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

Local figures

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

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25% in Cleveland County)

7.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.6% in Cleveland County)

19,027

residents 65 or older (15% of Norman)

63

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

4,166 Norman residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 25% in Cleveland County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

1,313 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.1%).

Medicare lists 63 home health agencies serving Norman ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Norman compared with Cleveland County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Norman	Cleveland County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.1%	7.6%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	6.5%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	4.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,481	$63,755	—

Older residents in towns around Norman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Noble, OK	7.4 mi	1,294	32%
Moore, OK	9.5 mi	8,416	33%
Slaughterville, OK	11 mi	833	29%
Goldsby, OK	11 mi	461	45%
Newcastle, OK	14 mi	1,968	22%
Purcell, OK	15 mi	1,121	44%

Home health agencies serving Norman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxi	Purcell, OK	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 527-0480
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Lifespring Edmond Home Health	Edmond, OK	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 735-6122
Completecare Home Health, LLC	Norman, OK	3.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 701-7085
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Lifespring Home Health	Shawnee, OK	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 273-2733

Nursing homes near Norman

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holiday Heights Healthcare	Norman, OK	5.5 mi	5 of 5	51	(405) 321-7932
Noble Health Care Center	Noble, OK	6.3 mi	1 of 5	110	(405) 872-7102
24th Place	Norman, OK	7.7 mi	1 of 5	89	(405) 329-6771

Straight-line miles from the center of Norman. 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 Norman

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 20% of the $5,790 monthly median income of Norman 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 Norman: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Norman?

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 20% of the $5,790 monthly median income of Norman 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 Norman, OK