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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carrollton, TX: the local picture

1,477

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

18,384

residents 65 or older (14% of Carrollton)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carrollton has about 1,477 residents aged 85 or older among 18,384 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Denton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Carrollton 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.

Carrollton compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	Carrollton	Denton County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	6.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	41%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,543	$78,360	—

Older residents in towns around Carrollton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Addison, TX	4.2 mi	1,882	70
Farmers Branch, TX	4.4 mi	4,417	330
Coppell, TX	5.6 mi	5,351	457
Lewisville, TX	6.1 mi	12,974	1,624
The Colony, TX	6.9 mi	5,077	682
Plano, TX	9.8 mi	42,668	3,949

Nursing homes near Carrollton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Gardens Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Carrollton, TX	1.1 mi	1 of 5	150	(972) 242-0666
The Madison On Marsh	Carrollton, TX	2.8 mi	4 of 5	125	(972) 416-1764
Brookhaven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Carrollton, TX	2.9 mi	1 of 5	180	(972) 394-7141
Carrollton Health And Rehabilitation Center	Carrollton, TX	2.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(972) 245-1573
Sandy Lake Rehabilitation And Care Center	Coppell, TX	3.4 mi	2 of 5	123	(972) 304-4444
Vista Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lewisville, TX	4.0 mi	4 of 5	132	(972) 906-9789

Hospices serving Carrollton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Precise Personalized Care Hospice LLC	Carrollton, TX	1.4 mi	(469) 324-5650
Century Hospice LLC	Carrollton, TX	1.4 mi	(972) 695-6126
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Texas Ltd	Carrollton, TX	1.4 mi	(972) 479-0766
Carenow Hospice LLC	Carrollton, TX	1.4 mi	(469) 758-0017

Straight-line miles from the center of Carrollton. 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 Carrollton

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 17% of the $5,879 monthly median income of Carrollton 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 Carrollton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carrollton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Gardens Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Carrollton (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Madison On Marsh in Carrollton (2.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Brookhaven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Carrollton (2.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carrollton?

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 17% of the $5,879 monthly median income of Carrollton 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 Carrollton, TX