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

Local figures

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

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Stephens County)

10%

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

4,797

residents 65 or older (21% of Duncan)

28

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

1,330 Duncan residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%; 32% in Stephens County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

465 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

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

Duncan compared with Stephens County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Duncan	Stephens County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	32%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	10%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,364	$52,926	—

Older residents in towns around Duncan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Marlow, OK	10 mi	723	48%
Lawton, OK	28 mi	11,332	29%
Elgin, OK	28 mi	280	45%
Lindsay, OK	32 mi	345	32%
Chickasha, OK	39 mi	2,689	35%
Cache, OK	39 mi	483	32%

Home health agencies serving Duncan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	75 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Health Watch Health Care Of Duncan, LLC	Duncan, OK	2.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 251-9536
Elara Caring Iv	Chickasha, OK	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 224-0012
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496
Memorial Home Health	Lawton, OK	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 585-5575
Carter Healthcare Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Lawton, OK	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 353-0377

Nursing homes near Duncan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wilkins Health & Rehabilitation Community	Duncan, OK	0.7 mi	5 of 5	128	(580) 252-3955
Elk Crossing	Duncan, OK	2.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(580) 475-0750
Meridian Nursing Home	Comanche, OK	5.1 mi	5 of 5	63	(580) 439-2398

Straight-line miles from the center of Duncan. 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 Duncan

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 27% of the $4,280 monthly median income of Duncan 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 Duncan: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Duncan?

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 27% of the $4,280 monthly median income of Duncan 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 Duncan, OK