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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Piedmont, OK: the local picture

81

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1,209

residents 65 or older (14% of Piedmont)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Canadian County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Piedmont has about 81 residents aged 85 or older among 1,209 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Canadian County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Piedmont 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.

Piedmont compared with Canadian County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Piedmont	Canadian County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	40%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	7.7%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.3%	10%	12%

Older residents in towns around Piedmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Yukon, OK	11 mi	4,602	500
Warr Acres, OK	13 mi	1,636	322
The Village, OK	13 mi	1,785	312
Bethany, OK	13 mi	3,349	429
Nichols Hills, OK	15 mi	746	94
El Reno, OK	15 mi	2,524	270

Nursing homes near Piedmont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage At Brandon Place Health & Rehabilitation	Oklahoma City, OK	8.4 mi	2 of 5	118	(405) 720-0010
Baptist Village Of Oklahoma City	Oklahoma City, OK	9.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(405) 721-2466
The Health Center At Concordia	Oklahoma City, OK	9.6 mi	5 of 5	30	(405) 720-7200
St. Ann's Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Oklahoma City, OK	9.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(405) 728-7888
The Lakes	Oklahoma City, OK	11 mi	2 of 5	120	(405) 773-8900
Warr Acres Nursing Center	Oklahoma City, OK	12 mi	3 of 5	103	(405) 721-5444

Hospices serving Piedmont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Integris Hospice House	Oklahoma City, OK	8.9 mi	(405) 848-8884
Legacy Family Hospice, LLC	Oklahoma City, OK	8.9 mi	(405) 832-0150
Integris Hospice House	Oklahoma City, OK	12 mi	(405) 848-8884
Mercy Hospice	Oklahoma City, OK	12 mi	(405) 486-8600

Straight-line miles from the center of Piedmont. 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 Piedmont

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. 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 Piedmont: common questions

What nursing homes are near Piedmont?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage At Brandon Place Health & Rehabilitation in Oklahoma City (8.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Baptist Village Of Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City (9.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Health Center At Concordia in Oklahoma City (9.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Piedmont?

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. 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 Piedmont, OK