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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fairview, OK: the local picture

67

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

629

residents 65 or older (23% of Fairview)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Major County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fairview has about 67 residents aged 85 or older among 629 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Major County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Fairview 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.

Fairview compared with Major County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Fairview	Major County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.1%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	43%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	7.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,167	$55,417	—

Older residents in towns around Fairview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Watonga, OK	30 mi	340	12
Hennessey, OK	34 mi	355	34
Enid, OK	35 mi	8,087	1,092
Alva, OK	37 mi	786	111
Kingfisher, OK	42 mi	887	206
Weatherford, OK	52 mi	1,491	248

Nursing homes near Fairview

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairview Fellowship Home For Senior Citizens, Inc	Fairview, OK	0.4 mi	1 of 5	100	(580) 227-3783
Summers Healthcare, LLC	Okeene, OK	14 mi	4 of 5	48	(580) 822-4441

Hospices serving Fairview

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elara Caring Vii	Enid, OK	33 mi	(580) 213-3334
Traditions Health Of Oklahoma City	Enid, OK	35 mi	(580) 366-0120
Hospice Circle Of Love	Enid, OK	35 mi	(580) 234-2273
Traditions Health Of Woodward	Woodward, OK	53 mi	(580) 254-2258

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairview. 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 Fairview

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 35% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Fairview 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 Fairview: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairview?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairview Fellowship Home For Senior Citizens, Inc in Fairview (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Summers Healthcare, LLC in Okeene (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fairview?

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 35% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Fairview 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 Fairview, OK