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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Duncan, OK: the local picture

28

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

$13.32

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

4,797

residents 65 or older (21% of Duncan)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Stephens County)

28 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Duncan ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Duncan has about 4,797 residents aged 65 or older, 46% of whom report a disability.

Duncan compared with Stephens County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Duncan	Stephens County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	47%	41%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	4.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,364	$52,926	—

Older residents in towns around Duncan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marlow, OK	10 mi	723	58%
Lawton, OK	28 mi	11,332	46%
Elgin, OK	28 mi	280	62%
Lindsay, OK	32 mi	345	45%
Chickasha, OK	39 mi	2,689	51%
Cache, OK	39 mi	483	42%

Medicare-certified home health agencies 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
Carter Healthcare Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Lawton, OK	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 353-0377
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
Southwestern Home Health	Lawton, OK	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 248-7060

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 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 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 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 Duncan: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Duncan?

Medicare lists 28 certified agencies whose service area includes Duncan ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xx (5 of 5), Health Watch Health Care Of Duncan, LLC (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring Iv (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides 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 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 Duncan, OK