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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Norman, OK: the local picture

1,983

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

19,027

residents 65 or older (15% of Norman)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Cleveland County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Norman has about 1,983 residents aged 85 or older among 19,027 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Cleveland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Norman 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.

Norman compared with Cleveland County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Norman	Cleveland County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	8.1%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,481	$63,755	—

Older residents in towns around Norman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Noble, OK	7.4 mi	1,294	153
Moore, OK	9.5 mi	8,416	637
Slaughterville, OK	11 mi	833	25
Goldsby, OK	11 mi	461	30
Newcastle, OK	14 mi	1,968	99
Purcell, OK	15 mi	1,121	75

Nursing homes near Norman

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holiday Heights Healthcare	Norman, OK	5.5 mi	5 of 5	51	(405) 321-7932
Noble Health Care Center	Noble, OK	6.3 mi	1 of 5	110	(405) 872-7102
24th Place	Norman, OK	7.7 mi	1 of 5	89	(405) 329-6771
Ignite Medical Resort Norman, LLC	Norman, OK	8.2 mi	1 of 5	52	(405) 292-2273
Medical Park West Rehabilitation & Skilled Care	Norman, OK	9.0 mi	1 of 5	104	(405) 321-2188
Grace Skilled And Nursing Therapy Norman	Norman, OK	9.4 mi	5 of 5	136	(405) 366-8800

Hospices serving Norman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	(405) 928-9900
Lifespring Hospice	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	(405) 329-4545
Frontier Hospice	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	(405) 789-2913
Traditions Health Of Chickasha	Norman, OK	6.5 mi	(405) 330-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Norman. 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 Norman

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 20% of the $5,790 monthly median income of Norman 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 Norman: common questions

What nursing homes are near Norman?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Holiday Heights Healthcare in Norman (5.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Noble Health Care Center in Noble (6.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); 24th Place in Norman (7.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Norman?

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 20% of the $5,790 monthly median income of Norman 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 Norman, OK