Parkinson's Care in Town of Pecos, TX: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Town of Pecos, TX: the local picture

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

7.0%

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

1,363

residents 65 or older (12% of Town of Pecos)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Town of Pecos ZIP codes in their service area

415 Town of Pecos residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

92 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.0%).

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

Town of Pecos compared with Texas

Census figure	Town of Pecos	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	15%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,926	—

Older residents in towns around Town of Pecos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Monahans, TX	32 mi	754	14%
Kermit, TX	41 mi	757	18%
Fort Stockton, TX	51 mi	1,103	28%
West Odessa, TX	68 mi	3,274	17%
Crane, TX	69 mi	314	5.2%

Home health agencies serving Town of Pecos

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Express Nursing	Odessa, TX	77 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 580-9393
Reeves Regional Home Health & Hospice	Pecos, TX	4.9 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(432) 445-3330
Big Country Healthcare Services LLC	Abilene, TX	232 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(325) 675-0559
Star Care Home Health, LLC	Odessa, TX	76 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(432) 580-7707
Angels Care Home Health	Midland, TX	95 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(432) 687-3327
Always Caring Home Care Services Inc	El Paso, TX	177 mi	1.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(915) 545-4663

Nursing homes near Town of Pecos

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Pecos	Pecos, TX	1.2 mi	2 of 5	89	(432) 447-2183

Straight-line miles from the center of Town of Pecos. 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 Town of Pecos

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 55% of the $1,827 monthly median income of Town of Pecos 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 Town of Pecos: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Town of Pecos?

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 55% of the $1,827 monthly median income of Town of Pecos 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 Town of Pecos, TX