Slaughterville, Oklahoma

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Slaughterville, OK

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Slaughterville, OK: the local picture

25
residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)
833
residents 65 or older (20% of Slaughterville)
53%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Cleveland County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Slaughterville has about 25 residents aged 85 or older among 833 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Cleveland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Slaughterville 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.

Slaughterville compared with Cleveland County and Oklahoma

Census figureSlaughtervilleCleveland CountyOklahoma
Residents 85 or older0.6%1.4%1.6%
Residents 65 or older20%15%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability53%38%41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone15%30%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.0%8.1%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.8%11%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$121,563$63,755—

Older residents in towns around Slaughterville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Noble, OK5.7 mi1,294153
Purcell, OK7.1 mi1,12175
Norman, OK11 mi19,0271,983
Goldsby, OK12 mi46130
Moore, OK19 mi8,416637
Bethel Acres, OK20 mi55416

Nursing homes near Slaughterville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Broadway Living CenterLexington, OK6.4 mi4 of 5101(405) 527-6519
Lexington Nursing Home, Inc.Lexington, OK6.5 mi5 of 570(405) 527-6531
Purcell Care CenterPurcell, OK6.9 mi4 of 5105(405) 527-7798
Sunset Estates Of PurcellPurcell, OK6.9 mi4 of 569(405) 527-2122
Noble Health Care CenterNoble, OK7.3 mi1 of 5110(405) 872-7102
Holiday Heights HealthcareNorman, OK13 mi5 of 551(405) 321-7932

Hospices serving Slaughterville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice By Loving CareNoble, OK4.6 mi(405) 872-1515
A Path Of Care Tendercare HospiceNorman, OK13 mi(405) 928-9900
Lifespring HospiceNorman, OK13 mi(405) 329-4545
Frontier HospiceNorman, OK13 mi(405) 789-2913

Straight-line miles from the center of Slaughterville. 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 Slaughterville

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 11% of the $10,130 monthly median income of Slaughterville 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 Slaughterville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Slaughterville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Broadway Living Center in Lexington (6.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lexington Nursing Home, Inc. in Lexington (6.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Purcell Care Center in Purcell (6.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Slaughterville?

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 11% of the $10,130 monthly median income of Slaughterville 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.

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.

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