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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Burkburnett, TX: the local picture

202

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2,063

residents 65 or older (19% of Burkburnett)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Wichita County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Burkburnett has about 202 residents aged 85 or older among 2,063 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Wichita County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Burkburnett 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.

Burkburnett compared with Wichita County and Texas

Census figure	Burkburnett	Wichita County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	13%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,941	$51,984	—

Older residents in towns around Burkburnett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Iowa Park, TX	10 mi	1,206	148
Wichita Falls, TX	12 mi	14,876	1,798
Henrietta, TX	28 mi	816	91
Frederick, OK	31 mi	658	35
Cache, OK	38 mi	483	27
Lawton, OK	38 mi	11,332	1,144

Nursing homes near Burkburnett

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sheridan Medical Lodge	Burkburnett, TX	0.6 mi	4 of 5	130	(940) 569-9500
Avir At Burkburnett	Burkburnett, TX	1.9 mi	2 of 5	60	(940) 569-2236
Texhoma Christian Care Center Inc	Wichita Falls, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	234	(940) 723-8420
Swan Health At Wichita Falls	Wichita Falls, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	72	(940) 322-3393
Rolling Meadows	Wichita Falls, TX	13 mi	not rated	2	(940) 691-7511
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation	Wichita Falls, TX	14 mi	3 of 5	98	(940) 692-8001

Hospices serving Burkburnett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	12 mi	(940) 432-0588
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	12 mi	(940) 696-8901
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita Falls, TX	15 mi	(940) 500-2537
Hospice Of Wichita Falls	Vernon, TX	42 mi	(940) 691-0982

Straight-line miles from the center of Burkburnett. 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 Burkburnett

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 18% of the $5,662 monthly median income of Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett: common questions

What nursing homes are near Burkburnett?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sheridan Medical Lodge in Burkburnett (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avir At Burkburnett in Burkburnett (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Texhoma Christian Care Center Inc in Wichita Falls (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Burkburnett?

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 18% of the $5,662 monthly median income of Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett, TX