Longtown, Oklahoma

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Longtown, OK: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
498
certified beds in the 6 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 Longtown are Lakeview Nursing & Rehab in Eufaula (4.8 mi), Eufaula Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Eufaula (4.9 mi), Checotah Nursing Center in Checotah (16 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).

Longtown has about 100 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Longtown compared with Pittsburg County and Oklahoma

Census figureLongtownPittsburg CountyOklahoma
Residents 85 or older3.7%2.0%1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability48%49%41%
Residents 65 or older41%20%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%30%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%12%11%
Households with no vehicle3.4%7.1%5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$49,583$44,942—

Older residents in towns around Longtown

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Eufaula, OK5.1 mi767125
Checotah, OK17 mi64162
Stigler, OK23 mi49041
Wilburton, OK25 mi35954
McAlester, OK26 mi2,856401
Henryetta, OK30 mi1,11180

Nursing homes near Longtown

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Lakeview Nursing & RehabEufaula, OK4.8 mi4 of 570(918) 618-9588
Eufaula Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterEufaula, OK4.9 mi4 of 5100(918) 689-3211
Checotah Nursing CenterChecotah, OK16 mi1 of 582(918) 473-2251
Stigler Nursing & RehabStigler, OK22 mi2 of 580(918) 967-3381
Countryside EstatesWarner, OK22 mi2 of 5111(918) 463-5143
New Hope Retirement & Care CenterMcalester, OK24 mi2 of 555(918) 423-9095

Straight-line miles from the center of Longtown. 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 Longtown

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 $4,132 monthly median income of Longtown 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 Longtown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Longtown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakeview Nursing & Rehab in Eufaula (4.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Eufaula Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Eufaula (4.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Checotah Nursing Center in Checotah (16 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Longtown?

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 $4,132 monthly median income of Longtown 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.

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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