Personal Care in Duncan, OK: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Duncan, OK: the local picture

8.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.0% in Stephens County)

29%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32% in Stephens County)

625

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

28

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

About 393 Duncan residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (8.6%; 8.0% in Stephens County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

1,330 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (29%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

625 of the 4,797 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Duncan compared with Stephens County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Duncan	Stephens County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	8.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	32%	26%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,364	$52,926	—

Older residents in towns around Duncan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Marlow, OK	10 mi	723	3.1%
Lawton, OK	28 mi	11,332	12%
Elgin, OK	28 mi	280	32%
Lindsay, OK	32 mi	345	29%
Chickasha, OK	39 mi	2,689	11%
Cache, OK	39 mi	483	7.9%

Home health agencies with aides serving Duncan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	75 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Health Watch Health Care Of Duncan, LLC	Duncan, OK	2.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 251-9536
Elara Caring Iv	Chickasha, OK	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 224-0012
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496
Memorial Home Health	Lawton, OK	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 585-5575
A Path Of Care Home Health Vi, LLC	Lawton, OK	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 492-6166

Straight-line miles from the center of Duncan. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Duncan

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 27% of the $4,280 monthly median income of Duncan 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Duncan: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Duncan?

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 27% of the $4,280 monthly median income of Duncan 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 is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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 Personal Care in Duncan, OK