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

Local figures

Dementia Care in McLoud, OK: the local picture

40

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

549

residents 65 or older (12% of McLoud)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Pottawatomie County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

McLoud has about 40 residents aged 85 or older among 549 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.

57% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Pottawatomie County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older McLoud 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.

McLoud compared with Pottawatomie County and Oklahoma

Census figure	McLoud	Pottawatomie County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	46%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.3%	4.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,194	$47,594	—

Older residents in towns around McLoud

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harrah, OK	6.0 mi	1,043	55
Bethel Acres, OK	7.8 mi	554	16
Shawnee, OK	9.0 mi	4,991	479
Choctaw, OK	10 mi	2,092	345
Nicoma Park, OK	13 mi	386	14
Tecumseh, OK	14 mi	933	135

Nursing homes near McLoud

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcloud Nursing Center	Mcloud, OK	1.1 mi	1 of 5	80	(405) 964-2961
Harrah Nursing Center	Harrah, OK	7.0 mi	5 of 5	100	(405) 454-6255
Shawnee Care Center	Shawnee, OK	10 mi	1 of 5	114	(405) 273-8043
The Wolfe Living Center At Summit Ridge	Harrah, OK	10 mi	3 of 5	48	(405) 454-1400
Shawnee Colonial Estates Nursing Home	Shawnee, OK	11 mi	1 of 5	161	(405) 273-7661
The Golden Rule Home	Shawnee, OK	11 mi	2 of 5	83	(405) 273-7106

Hospices serving McLoud

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cohesive Healthcare	Shawnee, OK	9.9 mi	(405) 309-3950
Heartland Hospice (Shawnee)	Shawnee, OK	9.9 mi	(405) 214-6442
Hospice By Loving Care	Noble, OK	23 mi	(405) 872-1515
Cura-Hpc Edmond	Oklahoma City, OK	23 mi	(405) 906-3880

Straight-line miles from the center of McLoud. 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 McLoud

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 32% of the $3,600 monthly median income of McLoud 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 McLoud: common questions

What nursing homes are near McLoud?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mcloud Nursing Center in Mcloud (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harrah Nursing Center in Harrah (7.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Shawnee Care Center in Shawnee (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in McLoud?

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 32% of the $3,600 monthly median income of McLoud 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 McLoud, OK