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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lawton, OK: the local picture

25

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

$13.32

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

11,332

residents 65 or older (13% of Lawton)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Comanche County)

25 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lawton ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Lawton has about 11,332 residents aged 65 or older, 46% of whom report a disability.

Lawton compared with Comanche County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Lawton	Comanche County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	48%	41%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,509	$55,748	—

Older residents in towns around Lawton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cache, OK	11 mi	483	42%
Elgin, OK	14 mi	280	62%
Marlow, OK	26 mi	723	58%
Duncan, OK	28 mi	4,797	46%
Anadarko, OK	33 mi	688	50%
Frederick, OK	37 mi	658	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lawton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Lawton, OK	1.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(580) 510-8006
Health Watch Health Care Of Duncan, LLC	Duncan, OK	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 251-9536
Carter Healthcare Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC	Lawton, OK	1.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(580) 353-0377
Southwestern Home Health	Lawton, OK	1.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 248-7060
A Path Of Care Home Health Vi, LLC	Lawton, OK	1.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 492-6166
Memorial Home Health	Lawton, OK	3.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 585-5575
Traditions Health Of Purcell	Purcell, OK	63 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 527-0027
Choice Health At Home - Western Oklahoma Home Health	Oklahoma City, OK	80 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 463-5695

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawton. 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 Lawton

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 25% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Lawton 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 Lawton: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lawton?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes Lawton ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xxiv (5 of 5), Health Watch Health Care Of Duncan, LLC (4.5 of 5), Carter Healthcare Of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lawton?

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 25% of the $4,542 monthly median income of Lawton 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 Lawton, OK