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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bellaire, TX: the local picture

307

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

3,186

residents 65 or older (19% of Bellaire)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harris County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bellaire has about 307 residents aged 85 or older among 3,186 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Harris County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Bellaire 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.

Bellaire compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Bellaire	Harris County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	45%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$146,478	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Bellaire

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West University Place, TX	1.9 mi	2,533	228
Piney Point Village, TX	4.9 mi	660	48
Hunters Creek Village, TX	5.2 mi	760	37
Bunker Hill Village, TX	6.0 mi	635	30
Spring Valley Village, TX	6.5 mi	678	64
Houston, TX	7.1 mi	286,751	31,808

Nursing homes near Bellaire

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayou Manor	Houston, TX	1.5 mi	5 of 5	37	(713) 666-2651
Brookdale Galleria	Houston, TX	2.3 mi	3 of 5	56	(713) 993-9999
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services	Houston, TX	2.9 mi	4 of 5	144	(713) 778-5700
The Hallmark	Houston, TX	3.2 mi	5 of 5	32	(713) 622-6633
Clarewood House Extended Care Center	Houston, TX	3.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(713) 774-5821
Sharpview Residence And Rehabilitation Center	Houston, TX	3.4 mi	1 of 5	134	(713) 774-9611

Hospices serving Bellaire

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Bellaire, TX	0.1 mi	(713) 665-5065
Genus Patris Hospice	Bellaire, TX	0.1 mi	(713) 665-8200
Amor Hospice Care, Inc.	Houston, TX	3.1 mi	(832) 559-0911
Vantage Hospice	Houston, TX	3.2 mi	(281) 579-5660

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellaire. 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 Bellaire

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 8% of the $12,207 monthly median income of Bellaire 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 Bellaire: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bellaire?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bayou Manor in Houston (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Brookdale Galleria in Houston (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services in Houston (2.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bellaire?

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 8% of the $12,207 monthly median income of Bellaire 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 Bellaire, TX