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

Local figures

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

34%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Latimer County)

19%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (19% in Latimer County)

359

residents 65 or older (14% of Wilburton)

22

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

106 Wilburton residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (34%; 24% in Latimer County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

59 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (19%).

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving Wilburton ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Wilburton compared with Latimer County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Wilburton	Latimer County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	19%	19%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	19%	9.2%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.3%	3.7%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$33,438	—

Older residents in towns around Wilburton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Longtown, OK	25 mi	1,111	19%
Stigler, OK	26 mi	490	23%
McAlester, OK	27 mi	2,856	39%
Eufaula, OK	30 mi	767	28%
Heavener, OK	39 mi	426	26%
Poteau, OK	41 mi	1,451	26%

Home health agencies serving Wilburton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	89 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Lifespring Home Care Of Mcalester	Mcalester, OK	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 429-0407
Angels Care Home Health Vii	Poteau, OK	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 647-5100
Traditions Health Of Idabel	Idabel, OK	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 286-6541
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	109 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496

Nursing homes near Wilburton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Latimer Nursing Home	Wilburton, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	48	(918) 465-2255
Tidwell Living Center	Wilburton, OK	1.0 mi	5 of 5	55	(918) 465-5020
Beare Manor	Hartshorne, OK	15 mi	5 of 5	60	(918) 297-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilburton. 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 Wilburton

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 52% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Wilburton 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 Wilburton: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Wilburton?

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 52% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Wilburton 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Wilburton, OK