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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oklahoma City, OK: the local picture

8,151

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

94,115

residents 65 or older (14% of Oklahoma City)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oklahoma City has about 8,151 residents aged 85 or older among 94,115 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. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Oklahoma City 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.

Oklahoma City compared with Oklahoma

Census figure	Oklahoma City	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,794	—

Older residents in towns around Oklahoma City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Del City, OK	4.3 mi	3,352	273
Nichols Hills, OK	5.7 mi	746	94
Warr Acres, OK	7.2 mi	1,636	322
The Village, OK	7.5 mi	1,785	312
Bethany, OK	7.7 mi	3,349	429
Midwest City, OK	7.8 mi	10,131	949

Nursing homes near Oklahoma City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kingwood Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Oklahoma City, OK	2.6 mi	4 of 5	105	(405) 424-1449
South Park East	Oklahoma City, OK	2.6 mi	2 of 5	47	(405) 631-7444
Park Place Healthcare And Rehab	Oklahoma City, OK	3.0 mi	not rated	106	(405) 768-1155
Mid-Del Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Del City, OK	3.3 mi	4 of 5	61	(405) 677-3349
Fairmont Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Oklahoma City, OK	3.4 mi	3 of 5	125	(405) 943-8366
Emerald Care Center Southwest LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	4.1 mi	1 of 5	112	(405) 632-7771

Hospices serving Oklahoma City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Valir Hospice Care, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	0.5 mi	(405) 609-3636
Emerald Hospice I	Edmond, OK	1.7 mi	(405) 285-8787
Ssm Health At Home Hospice - Oklahoma	Oklahoma City, OK	1.7 mi	(405) 231-3755
1ST Choice Hospice Care	Oklahoma City, OK	1.7 mi	(405) 768-2073

Straight-line miles from the center of Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

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 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oklahoma City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kingwood Skilled Nursing And Therapy in Oklahoma City (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); South Park East in Oklahoma City (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Park Place Healthcare And Rehab in Oklahoma City (3.0 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oklahoma City?

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 24% of the $4,816 monthly median income of Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, OK