In-Home Parkinson’s Care in West Lake Hills, TX
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Parkinson’s Care in West Lake Hills, TX: the local picture
128 West Lake Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Travis County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
18 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (2.3%).
Medicare lists 43 home health agencies serving West Lake Hills ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
West Lake Hills compared with Travis County and Texas
| Census figure | West Lake Hills | Travis County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 16% | 17% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 2.3% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 10% | 5.9% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 25% | 11% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 22% | 27% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $128,125 | $77,381 | — |
Older residents in towns around West Lake Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Creek, TX | 3.4 mi | 1,378 | 8.0% |
| Austin, TX | 3.6 mi | 102,081 | 18% |
| Steiner Ranch, TX | 7.1 mi | 1,691 | 17% |
| Bee Cave, TX | 8.9 mi | 1,590 | 37% |
| Shady Hollow, TX | 9.3 mi | 1,089 | 23% |
| Hudson Bend, TX | 11 mi | 864 | 14% |
Home health agencies serving West Lake Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Care Home Health Services Inc | Round Rock, TX | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (512) 244-4254 |
| Choice Austin Homecare | Austin, TX | 5.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 637-1550 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Austin, TX | 5.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (512) 342-0331 |
| Home Therapy Austin | Austin, TX | 5.0 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 637-1550 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Texas | Austin, TX | 8.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (512) 634-1850 |
| Progressive Home Health Agency | Buda, TX | 14 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (512) 312-5222 |
Nursing homes near West Lake Hills
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Westlake Hills | Austin, TX | 2.4 mi | 2 of 5 | 90 | (512) 328-3775 |
| Querencia At Barton Creek | Austin, TX | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 42 | (512) 610-9400 |
| Barton Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Austin, TX | 3.9 mi | 3 of 5 | 126 | (512) 892-1131 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West Lake Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What Parkinson’s care costs in West Lake Hills
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 9% of the $10,677 monthly median income of West Lake Hills 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.
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.
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Parkinson’s Care in West Lake Hills: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West Lake Hills?
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 9% of the $10,677 monthly median income of West Lake Hills 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.
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