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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Elk City, OK: the local picture

18%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Beckham County)

7.8%

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

2,100

residents 65 or older (18% of Elk City)

16

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

363 Elk City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18%; 19% in Beckham County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

158 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.8%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Elk City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Elk City compared with Beckham County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Elk City	Beckham County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	19%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.8%	10%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	3.7%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	5.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,886	$49,295	—

Older residents in towns around Elk City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sayre, OK	13 mi	379	24%
New Cordell, OK	26 mi	452	21%
Clinton, OK	27 mi	1,177	22%
Hobart, OK	32 mi	602	41%
Mangum, OK	36 mi	437	30%
Weatherford, OK	43 mi	1,491	26%

Home health agencies serving Elk City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	77 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Lifespring Home Care Of Sayre, LLC	Sayre, OK	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 928-2275
Health Watch Health Care Of Altus, LLC	Altus, OK	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(580) 379-9770
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	160 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Great Plains Home Care	Elk City, OK	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(580) 225-5656
Triad Home Health LLC	Mangum, OK	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 782-5800

Nursing homes near Elk City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elk City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Elk City, OK	1.7 mi	4 of 5	118	(580) 225-2811
Bell Avenue Nursing Center	Elk City, OK	2.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(580) 225-3335
Hensley Nursing & Rehab	Sayre, OK	13 mi	5 of 5	67	(580) 928-2494

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk City. 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 Elk City

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 28% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Elk City 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 Elk City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Elk City?

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 28% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Elk City 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 Elk City, OK