In-Home Dementia Care in Balcones Heights, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in Balcones Heights, TX: the local picture

3

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

339

residents 65 or older (12% of Balcones Heights)

60%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Balcones Heights has about 3 residents aged 85 or older among 339 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.

60% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Bexar County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

61% of older Balcones Heights 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.

Balcones Heights compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Balcones Heights	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	46%	37%	35%

Older residents in towns around Balcones Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
San Antonio, TX	2.4 mi	198,597	22,615
Castle Hills, TX	3.0 mi	745	93
Leon Valley, TX	3.9 mi	1,993	224
Alamo Heights, TX	4.9 mi	1,315	203
Terrell Hills, TX	6.2 mi	878	92
Shavano Park, TX	6.5 mi	965	229

Nursing homes near Balcones Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center	San Antonio, TX	0.8 mi	2 of 5	93	(210) 736-4544
Morningside Manor	San Antonio, TX	0.9 mi	4 of 5	147	(210) 731-1000
The Lev At San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	1.3 mi	1 of 5	106	(210) 341-6121
Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	San Antonio, TX	1.7 mi	2 of 5	170	(210) 344-8537
The Atrium Rehabilitation Center	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	4 of 5	87	(210) 614-9974
Inspiration Hills Rehabilitation Center	San Antonio, TX	2.0 mi	3 of 5	134	(210) 434-0671

Hospices serving Balcones Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	(210) 852-4009
Texas Healthcare Solutions Inc	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	(210) 877-5222
Agape Family Hospice Inc	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	(210) 702-3933
River City Hospice Of Texas, L.L.C.	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	(210) 858-9138

Straight-line miles from the center of Balcones Heights. 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 Balcones Heights

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. 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 Balcones Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Balcones Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Golden Estates Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Morningside Manor in San Antonio (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Lev At San Antonio in San Antonio (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Balcones Heights?

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. 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 (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.

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