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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cameron, TX: the local picture

104

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

878

residents 65 or older (16% of Cameron)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Milam County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cameron has about 104 residents aged 85 or older among 878 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Milam County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Cameron 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.

Cameron compared with Milam County and Texas

Census figure	Cameron	Milam County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	18%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,019	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Cameron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rockdale, TX	14 mi	1,003	89
Hearne, TX	23 mi	802	129
Caldwell, TX	28 mi	624	45
Temple, TX	30 mi	13,547	1,930
Troy, TX	30 mi	394	28
Marlin, TX	31 mi	891	192

Nursing homes near Cameron

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation	Cameron, TX	0.5 mi	2 of 5	104	(254) 697-6564
Winnie L Nursing & Rehabilitation	Cameron, TX	0.6 mi	2 of 5	105	(254) 697-4985
Heritage House Nursing And Rehabilitation	Rosebud, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	85	(254) 583-7904
Rockdale Estates & Rehabilitation	Rockdale, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	84	(512) 446-2548
Crossroads Nursing & Rehabilitation	Hearne, TX	23 mi	3 of 5	80	(979) 280-0440
Avir At Caldwell	Caldwell, TX	25 mi	1 of 5	112	(979) 567-0920

Hospices serving Cameron

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Temple, TX	28 mi	(254) 742-2000
Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice	Temple, TX	28 mi	(254) 773-6020
Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple	Temple, TX	29 mi	(254) 724-4090
Enhabit Hospice	Temple, TX	29 mi	(254) 677-7377

Straight-line miles from the center of Cameron. 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 Cameron

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 21% of the $4,835 monthly median income of Cameron 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 Cameron: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cameron?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation in Cameron (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Winnie L Nursing & Rehabilitation in Cameron (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage House Nursing And Rehabilitation in Rosebud (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cameron?

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 21% of the $4,835 monthly median income of Cameron 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 Cameron, TX