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

Local figures

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

43%

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

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (9.8% in Okmulgee County)

1,885

residents 65 or older (17% of Okmulgee)

26

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

763 Okmulgee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (43%; 32% in Okmulgee County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

274 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (16%).

Medicare lists 26 home health agencies serving Okmulgee ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Okmulgee compared with Okmulgee County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Okmulgee	Okmulgee County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	43%	32%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	16%	9.8%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	9.0%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.6%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,000	$47,245	—

Older residents in towns around Okmulgee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Henryetta, OK	13 mi	1,111	26%
Bixby, OK	23 mi	3,897	22%
Glenpool, OK	23 mi	1,565	30%
Kiefer, OK	23 mi	205	23%
Okemah, OK	24 mi	544	29%
Jenks, OK	26 mi	2,773	22%

Home health agencies serving Okmulgee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Amedisys Home Health	Bartlesville, OK	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 333-2802
Saint Francis Home Health	Tulsa, OK	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 488-6888
Choice Homecare Of Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 682-9172

Nursing homes near Okmulgee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodlands Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Okmulgee, OK	0.5 mi	3 of 5	114	(918) 756-1967
Highland Park Health Care	Okmulgee, OK	0.9 mi	3 of 5	114	(918) 756-5611
Heartway At Henryetta Health And Rehab	Henryetta, OK	12 mi	4 of 5	53	(918) 652-8797

Straight-line miles from the center of Okmulgee. 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 Okmulgee

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 $2,500 monthly median income of Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Okmulgee?

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 $2,500 monthly median income of Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee, OK