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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ballinger, TX: the local picture

109

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

891

residents 65 or older (25% of Ballinger)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Runnels County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ballinger has about 109 residents aged 85 or older among 891 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Runnels County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Ballinger 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.

Ballinger compared with Runnels County and Texas

Census figure	Ballinger	Runnels County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	23%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,074	$45,934	—

Older residents in towns around Ballinger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Coleman, TX	32 mi	1,014	50
San Angelo, TX	36 mi	16,795	2,040
Grape Creek, TX	36 mi	462	51
Potosi, TX	44 mi	717	96
Merkel, TX	51 mi	463	70
Abilene, TX	51 mi	17,807	2,610

Nursing homes near Ballinger

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Central Texas Nursing & Rehabilitation	Ballinger, TX	0.9 mi	3 of 5	118	(325) 365-2538
Ballinger Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Ballinger, TX	1.1 mi	3 of 5	114	(325) 365-5766
Bronte Health And Rehab Center	Bronte, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	55	(325) 473-3621

Hospices serving Ballinger

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Ballinger	Ballinger, TX	0.6 mi	(325) 365-2375
Concho Hearts Hospice, LLC	San Angelo, TX	34 mi	(325) 482-0129
Gentiva	San Angelo, TX	34 mi	(325) 481-0123
Hospice Of San Angelo	San Angelo, TX	38 mi	(325) 658-6524

Straight-line miles from the center of Ballinger. 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 Ballinger

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 28% of the $3,590 monthly median income of Ballinger 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 Ballinger: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ballinger?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Central Texas Nursing & Rehabilitation in Ballinger (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ballinger Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Ballinger (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bronte Health And Rehab Center in Bronte (22 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ballinger?

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 28% of the $3,590 monthly median income of Ballinger 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 Ballinger, TX