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

Local figures

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

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34% in McCurtain County)

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (16% in McCurtain County)

1,156

residents 65 or older (17% of Idabel)

15

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

452 Idabel residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%; 34% in McCurtain County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

180 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (17%).

Medicare lists 15 home health agencies serving Idabel ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Idabel compared with McCurtain County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Idabel	McCurtain County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	34%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	17%	16%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	13%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,928	$37,996	—

Older residents in towns around Idabel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Broken Bow, OK	9.6 mi	622	28%
Clarksville, TX	25 mi	854	25%
De Queen, AR	29 mi	718	59%
New Boston, TX	39 mi	974	22%
Hugo, OK	40 mi	873	43%
Reno, TX	41 mi	521	14%

Home health agencies serving Idabel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mays Housecall Home Health Of South East Ok, LLC	Idabel, OK	1.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 286-5426
Traditions Health Of Idabel	Idabel, OK	1.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 286-6541
Angels Care Home Health Vii	Poteau, OK	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 647-5100
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	123 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Cypress Home Care	Hugo, OK	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 317-9333
Enhabit Home Health Of Southeast Oklahoma	Hugo, OK	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 326-9558

Nursing homes near Idabel

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hill Nursing Home, Inc.	Idabel, OK	0.9 mi	1 of 5	51	(580) 286-5398
Memorial Heights Nursing Center	Idabel, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	118	(580) 286-1065
Broken Bow Health And Rehab	Broken Bow, OK	9.1 mi	1 of 5	105	(580) 584-6433

Straight-line miles from the center of Idabel. 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 Idabel

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 $2,494 monthly median income of Idabel 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 Idabel: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Idabel?

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 $2,494 monthly median income of Idabel 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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