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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hobart, OK: the local picture

52

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

602

residents 65 or older (18% of Hobart)

47%

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

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hobart has about 52 residents aged 85 or older among 602 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.

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

42% of older Hobart 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.

Hobart compared with Kiowa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Hobart	Kiowa County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	47%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	17%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	7.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,202	$36,938	—

Older residents in towns around Hobart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Cordell, OK	20 mi	452	72
Mangum, OK	26 mi	437	81
Altus, OK	28 mi	2,575	463
Elk City, OK	32 mi	2,100	315
Clinton, OK	34 mi	1,177	171
Sayre, OK	36 mi	379	19

Nursing homes near Hobart

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hobart Nursing & Rehabilitation	Hobart, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	58	(580) 726-3381
Cordell Nursing And Rehabilitation	Cordell, OK	20 mi	3 of 5	110	(580) 832-3371

Hospices serving Hobart

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority	Altus, OK	29 mi	(580) 379-6900
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC	Elk City, OK	33 mi	(580) 225-1738
Acg Hospice Iii	Elk City, OK	33 mi	(405) 418-2530
Traditions Health Of Elk City	Elk City, OK	33 mi	(580) 243-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Hobart. 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 Hobart

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 46% of the $2,517 monthly median income of Hobart 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 Hobart: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hobart?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hobart Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hobart (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cordell Nursing And Rehabilitation in Cordell (20 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hobart?

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 46% of the $2,517 monthly median income of Hobart 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 Hobart, OK