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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Nolan County)

13%

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

1,817

residents 65 or older (17% of Sweetwater)

17

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

466 Sweetwater residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 28% in Nolan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 17 home health agencies serving Sweetwater ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Sweetwater compared with Nolan County and Texas

Census figure	Sweetwater	Nolan County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	11%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	34%	25%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,390	$42,250	—

Older residents in towns around Sweetwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Merkel, TX	23 mi	463	25%
Colorado City, TX	27 mi	708	38%
Snyder, TX	34 mi	1,787	27%
Anson, TX	36 mi	594	27%
Abilene, TX	39 mi	17,807	24%
Potosi, TX	43 mi	717	8.4%

Home health agencies serving Sweetwater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Colorado City, TX	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 728-2657
Kinder Hearts Home Health	Abilene, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(325) 672-6135
Paradigm Home Health	San Angelo, TX	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 655-6600
Paradigm Homecare	Plano, TX	214 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 422-0033
Excelacare Home Health	Big Spring, TX	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 235-1164
Caprock Home Health Services Inc	Abilene, TX	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(325) 672-2264

Nursing homes near Sweetwater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Sweetwater, TX	1.5 mi	4 of 5	96	(325) 235-5417
Merkel Nursing Center	Merkel, TX	23 mi	1 of 5	65	(325) 928-5673

Straight-line miles from the center of Sweetwater. 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 Sweetwater

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 32% of the $3,199 monthly median income of Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Sweetwater?

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 32% of the $3,199 monthly median income of Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater, TX