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

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Oklahoma City, OK: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

8.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding

94,115

residents 65 or older (14% of Oklahoma City)

95

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

21,306 Oklahoma City residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

7,908 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.6%).

Medicare lists 95 home health agencies serving Oklahoma City ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Oklahoma City compared with Oklahoma

Census figure	Oklahoma City	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.6%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.7%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,794	—

Older residents in towns around Oklahoma City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Del City, OK	4.3 mi	3,352	40%
Nichols Hills, OK	5.7 mi	746	15%
Warr Acres, OK	7.2 mi	1,636	32%
The Village, OK	7.5 mi	1,785	24%
Bethany, OK	7.7 mi	3,349	26%
Midwest City, OK	7.8 mi	10,131	28%

Home health agencies serving Oklahoma City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	4.9 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	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 735-6122
Elara Caring Xxi	Purcell, OK	32 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 527-0480
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	79 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	99 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545

Nursing homes near Oklahoma City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kingwood Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Oklahoma City, OK	2.6 mi	4 of 5	105	(405) 424-1449
South Park East	Oklahoma City, OK	2.6 mi	2 of 5	47	(405) 631-7444
Park Place Healthcare And Rehab	Oklahoma City, OK	3.0 mi	not rated	106	(405) 768-1155

Straight-line miles from the center of Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

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 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Oklahoma City?

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 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, OK