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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Alva, OK: the local picture

10

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

$13.32

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

786

residents 65 or older (16% of Alva)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Woods County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Alva ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Alva has about 786 residents aged 65 or older, 50% of whom report a disability.

Alva compared with Woods County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Alva	Woods County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	43%	41%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	3.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,750	$57,083	—

Older residents in towns around Alva

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fairview, OK	37 mi	629	50%
Woodward, OK	48 mi	1,845	43%
Enid, OK	51 mi	8,087	42%
Pratt, KS	63 mi	1,278	42%
Hennessey, OK	64 mi	355	29%
Kingman, KS	67 mi	606	46%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Alva

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Accentcare Health	Woodward, OK	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 254-0072
Traditions Health Of Enid	Enid, OK	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 233-4217
Elara Caring V	Enid, OK	50 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	107 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 947-7700
Carter Healthcare Of Western Oklahoma, LLC	Enid, OK	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 323-5330
Abiding Home Health Of Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	106 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 607-2302
Assured Home Health Of Woodward	Woodward, OK	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 254-9275
Integris Home Care Enid	Enid, OK	52 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(580) 548-1116

Straight-line miles from the center of Alva. 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 Alva

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 23% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Alva 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 Alva: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Alva?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Alva ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Accentcare Health (5 of 5), Traditions Health Of Enid (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring V (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Alva?

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 23% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Alva 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 Alva, OK