Davis, Oklahoma

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Davis, OK: the local picture

89
residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)
549
residents 65 or older (20% of Davis)
48%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Murray County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Davis has about 89 residents aged 85 or older among 549 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Murray County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Davis 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.

Davis compared with Murray County and Oklahoma

Census figureDavisMurray CountyOklahoma
Residents 85 or older3.2%2.7%1.6%
Residents 65 or older20%21%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability48%38%41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone32%24%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%10%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home5.0%4.7%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$53,625$61,750—

Older residents in towns around Davis

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Sulphur, OK12 mi913190
Ardmore, OK16 mi4,085526
Lone Grove, OK18 mi74383
Pauls Valley, OK20 mi1,156183
Tishomingo, OK31 mi32215
Madill, OK33 mi613172

Nursing homes near Davis

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Burford ManorDavis, OK6.1 mi2 of 573(580) 369-2653
Artesian HomeSulphur, OK12 mi5 of 572(580) 622-2030
Callaway Nursing HomeSulphur, OK13 mi1 of 586(580) 622-2416
Elmbrook HomeArdmore, OK17 mi3 of 5126(580) 223-3303
Woodview Home, Inc.Ardmore, OK18 mi4 of 568(580) 226-5454
Southbrook Healthcare, IncArdmore,, OK18 mi5 of 5114(580) 223-5901

Hospices serving Davis

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Cross Timbers Hospice, IncArdmore, OK19 mi(580) 223-0655
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, LLCArdmore, OK19 mi(580) 798-6116
Victory Home Health And HospiceTishomingo, OK31 mi(580) 371-2002
Elara Caring XxiiiAda, OK37 mi(580) 322-8613

Straight-line miles from the center of Davis. 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 Davis

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 26% of the $4,469 monthly median income of Davis 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 Davis: common questions

What nursing homes are near Davis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Burford Manor in Davis (6.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Artesian Home in Sulphur (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Callaway Nursing Home in Sulphur (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Davis?

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 26% of the $4,469 monthly median income of Davis 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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