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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Poteau, OK: the local picture

22

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

$13.32

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

1,451

residents 65 or older (16% of Poteau)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Le Flore County)

22 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Poteau 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.

Poteau has about 1,451 residents aged 65 or older, 43% of whom report a disability.

Poteau compared with Le Flore County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Poteau	Le Flore County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	45%	41%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	6.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,552	$41,884	—

Older residents in towns around Poteau

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Heavener, OK	12 mi	426	44%
Pocola, OK	15 mi	924	46%
Greenwood, AR	23 mi	1,906	48%
Muldrow, OK	23 mi	509	53%
Fort Smith, AR	24 mi	14,381	43%
Roland, OK	25 mi	411	58%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Poteau

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xviii	Sallisaw, OK	30 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 235-0536
Angels Care Home Health Vii	Poteau, OK	0.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 647-5100
Traditions Health Of Idabel	Idabel, OK	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 286-6541
Mays Housecall Home Health Of Tulsa, LLC	Tulsa, OK	99 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 437-0620
Welcome Back Home Care, Inc.	Pocola, OK	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 436-6179
Vitalcaring Group	Tulsa, OK	103 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 508-7333
Traditions Health Of Stigler	Stigler, OK	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 967-8095
Traditions Health Of Checotah	Checotah, OK	58 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 473-4093

Straight-line miles from the center of Poteau. 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 Poteau

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 33% of the $3,546 monthly median income of Poteau 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 Poteau: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Poteau?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes Poteau ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xviii (5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Vii (4.5 of 5), Traditions Health Of Idabel (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Poteau?

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 33% of the $3,546 monthly median income of Poteau 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 Poteau, OK