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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dallas, TX: the local picture

16,934

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

154,291

residents 65 or older (12% of Dallas)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dallas has about 16,934 residents aged 85 or older among 154,291 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Dallas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Dallas 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.

Dallas compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Dallas	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	41%	43%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,033	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Dallas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Highland Park, TX	3.3 mi	1,731	220
University Park, TX	4.2 mi	2,156	150
Cockrell Hill, TX	8.1 mi	433	31
Balch Springs, TX	10 mi	2,381	167
Mesquite, TX	11 mi	16,867	1,650
Hutchins, TX	11 mi	457	0

Nursing homes near Dallas

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Simpson Place	Dallas, TX	0.6 mi	2 of 5	50	(214) 231-0864
Avir At Dallas	Dallas, TX	0.8 mi	1 of 5	136	(214) 821-0050
Ventana By Buckner	Dallas, TX	1.6 mi	5 of 5	72	(214) 758-8031
Fair Park Health & Rehabilitation Center	Dallas, TX	1.7 mi	1 of 5	114	(214) 421-2159
Le Reve Rehabilitation & Memory Care	Dallas, TX	4.6 mi	1 of 5	108	(469) 501-5051
C C Young Memorial Home	Dallas, TX	4.7 mi	5 of 5	129	(214) 827-8080

Hospices serving Dallas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of East Dallas - Fort Worth, LP	Dallas, TX	0.2 mi	(469) 329-3321
Thousand Oaks Hospice Care Inc	Dallas, TX	0.3 mi	(800) 978-0402
Cc Young Home Health And Hospice	Dallas, TX	2.4 mi	(214) 841-2825
Provista Hospice	Dallas, TX	2.6 mi	(214) 965-0431

Straight-line miles from the center of Dallas. 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 Dallas

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 22% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Dallas 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 Dallas: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dallas?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Simpson Place in Dallas (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avir At Dallas in Dallas (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ventana By Buckner in Dallas (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dallas?

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 22% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Dallas 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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