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

Local figures

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

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Woodward County)

8.3%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.8% in Woodward County)

1,845

residents 65 or older (16% of Woodward)

6

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

408 Woodward residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 26% in Woodward County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

147 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (8.3%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Woodward ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Woodward compared with Woodward County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Woodward	Woodward County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	8.3%	5.8%	9.2%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.0%	4.1%	7.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	4.0%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,424	$40,931	—

Older residents in towns around Woodward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Alva, OK	48 mi	786	21%
Fairview, OK	53 mi	629	30%
Clinton, OK	68 mi	1,177	22%
Watonga, OK	69 mi	340	13%

Home health agencies serving Woodward

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health	Woodward, OK	0.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 254-0072
Elara Caring V	Enid, OK	83 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 213-3333
Carter Healthcare Of Central Oklahoma, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	119 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 947-7700
Assured Home Health Of Woodward	Woodward, OK	0.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 254-9275
Complete Home Health Of Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	127 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 879-3470
Complete Home Health Of Western Oklahoma	Tulsa, OK	194 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 237-1819

Nursing homes near Woodward

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodward Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Woodward, OK	1.6 mi	4 of 5	80	(580) 256-6448
Town Of Vici Nursing Home	Vici, OK	20 mi	4 of 5	73	(580) 995-4216

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodward. 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 Woodward

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 34% of the $3,369 monthly median income of Woodward 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 Woodward: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Woodward?

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 34% of the $3,369 monthly median income of Woodward 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 Woodward, OK