Holdenville, Oklahoma

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Holdenville, OK: the local picture

127
residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)
865
residents 65 or older (15% of Holdenville)
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Hughes County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Holdenville has about 127 residents aged 85 or older among 865 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Hughes County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Holdenville 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.

Holdenville compared with Hughes County and Oklahoma

Census figureHoldenvilleHughes CountyOklahoma
Residents 85 or older2.2%2.7%1.6%
Residents 65 or older15%19%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability41%44%41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone48%35%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%16%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home12%8.6%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$36,250$37,059—

Older residents in towns around Holdenville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Wewoka, OK6.8 mi64171
Seminole, OK17 mi1,136184
Okemah, OK25 mi54467
Ada, OK27 mi2,331354
Tecumseh, OK33 mi933135
Henryetta, OK34 mi1,11180

Nursing homes near Holdenville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Heartway At Heritage Village Health And RehabHoldenville, OK1.2 mi3 of 5118(405) 379-6671
Boyce Manor Nursing HomeHoldenville, OK1.2 mi1 of 5155(405) 379-5443
Elmwood Manor Nursing HomeWewoka, OK7.4 mi1 of 546(405) 257-6621
Wewoka Healthcare CenterWewoka, OK7.8 minot rated87(405) 257-3393
Seminole Care And Rehabilitation CenterSeminole, OK20 mi4 of 5106(405) 382-1127
Seminole Pioneer Nursing HomeSeminole, OK20 mi1 of 5110(405) 382-1270

Hospices serving Holdenville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Traditions Health Of SeminoleSeminole, OK19 mi(405) 303-2012
Elara Caring XxiiiAda, OK27 mi(580) 322-8613
Halo HospiceAda, OK27 mi(580) 332-8009
Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma HospiceAda, OK27 mi(580) 332-6900

Straight-line miles from the center of Holdenville. 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 Holdenville

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Holdenville 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 Holdenville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Holdenville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heartway At Heritage Village Health And Rehab in Holdenville (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Boyce Manor Nursing Home in Holdenville (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Elmwood Manor Nursing Home in Wewoka (7.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Holdenville?

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 38% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Holdenville 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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