In-Home Dementia Care in Central Gardens, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in Central Gardens, TX: the local picture

196

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

918

residents 65 or older (23% of Central Gardens)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Central Gardens has about 196 residents aged 85 or older among 918 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Central Gardens 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.

Central Gardens compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Central Gardens	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	23%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,875	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Central Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nederland, TX	1.8 mi	3,007	453
Port Neches, TX	4.0 mi	2,377	278
Groves, TX	6.9 mi	2,604	196
Port Arthur, TX	9.7 mi	8,280	848
Vidor, TX	9.8 mi	1,760	131
Beaumont, TX	10.0 mi	18,468	2,229

Nursing homes near Central Gardens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Port Arthur Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Port Arthur, TX	3.1 mi	2 of 5	199	(409) 727-1651
Sabine Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Port Arthur, TX	4.9 mi	1 of 5	150	(409) 962-5541
Magnolia Manor	Groves, TX	6.5 mi	2 of 5	126	(409) 962-5785
Bonne Vie	Port Arthur, TX	7.5 mi	5 of 5	140	(409) 727-1525
Oak Grove Nursing Home	Groves, TX	8.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(409) 963-1266
Avir At Beaumont	Beaumont, TX	8.9 mi	1 of 5	214	(409) 842-4550

Hospices serving Central Gardens

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas	Nederland, TX	1.7 mi	(409) 213-7300
Three Oaks Hospice	Beaumont, TX	7.4 mi	(409) 751-2100
Trinity Hospice	Beaumont, TX	7.4 mi	(409) 299-4477
Gentiva	Beaumont, TX	7.4 mi	(409) 924-0085

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Gardens. 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 Central Gardens

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 $5,906 monthly median income of Central Gardens 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 Central Gardens: common questions

What nursing homes are near Central Gardens?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Port Arthur Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Port Arthur (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sabine Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Port Arthur (4.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Magnolia Manor in Groves (6.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Central Gardens?

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 $5,906 monthly median income of Central Gardens 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.

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