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

Local figures

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

48%

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

6.3%

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

723

residents 65 or older (16% of Marlow)

20

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

304 Marlow residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (48%; 32% in Stephens County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

40 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.3%).

Medicare lists 20 home health agencies serving Marlow ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Marlow compared with Stephens County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Marlow	Stephens County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	48%	32%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.3%	10%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.0%	5.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,701	$52,926	—

Older residents in towns around Marlow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Duncan, OK	10 mi	4,797	29%
Elgin, OK	22 mi	280	45%
Lindsay, OK	24 mi	345	32%
Lawton, OK	26 mi	11,332	29%
Chickasha, OK	28 mi	2,689	35%
Anadarko, OK	34 mi	688	35%

Home health agencies serving Marlow

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Health Watch Health Care Of Duncan, LLC	Duncan, OK	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 251-9536
Elara Caring Iv	Chickasha, OK	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 224-0012
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Memorial Home Health	Lawton, OK	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 585-5575
Carter Healthcare Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Lawton, OK	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 353-0377
A Path Of Care Home Health Vi, LLC	Lawton, OK	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 492-6166

Nursing homes near Marlow

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gregston Nursing Home, Inc.	Marlow, OK	0.6 mi	4 of 5	96	(580) 658-2319
Marlow Nursing & Rehab	Marlow, OK	0.9 mi	3 of 5	69	(580) 658-5468
Elk Crossing	Duncan, OK	7.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(580) 475-0750

Straight-line miles from the center of Marlow. 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 Marlow

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 25% of the $4,642 monthly median income of Marlow 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 Marlow: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Marlow?

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 25% of the $4,642 monthly median income of Marlow 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 Marlow, OK