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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ponca City, OK: the local picture

508

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

4,312

residents 65 or older (18% of Ponca City)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Kay County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ponca City has about 508 residents aged 85 or older among 4,312 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Kay County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Ponca 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.

Ponca City compared with Kay County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Ponca City	Kay County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	6.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,996	$49,025	—

Older residents in towns around Ponca City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Blackwell, OK	14 mi	1,304	158
Tonkawa, OK	14 mi	567	85
Arkansas City, KS	24 mi	1,935	321
Perry, OK	33 mi	784	149
Winfield, KS	36 mi	2,411	482
Stillwater, OK	41 mi	5,127	534

Nursing homes near Ponca City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shawn Manor Nursing Home	Ponca City, OK	0.7 mi	5 of 5	96	(580) 765-3364
Bradbury Commons	Ponca City, OK	1.6 mi	4 of 5	68	(580) 370-7132
Ponca City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Ponca City, OK	1.9 mi	4 of 5	157	(580) 762-6668
Hillcrest Manor Nursing Center	Blackwell, OK	13 mi	2 of 5	137	(580) 363-3244
Fairfax Behavioral Health & Memory Care Community	Fairfax, OK	22 mi	1 of 5	60	(918) 642-3234
Medicalodges Arkansas City	Arkansas City, KS	25 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 442-9300

Hospices serving Ponca City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma, Inc.	Ponca City, OK	1.4 mi	(580) 762-9102
Stillwater Medical At Home	Stillwater, OK	43 mi	(405) 533-4500
Traditions Health Of Oklahoma City	Enid, OK	49 mi	(580) 366-0120
Elara Caring Vii	Enid, OK	52 mi	(580) 213-3334

Straight-line miles from the center of Ponca 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 Ponca 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 31% of the $3,666 monthly median income of Ponca 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 Ponca City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ponca City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Shawn Manor Nursing Home in Ponca City (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bradbury Commons in Ponca City (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ponca City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Ponca City (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ponca 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 31% of the $3,666 monthly median income of Ponca 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 Ponca City, OK