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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Muskogee, OK: the local picture

495

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

5,855

residents 65 or older (16% of Muskogee)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Muskogee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Muskogee has about 495 residents aged 85 or older among 5,855 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (49% in Muskogee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Muskogee 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.

Muskogee compared with Muskogee County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Muskogee	Muskogee County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	49%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	5.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,016	$39,458	—

Older residents in towns around Muskogee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fort Gibson, OK	6.0 mi	641	52
Wagoner, OK	15 mi	1,390	95
Checotah, OK	20 mi	641	62
Park Hill, OK	22 mi	250	67
Coweta, OK	23 mi	1,514	132
Tahlequah, OK	24 mi	2,697	583

Nursing homes near Muskogee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Broadway Care & Rehab Center	Muskogee, OK	0.4 mi	1 of 5	105	(918) 683-2851
Muskogee Nursing Center	Muskogee, OK	0.4 mi	1 of 5	58	(918) 682-9232
Heartway At York Manor Health And Rehab	Muskogee, OK	1.0 mi	1 of 5	60	(918) 682-6724
Pleasant Valley Health Care Center	Muskogee, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	101	(918) 682-5391
Eastgate Village Care & Rehab Center	Muskogee, OK	1.8 mi	3 of 5	110	(918) 682-3191
Brentwood Extended Care & Rehab	Muskogee, OK	3.2 mi	1 of 5	90	(918) 683-8070

Hospices serving Muskogee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Muskogee	Muskogee, OK	0.7 mi	(918) 683-1582
Complete Hospice Care	Muskogee, OK	8.5 mi	(918) 681-4998
Seasons Hospice	Muskogee, OK	8.5 mi	(918) 910-5018
Emerald Hospice Ii	Wagoner, OK	15 mi	(918) 485-0079

Straight-line miles from the center of Muskogee. 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 Muskogee

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 36% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Muskogee 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 Muskogee: common questions

What nursing homes are near Muskogee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Broadway Care & Rehab Center in Muskogee (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Muskogee Nursing Center in Muskogee (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heartway At York Manor Health And Rehab in Muskogee (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Muskogee?

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 36% of the $3,251 monthly median income of Muskogee 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 Muskogee, OK