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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bridgeport, TX: the local picture

144

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

551

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Bridgeport)

17%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bridgeport has about 144 residents aged 85 or older among 551 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.

17% 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.

8.0% of older Bridgeport 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.

Bridgeport compared with Wise County and Texas

Census figure	Bridgeport	Wise County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.0%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.6%	8.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	17%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,393	$64,324	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Decatur, TX	11 mi	1,623	244
Briar, TX	17 mi	1,003	86
Springtown, TX	17 mi	485	8
Jacksboro, TX	22 mi	532	108
Pecan Acres, TX	24 mi	518	0
Bowie, TX	24 mi	1,012	238

Nursing homes near Bridgeport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgeport Medical Lodge	Bridgeport, TX	1.3 mi	1 of 5	152	(940) 683-5023
Decatur Medical Lodge	Decatur, TX	10 mi	2 of 5	124	(940) 626-2800
Heritage Place Of Decatur	Decatur, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	60	(940) 627-5444
The Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation	Decatur, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	110	(940) 627-2165
Springtown Park Rehabilitation And Care Center	Springtown, TX	18 mi	5 of 5	120	(817) 755-5116
Avir At Jacksboro	Jacksboro, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	104	(940) 567-2686

Hospices serving Bridgeport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solaris Hospice Inc	Decatur, TX	12 mi	(940) 627-1011
Gentiva	Mineral Wells, TX	34 mi	(940) 468-4194
Enhabit Hospice	Fort Worth, TX	39 mi	(817) 263-8808
Community Healthcare Of Texas	Fort Worth, TX	40 mi	(817) 870-2795

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport

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 17% of the $6,033 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bridgeport?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bridgeport Medical Lodge in Bridgeport (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Decatur Medical Lodge in Decatur (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Place Of Decatur in Decatur (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bridgeport?

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 17% of the $6,033 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport, TX