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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bushland, TX: the local picture

102

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

307

residents 65 or older (11% of Bushland)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Potter County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bushland has about 102 residents aged 85 or older among 307 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Potter County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Bushland 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.

Bushland compared with Potter County and Texas

Census figure	Bushland	Potter County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	36%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,485	$39,015	—

Older residents in towns around Bushland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Amarillo, TX	13 mi	30,530	3,574
Canyon, TX	17 mi	1,991	370
Hereford, TX	33 mi	1,773	255
Panhandle, TX	40 mi	593	103
Dumas, TX	46 mi	1,881	320
Dimmitt, TX	47 mi	816	22

Nursing homes near Bushland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Five Points Nursing And Rehabilitation	Amarillo, TX	7.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(817) 348-8969
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites	Amarillo, TX	7.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(806) 457-6700
Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center	Amarillo, TX	8.4 mi	1 of 5	98	(806) 355-8281
Amarillo Center For Skilled Care	Amarillo, TX	8.4 mi	3 of 5	122	(806) 352-8800
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home	Amarillo, TX	8.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 322-8387
Heritage Convalescent Center	Amarillo, TX	9.0 mi	2 of 5	116	(806) 352-5295

Hospices serving Bushland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
High Plains Senior Care Hospice	Amarillo, TX	9.3 mi	(806) 350-7100
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest	Amarillo, TX	9.3 mi	(806) 356-0026
Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo	Amarillo, TX	9.3 mi	(806) 576-0075
Gentiva	Amarillo, TX	10 mi	(806) 372-7696

Straight-line miles from the center of Bushland. 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 Bushland

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 24% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Bushland 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 Bushland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bushland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Five Points Nursing And Rehabilitation in Amarillo (7.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites in Amarillo (7.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Kirkland Court Health And Rehabilitation Center in Amarillo (8.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bushland?

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 24% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Bushland 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Bushland, TX