Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in El Reno, OK
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Nursing Assistants in El Reno, OK: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to El Reno are River Oaks Skilled Nursing And Therapy in El Reno (1.1 mi), El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center in El Reno (1.2 mi), Gran Gran's Place in Yukon (13 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Oklahoma earn a median $13.32 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Oklahoma's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
El Reno has about 270 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
El Reno compared with Canadian County and Oklahoma
| Census figure | El Reno | Canadian County | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 50% | 40% | 41% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 37% | 23% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 7.7% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $31,845 | $65,439 | — |
Older residents in towns around El Reno
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon, OK | 11 mi | 4,602 | 500 |
| Piedmont, OK | 15 mi | 1,209 | 81 |
| Mustang, OK | 17 mi | 3,326 | 258 |
| Bethany, OK | 18 mi | 3,349 | 429 |
| Warr Acres, OK | 19 mi | 1,636 | 322 |
| Tuttle, OK | 20 mi | 1,309 | 69 |
Nursing homes near El Reno
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Skilled Nursing And Therapy | El Reno, OK | 1.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 120 | (405) 262-2833 |
| El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center | El Reno, OK | 1.2 mi | 4 of 5 | 66 | (405) 262-3323 |
| Gran Gran's Place | Yukon, OK | 13 mi | 3 of 5 | 69 | (405) 350-2311 |
| Spanish Cove Housing Authority | Yukon, OK | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 57 | (405) 354-1901 |
| Ranchwood Nursing Center | Yukon, OK | 14 mi | 1 of 5 | 150 | (405) 354-2022 |
| Baptist Village Of Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 17 mi | 2 of 5 | 120 | (405) 721-2466 |
Home health agencies serving El Reno
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring Xx | Oklahoma City, OK | 22 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (405) 949-9984 |
| Ally Home Health LLC | Binger, OK | 26 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (405) 656-2203 |
| Lifespring Home Health | Norman, OK | 36 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (405) 329-4545 |
| Traditions Health Of Enid | Enid, OK | 60 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (580) 233-4217 |
Straight-line miles from the center of El Reno. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs costs in El Reno
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 44% of the $2,654 monthly median income of El Reno 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants in El Reno: common questions
What nursing homes are near El Reno?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are River Oaks Skilled Nursing And Therapy in El Reno (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center in El Reno (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gran Gran's Place in Yukon (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in El Reno?
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 44% of the $2,654 monthly median income of El Reno 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).
Can a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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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.
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