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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Alvin, TX: the local picture

475

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

3,861

residents 65 or older (14% of Alvin)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Brazoria County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Alvin has about 475 residents aged 85 or older among 3,861 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Brazoria County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Alvin 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.

Alvin compared with Brazoria County and Texas

Census figure	Alvin	Brazoria County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	27%	28%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,113	$61,848	—

Older residents in towns around Alvin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Friendswood, TX	5.9 mi	6,684	952
Santa Fe, TX	7.8 mi	2,233	108
League City, TX	8.3 mi	15,166	1,552
Manvel, TX	9.3 mi	1,416	194
Webster, TX	9.9 mi	1,819	257
Dickinson, TX	10 mi	2,659	159

Nursing homes near Alvin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Lev At Winchester	Alvin, TX	1.2 mi	3 of 5	94	(281) 331-6125
Laurel Court	Alvin, TX	2.8 mi	5 of 5	125	(281) 824-0070
Friendship Haven Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cen	Friendswood, TX	6.0 mi	4 of 5	150	(281) 992-4300
The Heights Of League City	League City, TX	8.6 mi	1 of 5	194	(281) 309-5400
Regency Village	Webster, TX	9.8 mi	2 of 5	122	(832) 740-1607
Oasis At Pearland	Pearland, TX	9.9 mi	1 of 5	138	(281) 485-2776

Hospices serving Alvin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pinnacle Hospice	Pearland, TX	9.9 mi	(833) 278-2686
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Greater Houston LLC	League City, TX	10 mi	(713) 984-2100
Spectrum Hospice Inc	League City, TX	10 mi	(800) 270-7120
Village Home Health	League City, TX	10 mi	(281) 554-6742

Straight-line miles from the center of Alvin. 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 Alvin

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 27% of the $3,676 monthly median income of Alvin 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 Alvin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Alvin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Lev At Winchester in Alvin (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Laurel Court in Alvin (2.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Friendship Haven Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cen in Friendswood (6.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Alvin?

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 27% of the $3,676 monthly median income of Alvin 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 Alvin, TX