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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in McAlester, OK: the local picture

32

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

$13.32

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

2,856

residents 65 or older (16% of McAlester)

50%

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

32 Medicare-certified home health agencies list McAlester 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.

McAlester has about 2,856 residents aged 65 or older, 50% of whom report a disability.

McAlester compared with Pittsburg County and Oklahoma

Census figure	McAlester	Pittsburg County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	49%	41%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.2%	3.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,375	$44,942	—

Older residents in towns around McAlester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Longtown, OK	26 mi	1,111	48%
Wilburton, OK	27 mi	359	48%
Eufaula, OK	27 mi	767	47%
Holdenville, OK	37 mi	865	41%
Henryetta, OK	38 mi	1,111	41%
Checotah, OK	41 mi	641	53%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving McAlester

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	81 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	110 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Lifespring Home Care Of Mcalester	Mcalester, OK	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 429-0407
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	77 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Lifespring Home Care	Pauls Valley, OK	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 207-9496
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	97 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Antlers, LLC	Antlers, OK	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 298-3947

Straight-line miles from the center of McAlester. 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 McAlester

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 31% of the $3,781 monthly median income of McAlester 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 McAlester: common questions

Which home health agencies serve McAlester?

Medicare lists 32 certified agencies whose service area includes McAlester ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xxv (5 of 5), Elara Caring Xx (5 of 5), Lifespring Home Care Of Mcalester (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in McAlester?

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 31% of the $3,781 monthly median income of McAlester 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 McAlester, OK