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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Tarrant County)

5.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.5% in Tarrant County)

3,352

residents 65 or older (14% of Watauga)

153

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

429 Watauga residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 21% in Tarrant County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

178 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.4%).

Medicare lists 153 home health agencies serving Watauga ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Watauga compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Watauga	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.4%	7.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	7.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.6%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,853	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Watauga

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
North Richland Hills, TX	2.0 mi	12,135	20%
Haltom City, TX	3.9 mi	5,652	23%
Richland Hills, TX	4.5 mi	1,546	14%
Keller, TX	4.5 mi	7,707	13%
Hurst, TX	4.8 mi	7,040	21%
Colleyville, TX	6.1 mi	5,196	7.8%

Home health agencies serving Watauga

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medicall Home Health Services, LLC	Keller, TX	3.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 380-1735
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
All Care Professional Home Health Inc	Arlington, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 457-2688
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Beyondfaith Homecare & Rehab Of Weatherford	Weatherford, TX	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(817) 441-2747

Nursing homes near Watauga

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Pointe Nursing And Rehabilitation	Watauga, TX	0.6 mi	1 of 5	126	(817) 498-7220
Green Valley Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Fort Worth, TX	0.8 mi	1 of 5	124	(817) 514-4940
Avir At Keller	Keller, TX	2.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(817) 431-2518

Straight-line miles from the center of Watauga. 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 Watauga

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 17% of the $5,988 monthly median income of Watauga 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 Watauga: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Watauga?

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 17% of the $5,988 monthly median income of Watauga 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 Watauga, TX