In-Home Dementia Care in College Station, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in College Station, TX: the local picture

967

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

9,017

residents 65 or older (7.2% of College Station)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

College Station has about 967 residents aged 85 or older among 9,017 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Brazos County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older College Station 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.

College Station compared with Brazos County and Texas

Census figure	College Station	Brazos County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	7.2%	10%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	9.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	24%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,359	$63,705	—

Older residents in towns around College Station

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bryan, TX	7.5 mi	10,833	1,621
Navasota, TX	18 mi	1,359	204
Caldwell, TX	24 mi	624	45
Hearne, TX	27 mi	802	129
Brenham, TX	30 mi	3,770	477
Madisonville, TX	34 mi	892	65

Nursing homes near College Station

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation	College Station, TX	0.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(979) 694-2200
Accel At College Station	College Station, TX	1.1 mi	2 of 5	116	(979) 272-1000
Five Points Nursing & Rehabilitation Of College St	College Station, TX	1.2 mi	1 of 5	130	(979) 213-6105
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation	Bryan, TX	5.6 mi	1 of 5	117	(979) 776-7521
Crestview Retirement Community	Bryan, TX	6.0 mi	5 of 5	48	(979) 776-4778
Avir At Bryan	Bryan, TX	6.1 mi	1 of 5	81	(979) 821-7330

Hospices serving College Station

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Luminos Hospice	College Station, TX	1.6 mi	(979) 291-0319
Enhabit Hospice	College Station, TX	1.6 mi	(979) 268-4710
Remarkable Hospice	College Station, TX	5.2 mi	(979) 314-2620
Vitalcaring Group	College Station, TX	5.2 mi	(979) 822-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of College Station. 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 College Station

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 $5,947 monthly median income of College Station 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 College Station: common questions

What nursing homes are near College Station?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fortress Nursing And Rehabilitation in College Station (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Accel At College Station in College Station (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Five Points Nursing & Rehabilitation Of College St in College Station (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in College Station?

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 $5,947 monthly median income of College Station 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 College Station, TX