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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Skiatook, OK: the local picture

315

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

1,473

residents 65 or older (17% of Skiatook)

51%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Skiatook has about 315 residents aged 85 or older among 1,473 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 (35% in Tulsa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Skiatook 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.

Skiatook compared with Tulsa County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Skiatook	Tulsa County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	16%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,943	$57,198	—

Older residents in towns around Skiatook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Collinsville, OK	4.9 mi	1,129	99
Turley, OK	7.0 mi	488	9
Owasso, OK	7.4 mi	5,126	681
Catoosa, OK	15 mi	1,046	72
Tulsa, OK	15 mi	63,340	7,290
Verdigris, OK	17 mi	628	37

Nursing homes near Skiatook

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Skiatook Nursing Home,LLC	Skiatook, OK	3.8 mi	3 of 5	70	(918) 396-2149
North County Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Collinsville, OK	5.3 mi	2 of 5	119	(918) 371-2545
Sequoyah Pointe Living Center	Owasso, OK	7.0 mi	4 of 5	92	(918) 272-5151
The Highlands At Owasso	Owasso, OK	7.0 mi	2 of 5	105	(918) 928-4800
Baptist Village Of Owasso	Owasso, OK	8.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(918) 272-8007
Green Country Care Center	Tulsa, OK	9.7 mi	2 of 5	114	(918) 428-3600

Hospices serving Skiatook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Millennium Hospice, Inc	Tulsa, OK	15 mi	(918) 740-0244
Suncrest Hospice	Tulsa, OK	17 mi	(918) 221-6366
Compassus - Owasso	Tulsa, OK	17 mi	(918) 770-7687
Cura-Hpc, LLC	Tulsa, OK	17 mi	(918) 994-4807

Straight-line miles from the center of Skiatook. 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 Skiatook

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 37% of the $3,162 monthly median income of Skiatook 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 Skiatook: common questions

What nursing homes are near Skiatook?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Skiatook Nursing Home,LLC in Skiatook (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); North County Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation in Collinsville (5.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sequoyah Pointe Living Center in Owasso (7.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Skiatook?

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 37% of the $3,162 monthly median income of Skiatook 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 Skiatook, OK