Dementia Care in Abernathy, TX: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Abernathy, TX: the local picture

41

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

409

residents 65 or older (12% of Abernathy)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Hale County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Abernathy has about 41 residents aged 85 or older among 409 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 (45% in Hale County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Abernathy 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.

Abernathy compared with Hale County and Texas

Census figure	Abernathy	Hale County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	37%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,875	$35,842	—

Older residents in towns around Abernathy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shallowater, TX	12 mi	386	11
Lubbock, TX	18 mi	33,912	4,466
Wolfforth, TX	24 mi	584	50
Plainview, TX	26 mi	2,963	482
Littlefield, TX	28 mi	885	59
Slaton, TX	29 mi	696	114

Nursing homes near Abernathy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Plaza At Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	132	(806) 740-0800
The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	120	(806) 763-4455
Windmill Village Rehabilitation & Care Center	Lubbock, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 744-1113
Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	2 of 5	114	(806) 793-1111
Carillon Inc	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	3 of 5	100	(806) 281-6114
Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	1 of 5	144	(806) 795-1774

Hospices serving Abernathy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	(806) 785-7903
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	17 mi	(806) 516-8103
Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	18 mi	(806) 795-2751
Accentcare Health	Lubbock, TX	20 mi	(806) 788-0158

Straight-line miles from the center of Abernathy. 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 Abernathy

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

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 Abernathy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Abernathy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Plaza At Lubbock in Lubbock (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Educat in Lubbock (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Windmill Village Rehabilitation & Care Center in Lubbock (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Abernathy?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,240 monthly median income of Abernathy households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 Abernathy, TX