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

Local figures

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

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in Pottawatomie County)

10%

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

4,991

residents 65 or older (16% of Shawnee)

45

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

1,486 Shawnee residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 31% in Pottawatomie County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

483 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 45 home health agencies serving Shawnee ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Shawnee compared with Pottawatomie County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Shawnee	Pottawatomie County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	11%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	7.4%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	4.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,136	$47,594	—

Older residents in towns around Shawnee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bethel Acres, OK	6.4 mi	554	19%
Tecumseh, OK	7.4 mi	933	42%
McLoud, OK	9.0 mi	549	35%
Harrah, OK	15 mi	1,043	19%
Choctaw, OK	19 mi	2,092	33%
Seminole, OK	20 mi	1,136	41%

Home health agencies serving Shawnee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	36 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Lifespring Home Health	Shawnee, OK	1.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 273-2733
Harmony Home Care Inc	Seminole, OK	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 275-2700
Completecare Home Health, LLC	Norman, OK	21 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	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400

Nursing homes near Shawnee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shawnee Care Center	Shawnee, OK	1.2 mi	1 of 5	114	(405) 273-8043
Shawnee Colonial Estates Nursing Home	Shawnee, OK	1.8 mi	1 of 5	161	(405) 273-7661
The Regency Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Shawnee, OK	3.8 mi	5 of 5	110	(405) 275-9004

Straight-line miles from the center of Shawnee. 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 Shawnee

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 29% of the $3,928 monthly median income of Shawnee 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 Shawnee: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Shawnee?

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 29% of the $3,928 monthly median income of Shawnee 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 Shawnee, OK