	7.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	7.4%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	3.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,772	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around San Marcos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Redwood, TX	4.7 mi	342	14%
Kyle, TX	8.9 mi	4,526	25%
Uhland, TX	11 mi	150	43%
Wimberley, TX	12 mi	820	5.8%
Buda, TX	15 mi	1,080	11%
Lockhart, TX	15 mi	2,580	38%

Home health agencies serving San Marcos

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	San Antonio, TX	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 877-5222
Elara Caring	San Antonio, TX	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(210) 342-9922
Ascension At Home	Kyle, TX	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 549-3490
Soar Home Care LLC	New Braunfels, TX	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(830) 214-6806
Progressive Home Health Agency	Buda, TX	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 312-5222
Accentcare Home Health Of Texas	Austin, TX	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 634-1850

Nursing homes near San Marcos

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Marcos, TX	0.8 mi	2 of 5	129	(512) 353-5026
Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	1.4 mi	3 of 5	116	(512) 396-1888
Cypress Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	2.0 mi	1 of 5	174	(512) 805-5000

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

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 $4,481 monthly median income of San Marcos 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 Marcos: common questions

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

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 $4,481 monthly median income of San Marcos 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 Marcos, TX