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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ardmore, OK: the local picture

526

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

4,085

residents 65 or older (16% of Ardmore)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Carter County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ardmore has about 526 residents aged 85 or older among 4,085 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (47% in Carter County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Ardmore 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.

Ardmore compared with Carter County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Ardmore	Carter County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.2%	7.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,814	$44,150	—

Older residents in towns around Ardmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lone Grove, OK	7.0 mi	743	83
Davis, OK	16 mi	549	89
Marietta, OK	18 mi	380	56
Madill, OK	22 mi	613	172
Sulphur, OK	23 mi	913	190
Tishomingo, OK	26 mi	322	15

Nursing homes near Ardmore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elmbrook Home	Ardmore, OK	1.4 mi	3 of 5	126	(580) 223-3303
Woodview Home, Inc.	Ardmore, OK	2.1 mi	4 of 5	68	(580) 226-5454
Southbrook Healthcare, Inc	Ardmore,, OK	2.3 mi	5 of 5	114	(580) 223-5901
Ardmore Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Ardmore, OK	2.4 mi	3 of 5	62	(580) 223-4501
Burford Manor	Davis, OK	21 mi	2 of 5	73	(580) 369-2653
Brookside Nursing Center	Madill, OK	22 mi	2 of 5	140	(580) 795-2100

Hospices serving Ardmore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	(580) 223-0655
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, LLC	Ardmore, OK	3.9 mi	(580) 798-6116
Victory Home Health And Hospice	Tishomingo, OK	27 mi	(580) 371-2002
Centric Hospice	Durant, OK	45 mi	(855) 942-3687

Straight-line miles from the center of Ardmore. 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 Ardmore

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 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore 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 Ardmore: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ardmore?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elmbrook Home in Ardmore (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Woodview Home, Inc. in Ardmore (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Southbrook Healthcare, Inc in Ardmore, (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ardmore?

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 33% of the $3,485 monthly median income of Ardmore 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 Ardmore, OK