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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bulverde, TX: the local picture

298

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

1,822

residents 65 or older (28% of Bulverde)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Comal County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bulverde has about 298 residents aged 85 or older among 1,822 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Comal County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

6.2% of older Bulverde 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.

Bulverde compared with Comal County and Texas

Census figure	Bulverde	Comal County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	28%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	6.2%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	7.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	15%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,838	$75,898	—

Older residents in towns around Bulverde

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Timberwood Park, TX	5.9 mi	5,009	545
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX	12 mi	2,385	166
Hollywood Park, TX	12 mi	596	63
Canyon Lake, TX	13 mi	7,964	641
Garden Ridge, TX	13 mi	980	82
Scenic Oaks, TX	15 mi	1,736	23

Nursing homes near Bulverde

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Heights Of Bulverde	Spring Branch, TX	2.4 mi	2 of 5	124	(830) 438-1276
Coronado At Stone Oak	San Antonio, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	112	(210) 402-5750
Stone Oak Care Center	San Antonio, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	152	(210) 481-9000
The Enclave	San Antonio, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	142	(210) 982-4600
Sonterra Health Center	San Antonio, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	124	(210) 545-4800
San Antonio Wellness & Rehabilitation	San Antonio, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	154	(210) 653-1219

Hospices serving Bulverde

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Texas Hospice	Spring Branch, TX	11 mi	(830) 730-7711
Harbour Hospice	San Antonio, TX	13 mi	(210) 403-9911
All Seasons Hospice Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	13 mi	(210) 767-3870
Abundant Hospice, LLC	San Antonio, TX	13 mi	(210) 608-0081

Straight-line miles from the center of Bulverde. 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 Bulverde

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 13% of the $8,070 monthly median income of Bulverde 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 Bulverde: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bulverde?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Heights Of Bulverde in Spring Branch (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Coronado At Stone Oak in San Antonio (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Stone Oak Care Center in San Antonio (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bulverde?

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 13% of the $8,070 monthly median income of Bulverde 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 Bulverde, TX