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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Jay, OK: the local picture

13

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

$13.32

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

371

residents 65 or older (14% of Jay)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Delaware County)

13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Jay 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.

Jay has about 371 residents aged 65 or older, 54% of whom report a disability.

Jay compared with Delaware County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Jay	Delaware County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	37%	41%
Residents 65 or older	14%	26%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	4.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,319	$51,497	—

Older residents in towns around Jay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Grove, OK	11 mi	2,146	37%
Gentry, AR	21 mi	686	13%
Vinita, OK	21 mi	887	48%
Siloam Springs, AR	22 mi	1,977	32%
Gravette, AR	24 mi	552	43%
Anderson, MO	25 mi	379	37%

Medicare-certified 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
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services, Inc.	Tahlequah, OK	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 458-6102
Community Home Health, Inc.	Claremore, OK	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 342-3621
Carter Healthcare Of Oklahoma, LLC	Vinita, OK	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(918) 791-6172

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 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 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 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 Jay: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Jay?

Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Jay ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xxv (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Integris Home Care Northeast (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides 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).

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 (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.

Home Health Aides in Jay, OK