CNA Home Care in Idabel, OK: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Idabel, OK: the local picture

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

406

certified beds in the 4 nearest nursing homes

$13.32

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

$7.25

Oklahoma minimum wage per hour

The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Idabel are Hill Nursing Home, Inc. in Idabel (0.9 mi), Memorial Heights Nursing Center in Idabel (1.1 mi), Broken Bow Health And Rehab in Broken Bow (9.1 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).

Idabel has about 83 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Idabel compared with McCurtain County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Idabel	McCurtain County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	56%	41%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	16%	11%
Households with no vehicle	14%	7.2%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,928	$37,996	—

Older residents in towns around Idabel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Broken Bow, OK	9.6 mi	622	23
Clarksville, TX	25 mi	854	62
De Queen, AR	29 mi	718	115
New Boston, TX	39 mi	974	99
Hugo, OK	40 mi	873	67
Reno, TX	41 mi	521	25

Nursing homes near Idabel

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hill Nursing Home, Inc.	Idabel, OK	0.9 mi	1 of 5	51	(580) 286-5398
Memorial Heights Nursing Center	Idabel, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	118	(580) 286-1065
Broken Bow Health And Rehab	Broken Bow, OK	9.1 mi	1 of 5	105	(580) 584-6433
Clarksville Nursing Center	Clarksville, TX	25 mi	3 of 5	132	(903) 427-2236

Home health agencies serving Idabel

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mays Housecall Home Health Of South East Ok, LLC	Idabel, OK	1.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(580) 286-5426
Traditions Health Of Idabel	Idabel, OK	1.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 286-6541
Angels Care Home Health Vii	Poteau, OK	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(918) 647-5100
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	123 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(580) 332-2720

Straight-line miles from the center of Idabel. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

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

Cost

What CNAs costs in Idabel

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 46% of the $2,494 monthly median income of Idabel 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 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.

Questions

Nursing Assistants in Idabel: common questions

What nursing homes are near Idabel?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hill Nursing Home, Inc. in Idabel (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Memorial Heights Nursing Center in Idabel (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Broken Bow Health And Rehab in Broken Bow (9.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Idabel?

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 46% of the $2,494 monthly median income of Idabel 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.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Idabel, OK