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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Anson, TX: the local picture

39

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

594

residents 65 or older (23% of Anson)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Jones County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Anson has about 39 residents aged 85 or older among 594 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Jones County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Anson 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.

Anson compared with Jones County and Texas

Census figure	Anson	Jones County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	17%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,750	$57,642	—

Older residents in towns around Anson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Merkel, TX	21 mi	463	70
Abilene, TX	23 mi	17,807	2,610
Stamford, TX	27 mi	579	85
Haskell, TX	30 mi	581	61
Potosi, TX	31 mi	717	96
Clyde, TX	33 mi	603	60

Nursing homes near Anson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony Care At Stamford	Stamford, TX	14 mi	2 of 5	112	(325) 773-3671
Homeplace Manor Healthcare Center	Hamlin, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	60	(325) 576-3643
Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center	Abilene, TX	21 mi	3 of 5	96	(325) 676-1677
Merkel Nursing Center	Merkel, TX	21 mi	1 of 5	65	(325) 928-5673
Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility	Abilene, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	20	(325) 670-6151
Avir At Coronado	Abilene, TX	22 mi	1 of 5	188	(325) 673-3531

Hospices serving Anson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kinder Hearts Hospice	Abilene, TX	21 mi	(325) 672-6135
Hendrick Hospice Care Inc	Abilene, TX	22 mi	(325) 670-2273
Hospice Of The Big Country	Abilene, TX	23 mi	(325) 793-5450
Gentiva	Abilene, TX	25 mi	(325) 691-9948

Straight-line miles from the center of Anson. 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 Anson

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 31% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Anson 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 Anson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harmony Care At Stamford in Stamford (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Homeplace Manor Healthcare Center in Hamlin (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center in Abilene (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Anson?

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 31% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Anson 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 Anson, TX