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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Tahlequah, OK: the local picture

28

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

$13.32

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

2,697

residents 65 or older (16% of Tahlequah)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Cherokee County)

28 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Tahlequah 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.

Tahlequah has about 2,697 residents aged 65 or older, 51% of whom report a disability.

Tahlequah compared with Cherokee County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Tahlequah	Cherokee County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	46%	41%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	16%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.0%	7.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,565	$44,664	—

Older residents in towns around Tahlequah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Park Hill, OK	5.3 mi	250	44%
Fort Gibson, OK	18 mi	641	40%
Stilwell, OK	20 mi	468	64%
Wagoner, OK	23 mi	1,390	52%
Muskogee, OK	24 mi	5,855	47%
Siloam Springs, AR	31 mi	1,977	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Tahlequah

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xviii	Sallisaw, OK	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(918) 235-0536
A Path Of Care Home Health Ii, Inc	Muskogee, OK	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 686-5242
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	47 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 Tulsa, LLC	Tulsa, OK	52 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 437-0620
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services, Inc.	Tahlequah, OK	0.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 458-6102
Professional Home Health	Sallisaw, OK	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 776-9400
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
Choice Homecare Of Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 682-9172

Straight-line miles from the center of Tahlequah. 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 Tahlequah

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 40% of the $2,880 monthly median income of Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Tahlequah?

Medicare lists 28 certified agencies whose service area includes Tahlequah ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xviii (5 of 5), A Path Of Care Home Health Ii, Inc (4.5 of 5), Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Tahlequah?

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 40% of the $2,880 monthly median income of Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah, OK