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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wagoner, OK: the local picture

95

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1,390

residents 65 or older (17% of Wagoner)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Wagoner County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wagoner has about 95 residents aged 85 or older among 1,390 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.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Wagoner County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Wagoner 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.

Wagoner compared with Wagoner County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Wagoner	Wagoner County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	41%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	22%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.1%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	8.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,067	$61,508	—

Older residents in towns around Wagoner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fort Gibson, OK	14 mi	641	52
Muskogee, OK	15 mi	5,855	495
Coweta, OK	16 mi	1,514	132
Tahlequah, OK	23 mi	2,697	583
Broken Arrow, OK	23 mi	18,896	1,513
Pryor Creek, OK	23 mi	1,580	250

Nursing homes near Wagoner

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wagoner Health & Rehab	Wagoner, OK	0.7 mi	2 of 5	117	(918) 485-2203
Fort Gibson Care & Rehab Center	Fort Gibson, OK	14 mi	3 of 5	66	(918) 478-2456
Brentwood Extended Care & Rehab	Muskogee, OK	14 mi	1 of 5	90	(918) 683-8070
Coweta Care & Rehab Center	Coweta, OK	15 mi	4 of 5	100	(918) 559-2006
The Springs Skilled Nursing And Therapy	Muskogee, OK	15 mi	3 of 5	105	(918) 683-2914
Muskogee Nursing Center	Muskogee, OK	15 mi	1 of 5	58	(918) 682-9232

Hospices serving Wagoner

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emerald Hospice Ii	Wagoner, OK	1.5 mi	(918) 485-0079
Compassus - Muskogee	Muskogee, OK	16 mi	(918) 683-1582
Complete Hospice Care	Muskogee, OK	19 mi	(918) 681-4998
Seasons Hospice	Muskogee, OK	19 mi	(918) 910-5018

Straight-line miles from the center of Wagoner. 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 Wagoner

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 27% of the $4,256 monthly median income of Wagoner 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 Wagoner: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wagoner?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wagoner Health & Rehab in Wagoner (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fort Gibson Care & Rehab Center in Fort Gibson (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Brentwood Extended Care & Rehab in Muskogee (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wagoner?

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 27% of the $4,256 monthly median income of Wagoner 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 Wagoner, OK