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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brenham, TX: the local picture

477

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

3,770

residents 65 or older (20% of Brenham)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Washington County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brenham has about 477 residents aged 85 or older among 3,770 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Brenham 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.

Brenham compared with Washington County and Texas

Census figure	Brenham	Washington County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	31%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	13%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,771	$55,527	—

Older residents in towns around Brenham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bellville, TX	17 mi	1,025	178
Hempstead, TX	19 mi	460	5
Navasota, TX	24 mi	1,359	204
Prairie View, TX	26 mi	401	102
Waller, TX	28 mi	230	57
College Station, TX	30 mi	9,017	967

Nursing homes near Brenham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kruse Village Senior Living Community	Brenham, TX	1.0 mi	4 of 5	65	(979) 830-1996
High Hope Care Center Of Brenham	Brenham, TX	1.3 mi	3 of 5	96	(979) 836-6611
Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Brenham, TX	1.5 mi	2 of 5	128	(979) 836-9770
Avir At Bellville	Bellville, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	85	(979) 865-3689

Hospices serving Brenham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Brenham, TX	1.4 mi	(979) 260-9700
Vitalcaring Group	College Station, TX	25 mi	(979) 822-5511
Acara Hospice	College Station, TX	25 mi	(979) 661-7272
Allumine Hospice	College Station, TX	25 mi	(979) 704-6684

Straight-line miles from the center of Brenham. 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 Brenham

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 26% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Brenham 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 Brenham: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brenham?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kruse Village Senior Living Community in Brenham (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); High Hope Care Center Of Brenham in Brenham (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Brenham (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brenham?

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 26% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Brenham 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 Brenham, TX