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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Muldrow, OK: the local picture

56

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

509

residents 65 or older (15% of Muldrow)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (54% in Sequoyah County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Muldrow has about 56 residents aged 85 or older among 509 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (54% in Sequoyah County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Muldrow 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.

Muldrow compared with Sequoyah County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Muldrow	Sequoyah County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	54%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.3%	5.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,379	$38,681	—

Older residents in towns around Muldrow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Roland, OK	5.1 mi	411	60
Sallisaw, OK	12 mi	1,509	115
Pocola, OK	13 mi	924	81
Fort Smith, AR	13 mi	14,381	1,843
Van Buren, AR	14 mi	4,133	343
Barling, AR	19 mi	990	104

Nursing homes near Muldrow

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sequoyah East Nursing Center, LLC	Roland, OK	5.7 mi	1 of 5	80	(918) 427-7401
Riverside Health Services	Arkoma, OK	9.8 mi	1 of 5	56	(918) 875-3107
The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center	Fort Smith, AR	11 mi	1 of 5	130	(479) 646-3454
Sequoyah Manor, LLC	Sallisaw, OK	11 mi	1 of 5	162	(918) 775-4881
Spiro Nursing Home, Inc.	Spiro, OK	12 mi	4 of 5	95	(918) 962-2308
Covington Court Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fort Smith, AR	12 mi	5 of 5	140	(479) 646-5700

Hospices serving Muldrow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc	Fort Smith, AR	11 mi	(479) 783-5550
Northeastern Health System Sequoyah	Sallisaw, OK	12 mi	(918) 774-1171
Elara Caring Xi	Sallisaw, OK	12 mi	(918) 775-9500
Cura-Hpc Eastok, LLC	Sallisaw, OK	12 mi	(918) 571-9920

Straight-line miles from the center of Muldrow. 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 Muldrow

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 43% of the $2,698 monthly median income of Muldrow 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 Muldrow: common questions

What nursing homes are near Muldrow?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sequoyah East Nursing Center, LLC in Roland (5.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Riverside Health Services in Arkoma (9.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Blossoms At Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center in Fort Smith (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Muldrow?

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 43% of the $2,698 monthly median income of Muldrow 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 Muldrow, OK