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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Wells Branch, TX: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Travis County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Travis County)

1,451

residents 65 or older (11% of Wells Branch)

45

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

347 Wells Branch residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 17% in Travis County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 45 home health agencies serving Wells Branch ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wells Branch compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Wells Branch	Travis County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	17%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	14%	6.7%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.8%	5.9%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	25%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	5.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,658	$77,381	—

Older residents in towns around Wells Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Pflugerville, TX	4.6 mi	5,995	22%
Round Rock, TX	5.8 mi	14,300	22%
Brushy Creek, TX	6.0 mi	2,133	15%
Cedar Park, TX	9.5 mi	8,846	20%
Manor, TX	9.5 mi	597	18%
Hutto, TX	11 mi	2,376	27%

Home health agencies serving Wells Branch

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Royalty Care Home Health Services Inc	Round Rock, TX	5.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 244-4254
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	107 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Elara Caring	Round Rock, TX	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(512) 733-1515
Accentcare Health	Round Rock, TX	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 238-6000
Gilead Home Health	Round Rock, TX	5.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 323-5858
Choice Austin Homecare	Austin, TX	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Nursing homes near Wells Branch

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Park Bend	Austin, TX	2.8 mi	2 of 5	124	(512) 836-9777
Five Points Of Pflugerville	Pflugerville, TX	2.9 mi	1 of 5	111	(512) 670-5800
Pflugerville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pflugerville, TX	3.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(512) 251-3915

Straight-line miles from the center of Wells Branch. 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 Wells Branch

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 $5,055 monthly median income of Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wells Branch?

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 $5,055 monthly median income of Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch, TX