In-Home Care for Veterans in Oklahoma City, OK

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Oklahoma City, OK: the local picture

16,126

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

94,115

residents 65 or older (14% of Oklahoma City)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

About 16,126 Oklahoma City residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group), out of 38,764 veterans of all adult ages in town.

37% of all residents 65 and older report a disability; ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Oklahoma City compared with Oklahoma

Census figure	Oklahoma City	Oklahoma
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	41%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,794	—

Older residents in towns around Oklahoma City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Del City, OK	4.3 mi	3,352	25%
Nichols Hills, OK	5.7 mi	746	14%
Warr Acres, OK	7.2 mi	1,636	20%
The Village, OK	7.5 mi	1,785	14%
Bethany, OK	7.7 mi	3,349	17%
Midwest City, OK	7.8 mi	10,131	23%

Hospitals near Oklahoma City

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
O U Medical Center	Oklahoma City, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(405) 271-5911
Oklahoma City Va Medical Center	Oklahoma City, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	(405) 270-0501
Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma	Oklahoma City, OK	2.8 mi	not rated	(405) 634-9300

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Oklahoma City

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 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City 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 caregiver for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Oklahoma City: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Oklahoma City?

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 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City 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).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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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.