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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Barton Creek, TX: the local picture

175

residents 85 or older (5.1% of all residents)

1,378

residents 65 or older (40% of Barton Creek)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Travis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Barton Creek has about 175 residents aged 85 or older among 1,378 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Travis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Barton Creek 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.

Barton Creek compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Barton Creek	Travis County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	5.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	40%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$164,148	$77,381	—

Older residents in towns around Barton Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Lake Hills, TX	3.4 mi	810	99
Bee Cave, TX	5.8 mi	1,590	139
Steiner Ranch, TX	5.9 mi	1,691	184
Austin, TX	7.0 mi	102,081	9,982
Shady Hollow, TX	8.2 mi	1,089	151
The Hills, TX	8.2 mi	861	54

Nursing homes near Barton Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Querencia At Barton Creek	Austin, TX	0.5 mi	5 of 5	42	(512) 610-9400
Brush Country Nursing And Rehabilitation	Austin, TX	4.4 mi	1 of 5	118	(512) 892-5774
Park Manor Bee Cave	Bee Cave, TX	4.7 mi	1 of 5	140	(512) 872-8170
Brookdale Westlake Hills	Austin, TX	5.0 mi	2 of 5	90	(512) 328-3775
Barton Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Austin, TX	5.0 mi	3 of 5	126	(512) 892-1131
Longhorn Village	Austin, TX	5.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(512) 382-4664

Hospices serving Barton Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Robinson Creek Home Health And Hospice	Austin, TX	2.9 mi	(512) 328-7606
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd	Austin, TX	6.8 mi	(512) 707-2600
St. David's Hospice & Family Care	Austin, TX	7.8 mi	(512) 795-0204
Gentiva	Austin, TX	7.8 mi	(512) 651-9227

Straight-line miles from the center of Barton Creek. 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 Barton Creek

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 7% of the $13,679 monthly median income of Barton Creek 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 Barton Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Barton Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Querencia At Barton Creek in Austin (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Brush Country Nursing And Rehabilitation in Austin (4.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Park Manor Bee Cave in Bee Cave (4.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Barton Creek?

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 7% of the $13,679 monthly median income of Barton Creek 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 Barton Creek, TX