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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Payne County)

3.2%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.9% in Payne County)

468

residents 65 or older (14% of Perkins)

16

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

61 Perkins residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 18% in Payne County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

15 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (3.2%).

Medicare lists 16 home health agencies serving Perkins ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Perkins compared with Payne County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Perkins	Payne County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	18%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	3.2%	5.9%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	6.1%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,405	$49,887	—

Older residents in towns around Perkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Stillwater, OK	11 mi	5,127	18%
Cushing, OK	15 mi	1,343	33%
Chandler, OK	21 mi	491	40%
Guthrie, OK	22 mi	2,296	27%
Stroud, OK	26 mi	432	20%
Perry, OK	26 mi	784	48%

Home health agencies serving Perkins

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Homecall	Stillwater, OK	8.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(405) 377-4434
Elara Caring Xviii	Stillwater, OK	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 332-5637
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	69 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Choice Health At Home - Western Oklahoma Home Health	Oklahoma City, OK	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 463-5695
Amedisys Home Health	Oklahoma City, OK	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 748-7104
Carter Healthcare Of Central Oklahoma, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 947-7700

Nursing homes near Perkins

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stillwater Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Stillwater, OK	9.1 mi	2 of 5	112	(405) 372-1000
Westhaven Nursing Home	Stillwater, OK	9.4 mi	3 of 5	125	(405) 743-1140
Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts	Cushing, OK	16 mi	2 of 5	67	(918) 225-2220

Straight-line miles from the center of Perkins. 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 Perkins

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 49% of the $2,367 monthly median income of Perkins 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 Perkins: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Perkins?

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 49% of the $2,367 monthly median income of Perkins 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 Perkins, OK