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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Stigler, OK: the local picture

41

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

490

residents 65 or older (18% of Stigler)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Haskell County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Stigler has about 41 residents aged 85 or older among 490 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Haskell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Stigler 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.

Stigler compared with Haskell County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Stigler	Haskell County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	43%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	20%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.8%	4.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,813	$39,167	—

Older residents in towns around Stigler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sallisaw, OK	22 mi	1,509	115
Longtown, OK	23 mi	1,111	100
Wilburton, OK	26 mi	359	54
Eufaula, OK	27 mi	767	125
Checotah, OK	28 mi	641	62
Muldrow, OK	31 mi	509	56

Nursing homes near Stigler

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stigler Nursing & Rehab	Stigler, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(918) 967-3381
Countryside Estates	Warner, OK	18 mi	2 of 5	111	(918) 463-5143
Community Health Care Of Gore	Gore, OK	19 mi	1 of 5	70	(918) 489-2299
Vian Nursing & Rehab, LLC	Vian, OK	19 mi	3 of 5	133	(918) 773-5258
Sequoyah Manor, LLC	Sallisaw, OK	24 mi	1 of 5	162	(918) 775-4881

Hospices serving Stigler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sans Bois Hospice, LLC	Stigler, OK	0.9 mi	(918) 967-1002
Oldham Hospice Services LLC	Stigler, OK	0.9 mi	(918) 552-8066
Northeastern Health System Sequoyah	Sallisaw, OK	25 mi	(918) 774-1171
Elara Caring Xi	Sallisaw, OK	25 mi	(918) 775-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Stigler. 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 Stigler

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 44% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Stigler 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 Stigler: common questions

What nursing homes are near Stigler?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Stigler Nursing & Rehab in Stigler (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Countryside Estates in Warner (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Community Health Care Of Gore in Gore (19 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Stigler?

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 44% of the $2,651 monthly median income of Stigler 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 Stigler, OK