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

Local figures

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

39%

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Pittsburg County)

2,856

residents 65 or older (16% of McAlester)

32

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

1,003 McAlester residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39%; 32% in Pittsburg County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

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

Medicare lists 32 home health agencies serving McAlester ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

McAlester compared with Pittsburg County and Oklahoma

Census figure	McAlester	Pittsburg County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	39%	32%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	11%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	8.5%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.1%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,375	$44,942	—

Older residents in towns around McAlester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Longtown, OK	26 mi	1,111	19%
Wilburton, OK	27 mi	359	34%
Eufaula, OK	27 mi	767	28%
Holdenville, OK	37 mi	865	30%
Henryetta, OK	38 mi	1,111	26%
Checotah, OK	41 mi	641	43%

Home health agencies serving McAlester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	81 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	110 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Lifespring Home Care Of Mcalester	Mcalester, OK	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 429-0407
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496

Nursing homes near McAlester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mitchell Care & Rehab Center	Mcalester, OK	1.5 mi	4 of 5	100	(918) 423-4661
Heritage Hills Living & Rehabilitation Center	Mcalester, OK	1.6 mi	1 of 5	81	(918) 423-2920
Mcalester Nursing & Rehab	Mcalester, OK	1.9 mi	1 of 5	63	(918) 426-4010

Straight-line miles from the center of McAlester. 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 McAlester

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 31% of the $3,781 monthly median income of McAlester 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 McAlester: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in McAlester?

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 31% of the $3,781 monthly median income of McAlester 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 McAlester, OK