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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Smith County)

8.0%

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

1,031

residents 65 or older (11% of Whitehouse)

28

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

159 Whitehouse residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 20% in Smith County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

78 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.0%).

Medicare lists 28 home health agencies serving Whitehouse ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Whitehouse compared with Smith County and Texas

Census figure	Whitehouse	Smith County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.0%	7.5%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.7%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	25%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	4.7%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,000	$56,418	—

Older residents in towns around Whitehouse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bullard, TX	7.8 mi	467	17%
Tyler, TX	8.3 mi	18,513	20%
Shadybrook, TX	14 mi	540	34%
Chandler, TX	16 mi	1,368	21%
Jacksonville, TX	18 mi	1,988	24%
Lindale, TX	22 mi	1,182	13%

Home health agencies serving Whitehouse

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lucent Home Health LLC	Plano, TX	104 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 664-0945
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	6.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555
Paradigm Homecare	Tyler, TX	6.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223
Reliant At Home	Tyler, TX	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-3374
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	40 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000
Elara Caring	Mount Vernon, TX	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 537-2445

Nursing homes near Whitehouse

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Brook Health Care Center	Whitehouse, TX	0.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(903) 839-5050
The Center At Grande	Tyler, TX	4.4 mi	5 of 5	96	(719) 522-2000
The Waterton Healthcare & Rehabilitation	Tyler, TX	5.7 mi	4 of 5	92	(903) 561-1300

Straight-line miles from the center of Whitehouse. 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 Whitehouse

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 $5,833 monthly median income of Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Whitehouse?

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 $5,833 monthly median income of Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse, TX