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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pauls Valley, OK: the local picture

183

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

1,156

residents 65 or older (19% of Pauls Valley)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Garvin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pauls Valley has about 183 residents aged 85 or older among 1,156 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Garvin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Pauls Valley 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.

Pauls Valley compared with Garvin County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Pauls Valley	Garvin County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	36%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	6.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,332	$49,924	—

Older residents in towns around Pauls Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Davis, OK	20 mi	549	89
Sulphur, OK	20 mi	913	190
Purcell, OK	23 mi	1,121	75
Lindsay, OK	24 mi	345	53
Slaughterville, OK	27 mi	833	25
Noble, OK	31 mi	1,294	153

Nursing homes near Pauls Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pauls Valley Care Center	Pauls Valley, OK	1.2 mi	2 of 5	71	(405) 238-6411
Washita Valley Living Center	Pauls Valley, OK	2.3 mi	4 of 5	109	(405) 238-5528
Burford Manor	Davis, OK	16 mi	2 of 5	73	(580) 369-2653
Callaway Nursing Home	Sulphur, OK	18 mi	1 of 5	86	(580) 622-2416
Artesian Home	Sulphur, OK	19 mi	5 of 5	72	(580) 622-2030
Lexington Nursing Home, Inc.	Lexington, OK	22 mi	5 of 5	70	(405) 527-6531

Hospices serving Pauls Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By Loving Care	Noble, OK	31 mi	(405) 872-1515
Halo Hospice	Ada, OK	31 mi	(580) 332-8009
Elara Caring Xxiii	Ada, OK	31 mi	(580) 322-8613
Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice	Ada, OK	31 mi	(580) 332-6900

Straight-line miles from the center of Pauls Valley. 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 Pauls Valley

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 29% of the $3,944 monthly median income of Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pauls Valley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pauls Valley Care Center in Pauls Valley (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Washita Valley Living Center in Pauls Valley (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Burford Manor in Davis (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pauls Valley?

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 29% of the $3,944 monthly median income of Pauls Valley 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.

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