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

Local figures

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

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

2.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

475

residents 65 or older (18% of Sonora)

6

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

57 Sonora residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

14 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.9%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Sonora ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sonora compared with Texas

Census figure	Sonora	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	2.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.6%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	25%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,306	—

Home health agencies serving Sonora

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Home Preferred Senior Care	San Angelo, TX	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 703-2999
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	59 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600
Centerwell Home Health	Eastland, TX	166 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 629-1268
Paradigm Homecare	Plano, TX	283 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 422-0033
Enhabit Home Health	Abilene, TX	136 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 695-3888
Angels Care Home Health Of San Angelo	San Angelo, TX	59 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(325) 655-5099

Nursing homes near Sonora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Schleicher County Medical Center	Eldorado, TX	21 mi	4 of 5	34	(325) 853-3931

Straight-line miles from the center of Sonora. 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 Sonora

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 20% of the $4,942 monthly median income of Sonora 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 Sonora: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sonora?

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 20% of the $4,942 monthly median income of Sonora 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 Sonora, TX