In-Home Parkinson’s Care in West University Place, TX
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Parkinson’s Care in West University Place, TX: the local picture
130 West University Place residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (5.1%; 22% in Harris County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.
82 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).
Medicare lists 109 home health agencies serving West University Place ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.
West University Place compared with Harris County and Texas
| Census figure | West University Place | Harris County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 5.1% | 22% | 23% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 3.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.3% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 12% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 25% | 25% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $149,333 | $58,641 | — |
Older residents in towns around West University Place
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Walking difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire, TX | 1.9 mi | 3,186 | 12% |
| Houston, TX | 5.5 mi | 286,751 | 24% |
| Hunters Creek Village, TX | 5.6 mi | 760 | 2.8% |
| Piney Point Village, TX | 5.8 mi | 660 | 11% |
| Spring Valley Village, TX | 6.7 mi | 678 | 7.2% |
| Bunker Hill Village, TX | 6.9 mi | 635 | 1.7% |
Home health agencies serving West University Place
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All About Home Care, Inc. | Houston, TX | 5.9 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (713) 802-1211 |
| Providian Health Care Inc | Houston, TX | 14 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (281) 997-6272 |
| Elara Caring | Pasadena, TX | 15 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (713) 780-2390 |
| Caring Angels Home Health | Richmond, TX | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (866) 344-2821 |
| Aging Gracefully Home Health | Richmond, TX | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (281) 925-7621 |
| Mynurse Home Care Inc | Angleton, TX | 37 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (713) 436-0999 |
Nursing homes near West University Place
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Methodist Hospital SNF | Houston, TX | 1.9 mi | 5 of 5 | 25 | (713) 441-7828 |
| Bayou Manor | Houston, TX | 2.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 37 | (713) 666-2651 |
| Brookdale Galleria | Houston, TX | 2.3 mi | 3 of 5 | 56 | (713) 993-9999 |
Straight-line miles from the center of West University Place. 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 University Place
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 8% of the $12,444 monthly median income of West University Place 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 University Place: common questions
How much does Parkinson’s care cost in West University Place?
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 8% of the $12,444 monthly median income of West University Place 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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