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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bedford, TX: the local picture

936

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

8,450

residents 65 or older (17% of Bedford)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Tarrant County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bedford has about 936 residents aged 85 or older among 8,450 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Tarrant County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Bedford 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.

Bedford compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Bedford	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,546	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Bedford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hurst, TX	2.7 mi	7,040	926
Colleyville, TX	3.3 mi	5,196	240
Euless, TX	3.3 mi	6,753	540
North Richland Hills, TX	5.0 mi	12,135	1,666
Richland Hills, TX	5.9 mi	1,546	130
Watauga, TX	7.0 mi	3,352	305

Nursing homes near Bedford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
La Dora Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bedford, TX	0.1 mi	5 of 5	62	(817) 283-4771
Bedford Wellness & Rehabilitation	Bedford, TX	0.6 mi	3 of 5	166	(817) 571-6804
Parkwood Village	Bedford, TX	1.1 mi	4 of 5	107	(817) 354-6556
Forum Parkway Health & Rehabilitation	Bedford, TX	1.3 mi	3 of 5	139	(817) 799-4600
Westpark Rehabilitation And Living	Euless, TX	1.6 mi	1 of 5	140	(817) 545-4071
Hurst Plaza Nursing And Rehab	Hurst, TX	2.2 mi	5 of 5	106	(817) 282-6777

Hospices serving Bedford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Savior Hospice	Bedford, TX	1.3 mi	(972) 402-9300
Three Oaks Hospice	Hurst, TX	2.4 mi	(817) 328-1628
Professional Hospice	Euless, TX	2.6 mi	(817) 268-1946
Bespoke Hospice Care, LLC.	North Richland Hills, TX	5.2 mi	(817) 507-6751

Straight-line miles from the center of Bedford. 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 Bedford

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 18% of the $5,629 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bedford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are La Dora Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Bedford (0.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bedford Wellness & Rehabilitation in Bedford (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Parkwood Village in Bedford (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bedford?

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 18% of the $5,629 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford, TX