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

Local figures

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

41%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (35% in Kiowa County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.9% in Kiowa County)

602

residents 65 or older (18% of Hobart)

19

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

240 Hobart residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (41%; 35% in Kiowa County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

74 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

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

Hobart compared with Kiowa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Hobart	Kiowa County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	41%	35%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	9.9%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	17%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.1%	4.8%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,202	$36,938	—

Older residents in towns around Hobart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
New Cordell, OK	20 mi	452	21%
Mangum, OK	26 mi	437	30%
Altus, OK	28 mi	2,575	37%
Elk City, OK	32 mi	2,100	18%
Clinton, OK	34 mi	1,177	22%
Sayre, OK	36 mi	379	24%

Home health agencies serving Hobart

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	46 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Health Watch Health Care Of Altus, LLC	Altus, OK	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(580) 379-9770
Lifespring Home Care Of Sayre, LLC	Sayre, OK	37 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 928-2275
Triad Home Health LLC	Mangum, OK	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 782-5800
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority	Altus, OK	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 379-6900
Great Plains Home Care	Elk City, OK	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(580) 225-5656

Nursing homes near Hobart

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hobart Nursing & Rehabilitation	Hobart, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	58	(580) 726-3381
Cordell Nursing And Rehabilitation	Cordell, OK	20 mi	3 of 5	110	(580) 832-3371

Straight-line miles from the center of Hobart. 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 Hobart

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 46% of the $2,517 monthly median income of Hobart 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 Hobart: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Hobart?

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 46% of the $2,517 monthly median income of Hobart 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 Hobart, OK