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

Local figures

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

18%

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

5.1%

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

5,127

residents 65 or older (10% of Stillwater)

23

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

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

250 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.1%).

Medicare lists 23 home health agencies serving Stillwater ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Stillwater compared with Payne County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Stillwater	Payne County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.1%	5.9%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.1%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	10%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	5.9%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,659	$49,887	—

Older residents in towns around Stillwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Perkins, OK	11 mi	468	13%
Perry, OK	17 mi	784	48%
Cushing, OK	20 mi	1,343	33%
Guthrie, OK	26 mi	2,296	27%
Chandler, OK	32 mi	491	40%
Stroud, OK	35 mi	432	20%

Home health agencies serving Stillwater

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xviii	Stillwater, OK	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 332-5637
Homecall	Stillwater, OK	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(405) 377-4434
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	71 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Traditions Health Of Ponca City	Ponca City, OK	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 762-5800
Traditions Health Of Central Oklahoma	Edmond, OK	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 330-5500
Amedisys Home Health	Oklahoma City, OK	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 748-7104

Nursing homes near Stillwater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stillwater Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Stillwater, OK	1.7 mi	2 of 5	112	(405) 372-1000
Westhaven Nursing Home	Stillwater, OK	1.8 mi	3 of 5	125	(405) 743-1140
Perry Green Valley Nursing Center, LLC	Perry, OK	16 mi	3 of 5	112	(580) 336-2285

Straight-line miles from the center of Stillwater. 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 Stillwater

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 $4,888 monthly median income of Stillwater 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 Stillwater: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Stillwater?

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 $4,888 monthly median income of Stillwater 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 Stillwater, OK