Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Elk City, OK
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Nursing Assistants in Elk City, OK: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Elk City are Elk City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Elk City (1.7 mi), Bell Avenue Nursing Center in Elk City (2.0 mi), Hensley Nursing & Rehab in Sayre (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).
Elk City has about 315 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
Elk City compared with Beckham County and Oklahoma
| Census figure | Elk City | Beckham County | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 35% | 41% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.7% | 12% | 11% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $49,886 | $49,295 | — |
Older residents in towns around Elk City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayre, OK | 13 mi | 379 | 19 |
| New Cordell, OK | 26 mi | 452 | 72 |
| Clinton, OK | 27 mi | 1,177 | 171 |
| Hobart, OK | 32 mi | 602 | 52 |
| Mangum, OK | 36 mi | 437 | 81 |
| Weatherford, OK | 43 mi | 1,491 | 248 |
Nursing homes near Elk City
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Elk City, OK | 1.7 mi | 4 of 5 | 118 | (580) 225-2811 |
| Bell Avenue Nursing Center | Elk City, OK | 2.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 90 | (580) 225-3335 |
| Hensley Nursing & Rehab | Sayre, OK | 13 mi | 5 of 5 | 67 | (580) 928-2494 |
Home health agencies serving Elk City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifespring Home Care Of Sayre, LLC | Sayre, OK | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (580) 928-2275 |
| Health Watch Health Care Of Altus, LLC | Altus, OK | 52 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (580) 379-9770 |
| Elara Caring Xxiii | Ada, OK | 160 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (580) 332-2720 |
| Triad Home Health LLC | Mangum, OK | 33 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (580) 782-5800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Elk City. 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 Elk City
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 28% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Elk City 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.
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Nursing Assistants in Elk City: common questions
What nursing homes are near Elk City?
The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elk City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Elk City (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bell Avenue Nursing Center in Elk City (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hensley Nursing & Rehab in Sayre (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.
How much does CNAs cost in Elk City?
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 28% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Elk City 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.
More senior care near Elk City
Nursing Assistants in nearby cities
- Nursing Assistants in Sayre, OK
- Nursing Assistants in New Cordell, OK
- Nursing Assistants in Clinton, OK
- Nursing Assistants in Hobart, OK
- Nursing Assistants in Mangum, OK
- Nursing Assistants in Weatherford, OK
- Nursing Assistants in Altus, OK
- Nursing Assistants in Hinton, OK
- Nursing Assistants in Watonga, OK
- Nursing Assistants in Cache, OK
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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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