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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kingfisher, OK: the local picture

206

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

887

residents 65 or older (18% of Kingfisher)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kingfisher has about 206 residents aged 85 or older among 887 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Kingfisher County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Kingfisher 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.

Kingfisher compared with Kingfisher County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Kingfisher	Kingfisher County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.8%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	16%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,659	$49,972	—

Older residents in towns around Kingfisher

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Piedmont, OK	16 mi	1,209	81
Hennessey, OK	18 mi	355	34
El Reno, OK	21 mi	2,524	270
Yukon, OK	25 mi	4,602	500
Watonga, OK	26 mi	340	12
Warr Acres, OK	28 mi	1,636	322

Nursing homes near Kingfisher

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cimarron Nursing Center	Kingfisher, OK	0.3 mi	5 of 5	92	(405) 375-6857
First Shamrock Care Center	Kingfisher, OK	0.4 mi	1 of 5	55	(405) 375-3157
Hennessey Nursing & Rehab	Hennessey, OK	18 mi	1 of 5	50	(405) 853-4390
El Reno Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center	El Reno, OK	22 mi	4 of 5	66	(405) 262-3323
River Oaks Skilled Nursing And Therapy	El Reno, OK	22 mi	5 of 5	120	(405) 262-2833
Heritage At Brandon Place Health & Rehabilitation	Oklahoma City, OK	24 mi	2 of 5	118	(405) 720-0010

Hospices serving Kingfisher

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc	El Reno, OK	22 mi	(405) 262-3088
Integris Hospice House	Oklahoma City, OK	25 mi	(405) 848-8884
Legacy Family Hospice, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	25 mi	(405) 832-0150
Integris Hospice House	Oklahoma City, OK	27 mi	(405) 848-8884

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingfisher. 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 Kingfisher

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 30% of the $3,888 monthly median income of Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kingfisher?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cimarron Nursing Center in Kingfisher (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); First Shamrock Care Center in Kingfisher (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hennessey Nursing & Rehab in Hennessey (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kingfisher?

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 30% of the $3,888 monthly median income of Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher, OK