Home Health Aides in Altus, OK: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Altus, OK: the local picture

12

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

$13.32

median hourly wage of home care aides in Oklahoma (BLS, May 2025)

2,575

residents 65 or older (14% of Altus)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Jackson County)

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Altus ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Oklahoma earn a median $13.32 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $12.38 and $14.55.

Altus has about 2,575 residents aged 65 or older, 54% of whom report a disability.

Altus compared with Jackson County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Altus	Jackson County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	49%	41%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$50,278	—

Older residents in towns around Altus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mangum, OK	19 mi	437	40%
Frederick, OK	28 mi	658	41%
Hobart, OK	28 mi	602	47%
Vernon, TX	35 mi	1,928	45%
Cache, OK	39 mi	483	42%
Sayre, OK	48 mi	379	38%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Altus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	49 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Health Watch Health Care Of Altus, LLC	Altus, OK	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(580) 379-9770
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	112 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority	Altus, OK	0.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 379-6900
Triad Home Health LLC	Mangum, OK	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 782-5800
Carter Healthcare Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Lawton, OK	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 353-0377
Angels Care Home Health Of Oklahoma	Oklahoma City, OK	116 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(405) 767-9555
Enhabit Home Health Of Western Oklahoma	Lawton, OK	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(580) 248-7400

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Altus

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Altus 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Altus: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Altus?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Altus ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xxiv (5 of 5), Health Watch Health Care Of Altus, LLC (4.5 of 5), Lifespring Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Altus?

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Altus 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 a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Altus, OK