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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Tonkawa, OK: the local picture

11

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

$13.32

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

567

residents 65 or older (19% of Tonkawa)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Kay County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Tonkawa ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Tonkawa has about 567 residents aged 65 or older, 42% of whom report a disability.

Tonkawa compared with Kay County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Tonkawa	Kay County	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	38%	41%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	16%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,563	$49,025	—

Older residents in towns around Tonkawa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Blackwell, OK	9.1 mi	1,304	38%
Ponca City, OK	14 mi	4,312	38%
Perry, OK	27 mi	784	61%
Arkansas City, KS	32 mi	1,935	41%
Enid, OK	36 mi	8,087	42%
Stillwater, OK	40 mi	5,127	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Tonkawa

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xviii	Stillwater, OK	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 332-5637
Homecall	Stillwater, OK	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(405) 377-4434
Angels Care Home Health Of East Oklahoma	Broken Arrow, OK	94 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 251-0952
Traditions Health Of Ponca City	Ponca City, OK	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 762-5800
Elara Caring V	Enid, OK	38 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 213-3333
Carter Healthcare Of Central Oklahoma, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	84 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(405) 947-7700
Assured Home Health Of Ponca City	Ponca City, OK	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(580) 765-8155
Vitalcaring Group	Tulsa, OK	87 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(918) 508-7333

Straight-line miles from the center of Tonkawa. 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 Tonkawa

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 27% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Tonkawa 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 Tonkawa: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Tonkawa?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Tonkawa ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring Xviii (4.5 of 5), Homecall (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 Tonkawa?

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 27% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Tonkawa 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 Tonkawa, OK