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

Local figures

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

29%

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

9.5%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.4% in Lubbock County)

696

residents 65 or older (12% of Slaton)

15

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

194 Slaton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 27% in Lubbock County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

63 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.5%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Slaton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Slaton compared with Lubbock County and Texas

Census figure	Slaton	Lubbock County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	27%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.5%	9.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	8.5%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	28%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	5.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,193	$53,834	—

Older residents in towns around Slaton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lubbock, TX	16 mi	33,912	27%
Wolfforth, TX	21 mi	584	30%
Post, TX	23 mi	653	41%
Shallowater, TX	26 mi	386	31%
Abernathy, TX	29 mi	409	36%
Brownfield, TX	40 mi	1,429	30%

Home health agencies serving Slaton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 785-7903
Centerwell Home Health	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 784-3838
Compassion Home Health Care	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	4.5 of 5	—	(806) 712-1110
Direct Health Care, Inc.	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 793-3999
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab LLC	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 203-8200
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 516-8004

Nursing homes near Slaton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Slaton Care Center	Slaton, TX	1.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 828-6268
Windmill Village Rehabilitation & Care Center	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 744-1113
Avir At Heritage Oaks	Lubbock, TX	14 mi	1 of 5	159	(806) 795-8792

Straight-line miles from the center of Slaton. 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 Slaton

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 $3,433 monthly median income of Slaton 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 Slaton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Slaton?

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 $3,433 monthly median income of Slaton 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 Slaton, TX