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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Oklahoma County)

7.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Oklahoma County)

929

residents 65 or older (24% of Spencer)

42

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

174 Spencer residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19%; 23% in Oklahoma County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

67 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (7.3%).

Medicare lists 42 home health agencies serving Spencer ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Spencer compared with Oklahoma County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Spencer	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	7.3%	7.7%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.4%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,404	$55,983	—

Older residents in towns around Spencer

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Nicoma Park, OK	3.0 mi	386	13%
Midwest City, OK	3.6 mi	10,131	28%
Del City, OK	5.8 mi	3,352	40%
Choctaw, OK	6.0 mi	2,092	33%
Jones, OK	6.0 mi	499	39%
Oklahoma City, OK	8.5 mi	94,115	23%

Home health agencies serving Spencer

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Elara Caring Xxi	Purcell, OK	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 527-0480
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Harmony Home Care Inc	Seminole, OK	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 275-2700
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	63 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720

Nursing homes near Spencer

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Midwest City Post Acute & Rehab	Midwest City, OK	3.2 mi	1 of 5	106	(405) 737-8200
Emerald Care Center Midwest	Midwest City, OK	3.4 mi	2 of 5	116	(405) 737-6601
Sienna Extended Care & Rehab	Midwest City, OK	4.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(405) 869-0700

Straight-line miles from the center of Spencer. 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 Spencer

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 33% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Spencer 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 Spencer: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Spencer?

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 33% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Spencer 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 Spencer, OK