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

Local figures

Dementia Care in DeCordova, TX: the local picture

98

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1,172

residents 65 or older (37% of DeCordova)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Hood County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

DeCordova has about 98 residents aged 85 or older among 1,172 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Hood County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older DeCordova 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.

DeCordova compared with Hood County and Texas

Census figure	DeCordova	Hood County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	37%	26%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	7.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	9.6%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,389	$65,009	—

Older residents in towns around DeCordova

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Granbury, TX	4.8 mi	3,632	612
Pecan Plantation, TX	5.1 mi	3,263	471
Oak Trail Shores, TX	9.2 mi	425	29
Godley, TX	9.6 mi	231	4
Glen Rose, TX	13 mi	622	59
Cleburne, TX	17 mi	5,011	582

Nursing homes near DeCordova

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbor Lakes Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Granbury, TX	4.3 mi	5 of 5	142	(817) 408-3800
Avir At Granbury	Granbury, TX	5.4 mi	1 of 5	90	(817) 573-3773
Granbury Care Center	Granbury, TX	6.2 mi	1 of 5	174	(817) 573-3726
Granbury Rehab & Nursing	Granbury, TX	7.1 mi	2 of 5	95	(817) 279-7600
Glen Rose Nursing And Rehab Center	Glen Rose, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	118	(254) 897-1429
Cherokee Rose Nursing & Rehabilitation	Glen Rose, TX	14 mi	3 of 5	102	(254) 897-7361

Hospices serving DeCordova

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Brazos, LLC	Cleburne, TX	17 mi	(682) 317-1810
Wings Over Texas Hospice	Cleburne, TX	17 mi	(817) 774-9154
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	23 mi	(817) 238-0770
Beyondfaith Hospice, LLC	Weatherford, TX	23 mi	(817) 770-0207

Straight-line miles from the center of DeCordova. 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 DeCordova

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 21% of the $4,699 monthly median income of DeCordova 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 DeCordova: common questions

What nursing homes are near DeCordova?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harbor Lakes Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Granbury (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avir At Granbury in Granbury (5.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Granbury Care Center in Granbury (6.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in DeCordova?

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 21% of the $4,699 monthly median income of DeCordova 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 DeCordova, TX