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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pryor Creek, OK: the local picture

250

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,580

residents 65 or older (17% of Pryor Creek)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Mayes County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pryor Creek has about 250 residents aged 85 or older among 1,580 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 (49% in Mayes County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Pryor Creek 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.

Pryor Creek compared with Mayes County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Pryor Creek	Mayes County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	49%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	4.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,754	$40,401	—

Older residents in towns around Pryor Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Claremore, OK	17 mi	3,810	724
Verdigris, OK	20 mi	628	37
Wagoner, OK	23 mi	1,390	95
Catoosa, OK	27 mi	1,046	72
Vinita, OK	28 mi	887	168
Owasso, OK	29 mi	5,126	681

Nursing homes near Pryor Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shady Rest Care Center	Pryor, OK	0.5 mi	2 of 5	65	(918) 825-4455
Colonial Terrace Care Center	Pryor, OK	2.1 mi	3 of 5	75	(918) 825-5311
Meadowbrook Nursing Center	Chouteau, OK	8.2 mi	2 of 5	65	(918) 476-8918
Parkhill North Nursing Home	Salina, OK	9.2 mi	2 of 5	65	(918) 434-5600
Lane Nursing & Ventilator Care	Inola, OK	15 mi	1 of 5	65	(918) 543-8800
Claremore Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Claremore, OK	16 mi	3 of 5	118	(405) 943-6444

Hospices serving Pryor Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vialife Hospice LLC	Pryor, OK	0.5 mi	(918) 824-9600
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of North Oklahoma, LLC	Pryor, OK	0.5 mi	(918) 373-8098
Emerald Hospice Ii	Wagoner, OK	24 mi	(918) 485-0079
Compassus - Vinita	Vinita, OK	25 mi	(918) 782-1414

Straight-line miles from the center of Pryor Creek. 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 Pryor Creek

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 39% of the $2,980 monthly median income of Pryor Creek 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 Pryor Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pryor Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Shady Rest Care Center in Pryor (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Colonial Terrace Care Center in Pryor (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Meadowbrook Nursing Center in Chouteau (8.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pryor Creek?

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 39% of the $2,980 monthly median income of Pryor Creek 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 Pryor Creek, OK