Parkinson's Care in Ada, OK: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ada, OK: the local picture

26%

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

7.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.7% in Pontotoc County)

2,331

residents 65 or older (14% of Ada)

24

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

592 Ada residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 24% in Pontotoc County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

159 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.1%).

Medicare lists 24 home health agencies serving Ada ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ada compared with Pontotoc County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Ada	Pontotoc County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	6.7%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	8.1%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.4%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,302	$51,240	—

Older residents in towns around Ada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sulphur, OK	26 mi	913	24%
Holdenville, OK	27 mi	865	30%
Wewoka, OK	28 mi	641	37%
Pauls Valley, OK	32 mi	1,156	29%
Seminole, OK	32 mi	1,136	41%
Tishomingo, OK	37 mi	322	39%

Home health agencies serving Ada

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxi	Purcell, OK	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 527-0480
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	101 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	1.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496
Lifespring Home Health	Shawnee, OK	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 273-2733

Nursing homes near Ada

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ballard Nursing Center	Ada, OK	1.1 mi	3 of 5	73	(580) 436-1414
Jan Frances Care Center	Ada, OK	1.4 mi	2 of 5	132	(580) 332-5328
Ada Care Center	Ada, OK	1.4 mi	3 of 5	85	(580) 332-3631

Straight-line miles from the center of Ada. 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 Ada

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Ada households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Ada: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ada?

At the Oklahoma median aide wage of $13.32 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,154 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Ada households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oklahoma'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 Ada, OK