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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cactus, TX: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

184

residents 65 or older (6.0% of Cactus)

32%

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

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cactus has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 184 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Moore County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Cactus 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.

Cactus compared with Moore County and Texas

Census figure	Cactus	Moore County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	6.0%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	20%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	92%	53%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,611	$39,706	—

Older residents in towns around Cactus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sunray, TX	10 mi	128	0
Dumas, TX	13 mi	1,881	320
Dalhart, TX	28 mi	1,001	131
Borger, TX	43 mi	1,959	233
Spearman, TX	47 mi	429	121
Guymon, OK	54 mi	1,010	72

Nursing homes near Cactus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Memorial Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dumas, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	46	(806) 935-6500
Great Plains Nursing And Rehabilitation	Dumas, TX	14 mi	5 of 5	120	(806) 935-4143
Coldwater Manor	Stratford, TX	21 mi	5 of 5	26	(806) 396-5568

Hospices serving Cactus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Memorial Hospice	Dumas, TX	11 mi	(806) 935-4946
Gentiva	Amarillo, TX	61 mi	(806) 372-7696

Straight-line miles from the center of Cactus. 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 Cactus

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 31% of the $3,218 monthly median income of Cactus 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 Cactus: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cactus?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Memorial Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Dumas (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Great Plains Nursing And Rehabilitation in Dumas (14 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Coldwater Manor in Stratford (21 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cactus?

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 31% of the $3,218 monthly median income of Cactus 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 Cactus, TX