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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Big Spring, TX: the local picture

420

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2,905

residents 65 or older (12% of Big Spring)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Howard County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Big Spring has about 420 residents aged 85 or older among 2,905 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Howard County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Big Spring 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.

Big Spring compared with Howard County and Texas

Census figure	Big Spring	Howard County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	42%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,104	$44,581	—

Older residents in towns around Big Spring

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stanton, TX	19 mi	211	49
Colorado City, TX	38 mi	708	155
Midland, TX	40 mi	13,847	1,960
Lamesa, TX	44 mi	1,345	158
Snyder, TX	47 mi	1,787	169
Odessa, TX	56 mi	11,642	1,352

Nursing homes near Big Spring

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Skilled Care And Rehabilitation	Big Spring, TX	1.4 mi	2 of 5	117	(432) 263-4041
Big Spring Center For Skilled Care	Big Spring, TX	2.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(432) 606-5012
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home	Big Spring, TX	2.3 mi	5 of 5	160	(432) 268-8387

Hospices serving Big Spring

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Midland Inc	Midland, TX	38 mi	(432) 682-2855
Gentiva	Midland, TX	38 mi	(432) 897-1401
Angels Care Hospice	Midland, TX	38 mi	(432) 208-5530
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Permian Basin	Midland, TX	42 mi	(432) 999-3009

Straight-line miles from the center of Big Spring. 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 Big Spring

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 27% of the $3,675 monthly median income of Big Spring 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 Big Spring: common questions

What nursing homes are near Big Spring?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parkview Skilled Care And Rehabilitation in Big Spring (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Big Spring Center For Skilled Care in Big Spring (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Big Spring?

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 27% of the $3,675 monthly median income of Big Spring 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 Big Spring, TX