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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Dallas County)

3.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.4% in Dallas County)

545

residents 65 or older (8.5% of Wilmer)

48

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

119 Wilmer residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 21% in Dallas 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 (3.3%).

Medicare lists 48 home health agencies serving Wilmer ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wilmer compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Wilmer	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.3%	8.4%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.2%	8.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	8.5%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	6.8%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,566	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Wilmer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hutchins, TX	3.5 mi	457	33%
Ferris, TX	4.3 mi	284	27%
Lancaster, TX	5.4 mi	4,958	21%
Red Oak, TX	8.6 mi	1,752	25%
Balch Springs, TX	8.8 mi	2,381	25%
Seagoville, TX	8.8 mi	1,727	35%

Home health agencies serving Wilmer

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abundant Home Health LLC	Arlington, TX	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 633-3152
Chosen Home Health Service Inc	Dallas, TX	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 590-0237
Paradigm Homecare	Plano, TX	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(972) 422-0033
Reliant At Home	Fort Worth, TX	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(817) 332-0400
Home Care Network	Palestine, TX	84 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 270-2000
Centerwell Home Health	Temple, TX	112 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(254) 778-6334

Nursing homes near Wilmer

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation	Lancaster, TX	4.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(972) 227-6066
Avir At Lancaster	Lancaster, TX	5.0 mi	1 of 5	110	(972) 227-5110
Millbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Lancaster, TX	6.8 mi	1 of 5	124	(972) 275-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilmer. 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 Wilmer

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 22% of the $4,631 monthly median income of Wilmer 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 Wilmer: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wilmer?

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 22% of the $4,631 monthly median income of Wilmer 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 Wilmer, TX