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

Local figures

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

30%

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

8.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.8% in Carter County)

4,085

residents 65 or older (16% of Ardmore)

19

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

1,115 Ardmore residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30%; 31% in Carter County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

333 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.9%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Ardmore ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ardmore compared with Carter County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Ardmore	Carter County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.9%	9.8%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.8%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,814	$44,150	—

Older residents in towns around Ardmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Lone Grove, OK	7.0 mi	743	35%
Davis, OK	16 mi	549	34%
Marietta, OK	18 mi	380	31%
Madill, OK	22 mi	613	40%
Sulphur, OK	23 mi	913	24%
Tishomingo, OK	26 mi	322	39%

Home health agencies serving Ardmore

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Durant	Durant, OK	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 924-4010
Angels Care Home Health X	Durant, OK	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 931-3055
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Ideal Home Care, L.P.	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 226-2323

Nursing homes near Ardmore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elmbrook Home	Ardmore, OK	1.4 mi	3 of 5	126	(580) 223-3303
Woodview Home, Inc.	Ardmore, OK	2.1 mi	4 of 5	68	(580) 226-5454
Southbrook Healthcare, Inc	Ardmore,, OK	2.3 mi	5 of 5	114	(580) 223-5901

Straight-line miles from the center of Ardmore. 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 Ardmore

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 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore 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 Ardmore: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ardmore?

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 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore 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.

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