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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wilburton, OK: the local picture

54

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

359

residents 65 or older (14% of Wilburton)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (52% in Latimer County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wilburton has about 54 residents aged 85 or older among 359 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (52% in Latimer County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Wilburton 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.

Wilburton compared with Latimer County and Oklahoma

Census figure	Wilburton	Latimer County	Oklahoma
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	52%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	1.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$33,438	—

Older residents in towns around Wilburton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Longtown, OK	25 mi	1,111	100
Stigler, OK	26 mi	490	41
McAlester, OK	27 mi	2,856	401
Eufaula, OK	30 mi	767	125
Heavener, OK	39 mi	426	53
Poteau, OK	41 mi	1,451	168

Nursing homes near Wilburton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Latimer Nursing Home	Wilburton, OK	1.0 mi	2 of 5	48	(918) 465-2255
Tidwell Living Center	Wilburton, OK	1.0 mi	5 of 5	55	(918) 465-5020
Beare Manor	Hartshorne, OK	15 mi	5 of 5	60	(918) 297-7000
Talihina Manor	Talihina, OK	19 mi	4 of 5	69	(918) 567-2279

Hospices serving Wilburton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Mcalester)	Mcalester, OK	26 mi	(918) 302-0700
Southeast Hospice	Mcalester, OK	26 mi	(918) 302-3053
Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc.	Mcalester, OK	26 mi	(918) 423-3911
Sans Bois Hospice, LLC	Stigler, OK	27 mi	(918) 967-1002

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilburton. 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 Wilburton

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 52% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Wilburton 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 Wilburton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wilburton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Latimer Nursing Home in Wilburton (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Tidwell Living Center in Wilburton (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Beare Manor in Hartshorne (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wilburton?

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 52% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Wilburton 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Wilburton, OK