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

Local figures

Personal Care in Frederick, OK: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (12% in Tillman County)

32%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (39% in Tillman County)

35

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

13

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

About 89 Frederick residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (14%; 12% in Tillman County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

205 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (32%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

35 of the 658 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Frederick compared with Tillman County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Frederick	Tillman County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	12%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	39%	26%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	50%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	41%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	15%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,702	$35,469	—

Older residents in towns around Frederick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Vernon, TX	23 mi	1,928	16%
Altus, OK	28 mi	2,575	12%
Cache, OK	28 mi	483	7.9%
Burkburnett, TX	31 mi	2,063	8.2%
Iowa Park, TX	32 mi	1,206	23%
Lawton, OK	37 mi	11,332	12%

Home health agencies with aides serving Frederick

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	114 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 Altus, LLC	Altus, OK	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(580) 379-9770
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority	Altus, OK	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 379-6900
Memorial Home Health	Lawton, OK	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 585-5575
Enhabit Home Health Of Western Oklahoma	Lawton, OK	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(580) 248-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Frederick. 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 Frederick

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 44% of the $2,642 monthly median income of Frederick 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 Frederick: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Frederick?

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 44% of the $2,642 monthly median income of Frederick 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 Frederick, OK