Pawhuska, Oklahoma

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

Hands-on personal care at home from a certified nursing assistant, for families who want state-certified training. Post what you need in Pawhuska for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Pawhuska, OK: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
469
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 Pawhuska are Barnsdall Nursing Home in Barnsdall (12 mi), Medicalodges Dewey in Dewey (22 mi), Bartlesville Health And Rehabilitation Community in Bartlesville (23 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).

Pawhuska has about 88 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Pawhuska compared with Osage County and Oklahoma

Census figurePawhuskaOsage CountyOklahoma
Residents 85 or older3.0%2.2%1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability51%41%41%
Residents 65 or older18%21%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone48%28%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%11%11%
Households with no vehicle11%5.7%5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$42,833$47,622—

Older residents in towns around Pawhuska

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Hominy, OK17 mi47819
Bartlesville, OK22 mi7,1761,186
Dewey, OK24 mi70462
Cleveland, OK26 mi61685
Skiatook, OK31 mi1,473315
Collinsville, OK33 mi1,12999

Nursing homes near Pawhuska

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Barnsdall Nursing HomeBarnsdall, OK12 mi2 of 540(918) 847-2572
Medicalodges DeweyDewey, OK22 mi5 of 558(918) 534-2848
Bartlesville Health And Rehabilitation CommunityBartlesville, OK23 mi1 of 5119(918) 333-9545
Fairfax Behavioral Health & Memory Care CommunityFairfax, OK23 mi1 of 560(918) 642-3234
Heritage Villa Care & Rehab CenterBartlesville, OK23 mi3 of 5100(918) 335-3222
Ignite Medical Resort Adams ParcBartlesville, OK24 mi5 of 592(918) 331-0550

Home health agencies serving Pawhuska

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Angels Care Home Health Of East OklahomaBroken Arrow, OK52 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(918) 251-0952
HomecallStillwater, OK56 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides(405) 377-4434
Traditions Health Of Ponca CityPonca City, OK45 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(580) 762-5800
Community Home Health, Inc.Claremore, OK47 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(918) 342-3621

Straight-line miles from the center of Pawhuska. 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 Pawhuska

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 $3,569 monthly median income of Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pawhuska?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Barnsdall Nursing Home in Barnsdall (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Medicalodges Dewey in Dewey (22 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bartlesville Health And Rehabilitation Community in Bartlesville (23 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Pawhuska?

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 $3,569 monthly median income of Pawhuska 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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