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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Columbus, TX: the local picture

103

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

752

residents 65 or older (19% of Columbus)

51%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Columbus has about 103 residents aged 85 or older among 752 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Colorado County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Columbus 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.

Columbus compared with Colorado County and Texas

Census figure	Columbus	Colorado County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	3.7%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	18%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,708	$52,516	—

Older residents in towns around Columbus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Weimar, TX	13 mi	629	94
Eagle Lake, TX	16 mi	512	110
Schulenburg, TX	21 mi	663	195
La Grange, TX	24 mi	857	120
Sealy, TX	24 mi	1,341	71
Bellville, TX	25 mi	1,025	178

Nursing homes near Columbus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trucare Living Centers-Columbus	Columbus, TX	0.3 mi	5 of 5	104	(979) 733-0500
Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community	Columbus, TX	1.5 mi	1 of 5	137	(979) 732-2347
Parkview Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Weimar, TX	13 mi	1 of 5	94	(979) 725-8564
Arbor Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Eagle Lake, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	80	(979) 243-3910
Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center	Schulenburg, TX	21 mi	3 of 5	146	(979) 249-6537
Paradigm At The Oak	Schulenburg, TX	21 mi	1 of 5	90	(979) 743-4150

Hospices serving Columbus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Brenham, TX	34 mi	(979) 260-9700
Unicare Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Katy, TX	50 mi	(832) 532-0876
Fairmont Hospice	Richmond, TX	51 mi	(832) 774-2000
Harbor Hospice Of Richmond, LP	Sugar Land, TX	57 mi	(281) 762-0444

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbus. 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 Columbus

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 23% of the $4,476 monthly median income of Columbus 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 Columbus: common questions

What nursing homes are near Columbus?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Trucare Living Centers-Columbus in Columbus (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community in Columbus (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Parkview Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation in Weimar (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Columbus?

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 23% of the $4,476 monthly median income of Columbus 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.

More near Columbus

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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 Columbus, TX