Cleveland, Oklahoma

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Cleveland, OK: the local picture

85
residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)
616
residents 65 or older (19% of Cleveland)
68%
of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Pawnee County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cleveland has about 85 residents aged 85 or older among 616 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.

68% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Pawnee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Cleveland 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.

Cleveland compared with Pawnee County and Oklahoma

Census figureClevelandPawnee CountyOklahoma
Residents 85 or older2.6%2.1%1.6%
Residents 65 or older19%20%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability68%44%41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone37%27%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)18%12%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home3.1%3.0%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$43,875$46,074—

Older residents in towns around Cleveland

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Hominy, OK8.8 mi47819
Mannford, OK15 mi52778
Sand Springs, OK22 mi3,473300
Pawhuska, OK26 mi53988
Cushing, OK28 mi1,343251
Turley, OK29 mi4889

Nursing homes near Cleveland

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Cleveland Care And Rehab CenterCleveland, OK0.6 mi4 of 590(918) 358-3135
Cimarron Pointe Care CenterMannford, OK11 mi5 of 5108(918) 865-7701
Southern Oaks Care CenterPawnee, OK18 mi4 of 582(918) 762-2515
Fairfax Behavioral Health & Memory Care CommunityFairfax, OK22 mi1 of 560(918) 642-3234
Drumright Nursing HomeDrumright, OK23 mi1 of 5133(918) 352-3249
Sand Springs Nursing And RehabilitationSand Springs, OK24 mi2 of 5173(918) 245-5908

Hospices serving Cleveland

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Traditions Health Of TulsaTulsa, OK32 mi(888) 819-2119
Luminos HospiceTulsa, OK32 mi(918) 250-5555
Elara Caring XivTulsa, OK34 mi(918) 683-9400
Compassus - OwassoTulsa, OK34 mi(918) 770-7687

Straight-line miles from the center of Cleveland. 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 Cleveland

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 32% of the $3,656 monthly median income of Cleveland 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 Cleveland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cleveland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cleveland Care And Rehab Center in Cleveland (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Cimarron Pointe Care Center in Mannford (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Southern Oaks Care Center in Pawnee (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cleveland?

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 32% of the $3,656 monthly median income of Cleveland 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.

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.

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