Dementia Care in Altus, OK: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Altus, OK: the local picture

463

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

2,575

residents 65 or older (14% of Altus)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Jackson County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Altus has about 463 residents aged 85 or older among 2,575 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (49% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Altus residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Altus compared with Jackson County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Altus	Jackson County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	49%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$50,278	—

Older residents in towns around Altus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mangum, OK	19 mi	437	81
Frederick, OK	28 mi	658	35
Hobart, OK	28 mi	602	52
Vernon, TX	35 mi	1,928	101
Cache, OK	39 mi	483	27
Sayre, OK	48 mi	379	19

Nursing homes near Altus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
English Village Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Altus, OK	0.5 mi	4 of 5	128	(580) 477-1133
Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Altus, OK	0.8 mi	4 of 5	158	(580) 480-1800
Mangum Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Mangum, OK	19 mi	5 of 5	140	(580) 782-3346
Ayers Nursing Home	Snyder, OK	20 mi	3 of 5	97	(580) 569-2258

Hospices serving Altus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority	Altus, OK	0.9 mi	(580) 379-6900
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC	Elk City, OK	52 mi	(580) 225-1738
Complete Hospice Care Of Southern Oklahoma	Lawton, OK	54 mi	(580) 351-6565
Elara Caring Xxiv	Chickasha, OK	81 mi	(855) 527-7473

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Altus

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Altus 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Altus: common questions

What nursing homes are near Altus?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are English Village Skilled Nursing And Therapy in Altus (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy in Altus (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mangum Skilled Nursing And Therapy in Mangum (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Altus?

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Altus 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Altus, OK