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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in McLennan County)

9.8%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in McLennan County)

522

residents 65 or older (20% of West)

16

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

103 West residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 24% in McLennan County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

35 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (9.8%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving West ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

West compared with McLennan County and Texas

Census figure	West	McLennan County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.8%	7.2%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	7.2%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	5.3%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,688	$56,849	—

Older residents in towns around West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lacy-Lakeview, TX	12 mi	800	37%
Bellmead, TX	14 mi	1,485	17%
Hillsboro, TX	14 mi	1,306	42%
Waco, TX	18 mi	19,292	28%
Woodway, TX	23 mi	2,201	16%
Robinson, TX	24 mi	1,865	16%

Home health agencies serving West

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Paradigm Home Health	Whitney, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(254) 694-1447
Elara Caring	Teague, TX	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 723-1657
Texmed Home Health Inc	Killeen, TX	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(254) 526-8188
Amedisys Home Health	San Antonio, TX	178 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(210) 558-9606
Magnolia Home Health	Waco, TX	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(254) 751-9393
Centerwell Home Health	Waco, TX	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(254) 405-6800

Nursing homes near West

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Rest Haven	West, TX	1.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(254) 826-5354
Town Hall Estates	Hillsboro, TX	15 mi	1 of 5	138	(254) 582-8482
Avir At Hillsboro	Hillsboro, TX	15 mi	1 of 5	105	(254) 582-8416

Straight-line miles from the center of West. 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 West

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 27% of the $3,724 monthly median income of West 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 West: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West?

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 27% of the $3,724 monthly median income of West 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 West, TX