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

Local figures

Dementia Care in De Leon, TX: the local picture

50

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

455

residents 65 or older (18% of De Leon)

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Comanche County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

De Leon has about 50 residents aged 85 or older among 455 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.

64% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Comanche County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older De Leon 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.

De Leon compared with Comanche County and Texas

Census figure	De Leon	Comanche County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	21%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,583	$49,620	—

Older residents in towns around De Leon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dublin, TX	12 mi	510	27
Comanche, TX	15 mi	800	87
Stephenville, TX	20 mi	2,413	281
Eastland, TX	26 mi	626	123
Ranger, TX	26 mi	429	30
Cisco, TX	32 mi	793	48

Nursing homes near De Leon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
De Leon Nursing And Rehabilitation	De Leon, TX	0.5 mi	5 of 5	98	(254) 893-2075
Legacy Estate Long Term Care	Comanche, TX	8.1 mi	4 of 5	100	(254) 879-4970
Western Hills Healthcare Residence	Comanche, TX	15 mi	2 of 5	158	(325) 356-2571
Stephenville Nursing And Rehabilitation	Stephenville, TX	19 mi	5 of 5	46	(254) 968-3313
Avir At Stephenville	Stephenville, TX	20 mi	1 of 5	102	(254) 968-2158
Lone Star Rehabilitation & Wellness Center	Stephenville, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	122	(254) 968-4649

Hospices serving De Leon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Services Hospice	Dublin, TX	11 mi	(254) 445-4675
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	62 mi	(817) 238-0770
Wings Over Texas Hospice	Cleburne, TX	68 mi	(817) 774-9154
Enhabit Hospice	Abilene, TX	75 mi	(325) 266-0260

Straight-line miles from the center of De Leon. 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 De Leon

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 38% of the $2,632 monthly median income of De Leon 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 De Leon: common questions

What nursing homes are near De Leon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are De Leon Nursing And Rehabilitation in De Leon (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Legacy Estate Long Term Care in Comanche (8.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Western Hills Healthcare Residence in Comanche (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in De Leon?

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 38% of the $2,632 monthly median income of De Leon 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 De Leon, TX