Lindsay, Oklahoma

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Lindsay, OK: the local picture

53
residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)
345
residents 65 or older (12% of Lindsay)
45%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Garvin County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lindsay has about 53 residents aged 85 or older among 345 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Garvin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

50% of older Lindsay 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.

Lindsay compared with Garvin County and Oklahoma

Census figureLindsayGarvin CountyOklahoma
Residents 85 or older1.8%1.7%1.6%
Residents 65 or older12%18%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability45%36%41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone50%29%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%11%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home5.9%6.8%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$33,889$49,924—

Older residents in towns around Lindsay

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Purcell, OK18 mi1,12175
Goldsby, OK21 mi46130
Blanchard, OK22 mi1,322100
Chickasha, OK24 mi2,689273
Pauls Valley, OK24 mi1,156183
Noble, OK24 mi1,294153

Nursing homes near Lindsay

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Lindsay Nursing & RehabLindsay, OK0.7 mi3 of 5106(405) 756-4334
Purcell Care CenterPurcell, OK19 mi4 of 5105(405) 527-7798
Sunset Estates Of PurcellPurcell, OK19 mi4 of 569(405) 527-2122
Broadway Living CenterLexington, OK20 mi4 of 5101(405) 527-6519
Lexington Nursing Home, Inc.Lexington, OK20 mi5 of 570(405) 527-6531
Senior Village HealthcareBlanchard, OK21 mi5 of 550(405) 485-3315

Hospices serving Lindsay

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Elara Caring XxivChickasha, OK23 mi(855) 527-7473
Lifeline Hospice, Inc.Chickasha, OK23 mi(405) 222-2051
Choice Health At Home - Central Oklahoma HospiceChickasha, OK23 mi(405) 360-2400
Hospice By Loving CareNoble, OK26 mi(405) 872-1515

Straight-line miles from the center of Lindsay. 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 Lindsay

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 41% of the $2,824 monthly median income of Lindsay 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 Lindsay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lindsay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lindsay Nursing & Rehab in Lindsay (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Purcell Care Center in Purcell (19 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sunset Estates Of Purcell in Purcell (19 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lindsay?

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 41% of the $2,824 monthly median income of Lindsay 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 (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.

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