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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pawhuska, OK: the local picture

88

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

539

residents 65 or older (18% of Pawhuska)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Osage County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pawhuska has about 88 residents aged 85 or older among 539 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Osage County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Pawhuska 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.

Pawhuska compared with Osage County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Pawhuska	Osage County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	41%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	3.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,833	$47,622	—

Older residents in towns around Pawhuska

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hominy, OK	17 mi	478	19
Bartlesville, OK	22 mi	7,176	1,186
Dewey, OK	24 mi	704	62
Cleveland, OK	26 mi	616	85
Skiatook, OK	31 mi	1,473	315
Collinsville, OK	33 mi	1,129	99

Nursing homes near Pawhuska

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barnsdall Nursing Home	Barnsdall, OK	12 mi	2 of 5	40	(918) 847-2572
Medicalodges Dewey	Dewey, OK	22 mi	5 of 5	58	(918) 534-2848
Bartlesville Health And Rehabilitation Community	Bartlesville, OK	23 mi	1 of 5	119	(918) 333-9545
Fairfax Behavioral Health & Memory Care Community	Fairfax, OK	23 mi	1 of 5	60	(918) 642-3234
Heritage Villa Care & Rehab Center	Bartlesville, OK	23 mi	3 of 5	100	(918) 335-3222
Ignite Medical Resort Adams Parc	Bartlesville, OK	24 mi	5 of 5	92	(918) 331-0550

Hospices serving Pawhuska

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cornerstone Hospice Of Tulsa	Bartlesville, OK	20 mi	(918) 213-4973
Comforting Hands Hospice, LLC	Bartlesville, OK	23 mi	(918) 331-0003
Rivercross Healthcare	Bartlesville, OK	23 mi	(918) 622-9281
Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma, Inc.	Ponca City, OK	42 mi	(580) 762-9102

Straight-line miles from the center of Pawhuska. 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 Pawhuska

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 32% of the $3,569 monthly median income of Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pawhuska?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Barnsdall Nursing Home in Barnsdall (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Medicalodges Dewey in Dewey (22 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bartlesville Health And Rehabilitation Community in Bartlesville (23 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pawhuska?

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 32% of the $3,569 monthly median income of Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska, OK