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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Caldwell, TX: the local picture

45

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

624

residents 65 or older (14% of Caldwell)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Burleson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Caldwell has about 45 residents aged 85 or older among 624 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Burleson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Caldwell 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.

Caldwell compared with Burleson County and Texas

Census figure	Caldwell	Burleson County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	8.6%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	16%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,162	$61,250	—

Older residents in towns around Caldwell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rockdale, TX	20 mi	1,003	89
Bryan, TX	21 mi	10,833	1,621
College Station, TX	24 mi	9,017	967
Hearne, TX	25 mi	802	129
Giddings, TX	28 mi	995	155
Cameron, TX	28 mi	878	104

Nursing homes near Caldwell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Copperas Hollow Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Caldwell, TX	1.2 mi	3 of 5	90	(979) 567-4300
Avir At Caldwell	Caldwell, TX	3.8 mi	1 of 5	112	(979) 567-0920
Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation	Rockdale, TX	22 mi	3 of 5	84	(512) 446-2548
Lampstand Nursing And Rehabilitation	Bryan, TX	22 mi	1 of 5	140	(979) 822-6611
Avir At Bryan	Bryan, TX	23 mi	1 of 5	81	(979) 821-7330
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation	Bryan, TX	23 mi	1 of 5	117	(979) 776-7521

Hospices serving Caldwell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Brazos Valley Inc	Bryan, TX	23 mi	(979) 821-2266
Acara Hospice	College Station, TX	23 mi	(979) 661-7272
Allumine Hospice	College Station, TX	23 mi	(979) 704-6684
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas	College Station, TX	23 mi	(979) 314-9235

Straight-line miles from the center of Caldwell. 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 Caldwell

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 16% of the $6,430 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Caldwell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Copperas Hollow Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Caldwell (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Avir At Caldwell in Caldwell (3.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation in Rockdale (22 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Caldwell?

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 16% of the $6,430 monthly median income of Caldwell 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 Caldwell, TX