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

Local figures

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

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Jackson County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (10% in Jackson County)

2,575

residents 65 or older (14% of Altus)

12

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

875 Altus residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 31% in Jackson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

259 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 12 home health agencies serving Altus ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Altus compared with Jackson County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Altus	Jackson County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	10%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	10%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	37%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	6.4%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$50,278	—

Older residents in towns around Altus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mangum, OK	19 mi	437	30%
Frederick, OK	28 mi	658	32%
Hobart, OK	28 mi	602	41%
Vernon, TX	35 mi	1,928	29%
Cache, OK	39 mi	483	32%
Sayre, OK	48 mi	379	24%

Home health agencies serving Altus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Health Watch Health Care Of Altus, LLC	Altus, OK	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(580) 379-9770
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	112 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority	Altus, OK	0.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 379-6900
Triad Home Health LLC	Mangum, OK	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 782-5800
Carter Healthcare Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Lawton, OK	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 353-0377

Nursing homes near Altus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
English Village Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Altus, OK	0.5 mi	4 of 5	128	(580) 477-1133
Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Altus, OK	0.8 mi	4 of 5	158	(580) 480-1800
Mangum Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Mangum, OK	19 mi	5 of 5	140	(580) 782-3346

Straight-line miles from the center of Altus. 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 Altus

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Altus 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 Altus: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Altus?

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Altus 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 Altus, OK