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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jay, OK: the local picture

54

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

371

residents 65 or older (14% of Jay)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Delaware County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jay has about 54 residents aged 85 or older among 371 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Delaware County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Jay 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.

Jay compared with Delaware County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Jay	Delaware County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	26%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	4.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,319	$51,497	—

Older residents in towns around Jay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Grove, OK	11 mi	2,146	199
Gentry, AR	21 mi	686	7
Vinita, OK	21 mi	887	168
Siloam Springs, AR	22 mi	1,977	186
Gravette, AR	24 mi	552	155
Anderson, MO	25 mi	379	53

Nursing homes near Jay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monroe Manor	Jay, OK	0.4 mi	2 of 5	98	(918) 919-3276
Grove Nursing Center	Grove, OK	11 mi	3 of 5	133	(918) 786-3223
Betty Ann Nursing Center	Grove, OK	11 mi	1 of 5	60	(918) 786-2275
Grand Lake Villa	Grove, OK	11 mi	2 of 5	100	(918) 786-2276
Siloam Healthcare, LLC	Siloam Springs, AR	21 mi	2 of 5	120	(479) 524-3128
Quail Ridge Living Center, Inc	Colcord, OK	21 mi	4 of 5	120	(918) 422-5138

Hospices serving Jay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comforting Hands Hospice Of Grove	Grove, OK	12 mi	(918) 786-0441
Acg Hospice	Grove, OK	12 mi	(918) 323-0100
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc.	Grove, OK	12 mi	(918) 786-6182
Compassus - Vinita	Vinita, OK	24 mi	(918) 782-1414

Straight-line miles from the center of Jay. 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 Jay

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 53% of the $2,193 monthly median income of Jay 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 Jay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Monroe Manor in Jay (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Grove Nursing Center in Grove (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Betty Ann Nursing Center in Grove (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jay?

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 53% of the $2,193 monthly median income of Jay 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Jay, OK