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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Briar, TX: the local picture

86

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1,003

residents 65 or older (14% of Briar)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Wise County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Briar has about 86 residents aged 85 or older among 1,003 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Wise County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Briar 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.

Briar compared with Wise County and Texas

Census figure	Briar	Wise County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	8.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	17%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,448	$64,324	—

Older residents in towns around Briar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pecan Acres, TX	6.6 mi	518	0
Springtown, TX	7.0 mi	485	8
Azle, TX	8.8 mi	2,156	250
Haslet, TX	14 mi	620	9
Decatur, TX	14 mi	1,623	244
Justin, TX	16 mi	504	86

Nursing homes near Briar

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springtown Park Rehabilitation And Care Center	Springtown, TX	7.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(817) 755-5116
Azle Manor Health Care, L.L.L.P.	Azle, TX	8.7 mi	2 of 5	142	(817) 444-2536
Decatur Medical Lodge	Decatur, TX	14 mi	2 of 5	124	(940) 626-2800
The Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation	Decatur, TX	14 mi	1 of 5	110	(940) 627-2165
Heritage Place Of Decatur	Decatur, TX	15 mi	3 of 5	60	(940) 627-5444
The Lodge Of Saginaw Health And Wellness	Saginaw, TX	16 mi	1 of 5	130	(685) 900-1210

Hospices serving Briar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solaris Hospice Inc	Decatur, TX	15 mi	(940) 627-1011
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	22 mi	(817) 238-0770
Beyondfaith Hospice, LLC	Weatherford, TX	22 mi	(817) 770-0207
Community Healthcare Of Texas	Fort Worth, TX	22 mi	(817) 870-2795

Straight-line miles from the center of Briar. 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 Briar

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 22% of the $4,537 monthly median income of Briar 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 Briar: common questions

What nursing homes are near Briar?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Springtown Park Rehabilitation And Care Center in Springtown (7.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Azle Manor Health Care, L.L.L.P. in Azle (8.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Decatur Medical Lodge in Decatur (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Briar?

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 22% of the $4,537 monthly median income of Briar 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 Briar, TX