Seminole, Oklahoma

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

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Local figures

Nursing Assistants in Seminole, OK: the local picture

6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
559
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 Seminole are Seminole Care And Rehabilitation Center in Seminole (2.1 mi), Seminole Pioneer Nursing Home in Seminole (2.5 mi), Wewoka Healthcare Center in Wewoka (9.7 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).

Seminole has about 184 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.

Seminole compared with Seminole County and Oklahoma

Census figureSeminoleSeminole CountyOklahoma
Residents 85 or older2.6%2.0%1.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability63%54%41%
Residents 65 or older16%18%16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%31%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)16%18%11%
Households with no vehicle9.4%7.0%5.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$28,030$35,655—

Older residents in towns around Seminole

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Wewoka, OK11 mi64171
Tecumseh, OK16 mi933135
Holdenville, OK17 mi865127
Shawnee, OK20 mi4,991479
Bethel Acres, OK23 mi55416
Okemah, OK24 mi54467

Nursing homes near Seminole

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Seminole Care And Rehabilitation CenterSeminole, OK2.1 mi4 of 5106(405) 382-1127
Seminole Pioneer Nursing HomeSeminole, OK2.5 mi1 of 5110(405) 382-1270
Wewoka Healthcare CenterWewoka, OK9.7 minot rated87(405) 257-3393
Elmwood Manor Nursing HomeWewoka, OK10 mi1 of 546(405) 257-6621
The Regency Skilled Nursing And TherapyShawnee, OK16 mi5 of 5110(405) 275-9004
Heritage Skilled Nursing And TherapyTecumseh, OK16 mi4 of 5100(405) 598-2167

Home health agencies serving Seminole

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara Caring XxOklahoma City, OK56 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(405) 949-9984
Harmony Home Care IncSeminole, OK1.6 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(405) 275-2700
Lifespring Home HealthShawnee, OK19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(405) 273-2733
A Path Of Care Home Health I, IncAda, OK32 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(405) 321-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Seminole. 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 Seminole

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 49% of the $2,336 monthly median income of Seminole 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 Seminole: common questions

What nursing homes are near Seminole?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Seminole Care And Rehabilitation Center in Seminole (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Seminole Pioneer Nursing Home in Seminole (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wewoka Healthcare Center in Wewoka (9.7 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does CNAs cost in Seminole?

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 49% of the $2,336 monthly median income of Seminole 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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