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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elk City, OK: the local picture

315

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2,100

residents 65 or older (18% of Elk City)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Beckham County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elk City has about 315 residents aged 85 or older among 2,100 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Beckham County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Elk City 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.

Elk City compared with Beckham County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Elk City	Beckham County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	7.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,886	$49,295	—

Older residents in towns around Elk City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sayre, OK	13 mi	379	19
New Cordell, OK	26 mi	452	72
Clinton, OK	27 mi	1,177	171
Hobart, OK	32 mi	602	52
Mangum, OK	36 mi	437	81
Weatherford, OK	43 mi	1,491	248

Nursing homes near Elk City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elk City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Elk City, OK	1.7 mi	4 of 5	118	(580) 225-2811
Bell Avenue Nursing Center	Elk City, OK	2.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(580) 225-3335
Hensley Nursing & Rehab	Sayre, OK	13 mi	5 of 5	67	(580) 928-2494

Hospices serving Elk City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC	Elk City, OK	1.5 mi	(580) 225-1738
Acg Hospice Iii	Elk City, OK	1.5 mi	(405) 418-2530
Traditions Health Of Elk City	Elk City, OK	1.5 mi	(580) 243-5000
Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, LLC	Clinton, OK	27 mi	(580) 323-1580

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk City. 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 Elk City

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 28% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Elk City 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 Elk City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elk City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elk City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Elk City (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bell Avenue Nursing Center in Elk City (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hensley Nursing & Rehab in Sayre (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elk City?

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 28% of the $4,157 monthly median income of Elk City 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 Elk City, OK