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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Alva, OK: the local picture

111

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

786

residents 65 or older (16% of Alva)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Woods County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Alva has about 111 residents aged 85 or older among 786 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Woods County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Alva 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.

Alva compared with Woods County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Alva	Woods County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	43%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	3.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,750	$57,083	—

Older residents in towns around Alva

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairview, OK	37 mi	629	67
Woodward, OK	48 mi	1,845	281
Enid, OK	51 mi	8,087	1,092
Pratt, KS	63 mi	1,278	177
Hennessey, OK	64 mi	355	34
Kingman, KS	67 mi	606	112

Nursing homes near Alva

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beadles New Beginnings	Alva, OK	0.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(580) 732-0311
Beadles Nursing Home	Alva, OK	0.8 mi	2 of 5	74	(580) 327-1274
Kiowa Hospital District Manor	Kiowa, KS	19 mi	5 of 5	29	(620) 825-4117

Hospices serving Alva

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc.	Woodward, OK	48 mi	(405) 943-0903
Traditions Health Of Woodward	Woodward, OK	48 mi	(580) 254-2258
Hospice Circle Of Love	Enid, OK	52 mi	(580) 234-2273
Acg Hospice Iii	Elk City, OK	104 mi	(405) 418-2530

Straight-line miles from the center of Alva. 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 Alva

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 23% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Alva 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 Alva: common questions

What nursing homes are near Alva?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Beadles New Beginnings in Alva (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Beadles Nursing Home in Alva (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Kiowa Hospital District Manor in Kiowa (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Alva?

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 23% of the $5,063 monthly median income of Alva 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 Alva, OK