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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brownwood, TX: the local picture

507

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

3,216

residents 65 or older (17% of Brownwood)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Brown County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brownwood has about 507 residents aged 85 or older among 3,216 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Brown County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Brownwood 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.

Brownwood compared with Brown County and Texas

Census figure	Brownwood	Brown County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	3.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	48%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	16%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,125	$47,265	—

Older residents in towns around Brownwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Early, TX	3.1 mi	505	105
Comanche, TX	25 mi	800	87
Coleman, TX	27 mi	1,014	50
De Leon, TX	38 mi	455	50
San Saba, TX	39 mi	525	47
Dublin, TX	46 mi	510	27

Nursing homes near Brownwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Songbird Lodge	Brownwood, TX	2.3 mi	2 of 5	121	(325) 646-4750
Lake Hills Healthcare Center	Brownwood, TX	2.5 mi	3 of 5	94	(325) 646-6529
Pecan Bayou Nursing And Rehabilitation	Brownwood, TX	2.5 mi	5 of 5	90	(325) 643-9801
Brownwood Nursing & Rehabilitation	Brownwood, TX	2.7 mi	3 of 5	128	(325) 643-9555
Oak Ridge Manor	Brownwood, TX	2.7 mi	3 of 5	114	(325) 643-2746
Care Nursing & Rehabilitation	Brownwood, TX	4.2 mi	3 of 5	97	(325) 646-5521

Hospices serving Brownwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Brownwood, TX	4.4 mi	(325) 643-5718
Coleman Home Health And Hospice Inc	Coleman, TX	28 mi	(325) 625-3222
Kinder Hearts Hospice	Abilene, TX	70 mi	(325) 672-6135
Hospice Of San Angelo	San Angelo, TX	91 mi	(325) 658-6524

Straight-line miles from the center of Brownwood. 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 Brownwood

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 32% of the $3,177 monthly median income of Brownwood 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 Brownwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brownwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Songbird Lodge in Brownwood (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lake Hills Healthcare Center in Brownwood (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pecan Bayou Nursing And Rehabilitation in Brownwood (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brownwood?

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 32% of the $3,177 monthly median income of Brownwood 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 Brownwood, TX