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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Okemah, OK: the local picture

27

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

$13.32

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

544

residents 65 or older (18% of Okemah)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Okfuskee County)

27 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Okemah 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.

Okemah has about 544 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Okemah compared with Okfuskee County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Okemah	Okfuskee County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	40%	41%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	20%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.2%	6.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,368	$37,743	—

Older residents in towns around Okemah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Henryetta, OK	18 mi	1,111	41%
Wewoka, OK	23 mi	641	53%
Okmulgee, OK	24 mi	1,885	56%
Seminole, OK	24 mi	1,136	63%
Holdenville, OK	25 mi	865	41%
Bristow, OK	28 mi	704	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Okemah

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xxv	Tulsa, OK	51 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 960-2888
Harmony Home Care Inc	Seminole, OK	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 275-2700
Lifespring Home Health	Shawnee, OK	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 273-2733
A Path Of Care Home Health I, Inc	Ada, OK	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 321-7400
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Completecare Home Health, LLC	Norman, OK	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 701-7085
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	67 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of Okemah. 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 Okemah

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 51% of the $2,281 monthly median income of Okemah 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 Okemah: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Okemah?

Medicare lists 27 certified agencies whose service area includes Okemah ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xxv (5 of 5), Harmony Home Care Inc (4.5 of 5), Lifespring Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Okemah?

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 51% of the $2,281 monthly median income of Okemah 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 Okemah, OK