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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Amarillo, TX: the local picture

3,574

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

30,530

residents 65 or older (15% of Amarillo)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Amarillo has about 3,574 residents aged 85 or older among 30,530 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.

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

32% of older Amarillo 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.

Amarillo compared with Texas

Census figure	Amarillo	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,996	—

Older residents in towns around Amarillo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bushland, TX	13 mi	307	102
Canyon, TX	15 mi	1,991	370
Panhandle, TX	28 mi	593	103
Borger, TX	40 mi	1,959	233
Hereford, TX	41 mi	1,773	255
Tulia, TX	46 mi	738	140

Nursing homes near Amarillo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ware Memorial Care Center	Amarillo, TX	0.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 373-0471
Georgia Manor Nursing Home	Amarillo, TX	2.9 mi	2 of 5	76	(806) 355-6517
Heritage Convalescent Center	Amarillo, TX	3.8 mi	2 of 5	116	(806) 352-5295
Amarillo Medical Lodge	Amarillo, TX	3.8 mi	5 of 5	102	(806) 352-2731
Windflower Health Center	Amarillo, TX	3.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 352-7244
Landmark Of Amarillo Rehabilitation And Nursing Ce	Amarillo, TX	4.0 mi	3 of 5	99	(806) 351-1000

Hospices serving Amarillo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest	Amarillo, TX	3.5 mi	(806) 356-0026
Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo	Amarillo, TX	3.5 mi	(806) 576-0075
High Plains Senior Care Hospice	Amarillo, TX	3.5 mi	(806) 350-7100
Gentiva	Amarillo, TX	3.7 mi	(806) 372-7696

Straight-line miles from the center of Amarillo. 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 Amarillo

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 26% of the $3,916 monthly median income of Amarillo 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 Amarillo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Amarillo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ware Memorial Care Center in Amarillo (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Georgia Manor Nursing Home in Amarillo (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Convalescent Center in Amarillo (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Amarillo?

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 26% of the $3,916 monthly median income of Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX