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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Perkins, OK: the local picture

34

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

468

residents 65 or older (14% of Perkins)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Payne County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Perkins has about 34 residents aged 85 or older among 468 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Payne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

59% of older Perkins 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.

Perkins compared with Payne County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Perkins	Payne County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	10%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.7%	8.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,405	$49,887	—

Older residents in towns around Perkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stillwater, OK	11 mi	5,127	534
Cushing, OK	15 mi	1,343	251
Chandler, OK	21 mi	491	83
Guthrie, OK	22 mi	2,296	267
Stroud, OK	26 mi	432	76
Perry, OK	26 mi	784	149

Nursing homes near Perkins

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stillwater Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Stillwater, OK	9.1 mi	2 of 5	112	(405) 372-1000
Westhaven Nursing Home	Stillwater, OK	9.4 mi	3 of 5	125	(405) 743-1140
Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts	Cushing, OK	16 mi	2 of 5	67	(918) 225-2220
Chandler Therapy & Living Center LLC	Chandler, OK	20 mi	2 of 5	76	(405) 785-7486
Golden Age Nursing Home Of Guthrie, LLC	Guthrie, OK	23 mi	5 of 5	125	(405) 282-0144
Drumright Nursing Home	Drumright, OK	24 mi	1 of 5	133	(918) 352-3249

Hospices serving Perkins

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Stillwater Medical At Home	Stillwater, OK	8.8 mi	(405) 533-4500
Companion Hospice, L.L.C.	Guthrie, OK	25 mi	(405) 293-9000
Traditions Health Of Edmond	Edmond, OK	34 mi	(888) 819-2119
Caring Hearts Hospice Inc	Edmond, OK	35 mi	(405) 849-6111

Straight-line miles from the center of Perkins. 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 Perkins

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 49% of the $2,367 monthly median income of Perkins 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 Perkins: common questions

What nursing homes are near Perkins?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Stillwater Creek Skilled Nursing And Therapy in Stillwater (9.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westhaven Nursing Home in Stillwater (9.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts in Cushing (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Perkins?

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 49% of the $2,367 monthly median income of Perkins 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 Perkins, OK