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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chickasha, OK: the local picture

273

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2,689

residents 65 or older (16% of Chickasha)

51%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chickasha has about 273 residents aged 85 or older among 2,689 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (47% in Grady County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Chickasha 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.

Chickasha compared with Grady County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Chickasha	Grady County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	8.5%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	3.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,321	$57,492	—

Older residents in towns around Chickasha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Anadarko, OK	17 mi	688	100
Blanchard, OK	18 mi	1,322	100
Tuttle, OK	22 mi	1,309	69
Lindsay, OK	24 mi	345	53
Newcastle, OK	24 mi	1,968	99
Elgin, OK	26 mi	280	0

Nursing homes near Chickasha

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shanoan Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation	Chickasha, OK	1.0 mi	3 of 5	82	(405) 224-1397
Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing & Therapy	Chickasha, OK	1.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(405) 224-6456
Glenhaven Retirement Village	Chickasha, OK	1.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(405) 224-0909
Chickasha Nursing Center, Inc	Chickasha, OK	1.2 mi	1 of 5	60	(405) 224-3593
Anadarko Nursing & Rehab	Anadarko, OK	17 mi	1 of 5	92	(405) 247-3346
Senior Village Healthcare	Blanchard, OK	18 mi	5 of 5	50	(405) 485-3315

Hospices serving Chickasha

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring Xxiv	Chickasha, OK	1.0 mi	(855) 527-7473
Lifeline Hospice, Inc.	Chickasha, OK	1.0 mi	(405) 222-2051
Choice Health At Home - Central Oklahoma Hospice	Chickasha, OK	1.0 mi	(405) 360-2400
A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice	Norman, OK	30 mi	(405) 928-9900

Straight-line miles from the center of Chickasha. 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 Chickasha

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 27% of the $4,277 monthly median income of Chickasha 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 Chickasha: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chickasha?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Shanoan Springs Nursing And Rehabilitation in Chickasha (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cottonwood Creek Skilled Nursing & Therapy in Chickasha (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Glenhaven Retirement Village in Chickasha (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chickasha?

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 27% of the $4,277 monthly median income of Chickasha 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 Chickasha, OK