Adult Disability Care in Jay, OK: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Jay, OK: the local picture

24%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (20% in Delaware County)

202

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (4.0% in Delaware County)

13

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

About 387 Jay residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (24%; 20% in Delaware County).

202 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

13% of Jay households have no vehicle (4.0% in Delaware County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Jay compared with Delaware County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Jay	Delaware County	Oklahoma
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	24%	20%	15%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	13%	8.3%	5.1%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.0%	5.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	4.5%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,319	$51,497	—

Older residents in towns around Jay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Grove, OK	11 mi	2,146	13%
Gentry, AR	21 mi	686	11%
Vinita, OK	21 mi	887	29%
Siloam Springs, AR	22 mi	1,977	12%
Gravette, AR	24 mi	552	16%
Anderson, MO	25 mi	379	18%

Home health agencies serving Jay

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	67 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Amedisys Home Health	Grove, OK	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(918) 787-9496
Integris Home Care Northeast	Miami, OK	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 540-2577
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Vinita, LLC	Vinita, OK	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 256-2270

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Jay

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 53% of the $2,193 monthly median income of Jay 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Jay: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Jay?

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 53% of the $2,193 monthly median income of Jay 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Oklahoma.

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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 Support for Adults With Disabilities in Jay, OK