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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Nichols Hills, OK: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

746

residents 65 or older (19% of Nichols Hills)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Oklahoma County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Nichols Hills has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 746 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Oklahoma County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Nichols Hills 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.

Nichols Hills compared with Oklahoma County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Nichols Hills	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.3%	19%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$156,875	$55,983	—

Older residents in towns around Nichols Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
The Village, OK	1.8 mi	1,785	312
Warr Acres, OK	4.4 mi	1,636	322
Oklahoma City, OK	5.7 mi	94,115	8,151
Bethany, OK	6.2 mi	3,349	429
Del City, OK	8.9 mi	3,352	273
Spencer, OK	10.0 mi	929	12

Nursing homes near Nichols Hills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Northwest Nursing Center	Oklahoma City, OK	1.4 mi	2 of 5	100	(405) 842-6601
Tuscany Village Nursing Center	Oklahoma City, OK	2.1 mi	1 of 5	137	(405) 286-0835
The Lodge At Brookline	Oklahoma City, OK	2.1 mi	2 of 5	132	(405) 251-2847
The Wilshire Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Oklahoma City, OK	2.3 mi	3 of 5	56	(405) 478-0531
Bellevue Health & Rehabilitation Center	Oklahoma City, OK	2.3 mi	3 of 5	142	(405) 767-6500
Ignite Medical Resort Okc, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	2.4 mi	3 of 5	75	(405) 946-6932

Hospices serving Nichols Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice-Oklahoma, L.L.C.	Oklahoma City, OK	1.2 mi	(405) 839-7100
Trinity Hospice	Oklahoma City, OK	1.2 mi	(405) 594-9990
Enhabit Hospice	Oklahoma City, OK	1.2 mi	(405) 735-5121
Acg Hospice Ii	Oklahoma City, OK	1.9 mi	(405) 242-2788

Straight-line miles from the center of Nichols Hills. 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 Nichols Hills

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 9% of the $13,073 monthly median income of Nichols Hills 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 Nichols Hills: common questions

What nursing homes are near Nichols Hills?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Northwest Nursing Center in Oklahoma City (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Tuscany Village Nursing Center in Oklahoma City (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Lodge At Brookline in Oklahoma City (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Nichols Hills?

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 9% of the $13,073 monthly median income of Nichols Hills 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.

More near Nichols Hills

More senior care near Nichols Hills

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Nichols Hills

More for Nichols Hills families

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 Nichols Hills, OK