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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bowie, TX: the local picture

238

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,012

residents 65 or older (18% of Bowie)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Montague County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bowie has about 238 residents aged 85 or older among 1,012 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Montague County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Bowie 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.

Bowie compared with Montague County and Texas

Census figure	Bowie	Montague County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	8.2%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,964	$51,349	—

Older residents in towns around Bowie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nocona, TX	17 mi	656	136
Bridgeport, TX	24 mi	551	144
Henrietta, TX	27 mi	816	91
Decatur, TX	27 mi	1,623	244
Jacksboro, TX	29 mi	532	108
Briar, TX	40 mi	1,003	86

Nursing homes near Bowie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Bowie	Bowie, TX	1.9 mi	5 of 5	180	(940) 872-2818
Nocona Rehabilitation And Care Center	Nocona, TX	17 mi	1 of 5	89	(940) 825-3288
Bridgeport Medical Lodge	Bridgeport, TX	24 mi	1 of 5	152	(940) 683-5023

Hospices serving Bowie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solaris Hospice Inc	Decatur, TX	27 mi	(940) 627-1011
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	(940) 432-0588
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	(940) 696-8901
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	(940) 500-2537

Straight-line miles from the center of Bowie. 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 Bowie

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 29% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Bowie 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 Bowie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bowie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Bowie in Bowie (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Nocona Rehabilitation And Care Center in Nocona (17 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bridgeport Medical Lodge in Bridgeport (24 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bowie?

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 29% of the $3,497 monthly median income of Bowie 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 Bowie, TX