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

Local figures

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

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Swisher County)

5.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (4.9% in Swisher County)

738

residents 65 or older (17% of Tulia)

11

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

216 Tulia residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 26% in Swisher County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

40 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.6%).

Medicare lists 11 home health agencies serving Tulia ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Tulia compared with Swisher County and Texas

Census figure	Tulia	Swisher County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.6%	4.9%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	10%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	36%	25%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.1%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,583	$23,934	—

Older residents in towns around Tulia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Plainview, TX	24 mi	2,963	29%
Dimmitt, TX	30 mi	816	13%
Canyon, TX	32 mi	1,991	21%
Hereford, TX	41 mi	1,773	20%
Floydada, TX	46 mi	328	24%
Amarillo, TX	46 mi	30,530	24%

Home health agencies serving Tulia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	66 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 785-7903
Elite Home Health	Amarillo, TX	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(806) 356-8911
Calvert Home Health Care, Ltd	Plainview, TX	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 296-2767
Centerwell Home Health	Amarillo, TX	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(806) 353-3601
Bsa Compassion Home Care	Amarillo, TX	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(806) 351-8522
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	69 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(806) 791-2100

Nursing homes near Tulia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plainview Healthcare Center	Plainview, TX	23 mi	2 of 5	93	(806) 296-5584
Prairie House Living Center	Plainview, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	121	(806) 293-4855

Straight-line miles from the center of Tulia. 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 Tulia

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 54% of the $1,882 monthly median income of Tulia 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 Tulia: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Tulia?

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 54% of the $1,882 monthly median income of Tulia 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 Tulia, TX