CNA Home Care in McLoud, OK: Nursing Assistants

Local figures

Nursing Assistants in McLoud, OK: the local picture

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

586

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 McLoud are Mcloud Nursing Center in Mcloud (1.1 mi), Harrah Nursing Center in Harrah (7.0 mi), Shawnee Care Center in Shawnee (10 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).

McLoud has about 40 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

McLoud compared with Pottawatomie County and Oklahoma

Census figure	McLoud	Pottawatomie County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	46%	41%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	12%	11%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	4.3%	5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,194	$47,594	—

Older residents in towns around McLoud

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harrah, OK	6.0 mi	1,043	55
Bethel Acres, OK	7.8 mi	554	16
Shawnee, OK	9.0 mi	4,991	479
Choctaw, OK	10 mi	2,092	345
Nicoma Park, OK	13 mi	386	14
Tecumseh, OK	14 mi	933	135

Nursing homes near McLoud

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcloud Nursing Center	Mcloud, OK	1.1 mi	1 of 5	80	(405) 964-2961
Harrah Nursing Center	Harrah, OK	7.0 mi	5 of 5	100	(405) 454-6255
Shawnee Care Center	Shawnee, OK	10 mi	1 of 5	114	(405) 273-8043
The Wolfe Living Center At Summit Ridge	Harrah, OK	10 mi	3 of 5	48	(405) 454-1400
Shawnee Colonial Estates Nursing Home	Shawnee, OK	11 mi	1 of 5	161	(405) 273-7661
The Golden Rule Home	Shawnee, OK	11 mi	2 of 5	83	(405) 273-7106

Home health agencies serving McLoud

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring Xx	Oklahoma City, OK	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 949-9984
Lifespring Home Health	Shawnee, OK	9.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 273-2733
Completecare Home Health, LLC	Norman, OK	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(405) 701-7085
Lifespring Home Health	Norman, OK	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(405) 329-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of McLoud. 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 McLoud

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 32% of the $3,600 monthly median income of McLoud 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 McLoud: common questions

What nursing homes are near McLoud?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mcloud Nursing Center in Mcloud (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harrah Nursing Center in Harrah (7.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Shawnee Care Center in Shawnee (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in McLoud?

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 32% of the $3,600 monthly median income of McLoud 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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