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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Deer Park, TX: the local picture

535

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

5,917

residents 65 or older (17% of Deer Park)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Deer Park has about 535 residents aged 85 or older among 5,917 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Harris County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Deer Park 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.

Deer Park compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Deer Park	Harris County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	45%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,616	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Deer Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pasadena, TX	3.1 mi	17,632	1,384
La Porte, TX	4.2 mi	5,521	581
South Houston, TX	7.0 mi	1,825	163
Channelview, TX	7.3 mi	4,253	356
Cloverleaf, TX	7.9 mi	2,133	184
Galena Park, TX	8.2 mi	1,181	53

Nursing homes near Deer Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Courtyards At Pasadena	Pasadena, TX	2.0 mi	3 of 5	196	(713) 477-7877
Sylan Shores Health And Wellness	La Porte, TX	2.7 mi	1 of 5	124	(832) 861-6910
Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Cente	Pasadena, TX	3.8 mi	4 of 5	124	(713) 575-1800
Avir At Pasadena	Pasadena, TX	4.2 mi	4 of 5	131	(713) 946-6787
Focused Care At Pasadena	Pasadena, TX	4.2 mi	1 of 5	125	(713) 941-9155
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast	Pasadena, TX	4.4 mi	5 of 5	30	(713) 359-2000

Hospices serving Deer Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Pasadena, TX	3.1 mi	(713) 476-0270
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Houston - South, LLC	Houston, TX	7.3 mi	(713) 895-8615
Living Hope Hospice	Houston, TX	7.3 mi	(281) 922-9200
Anarcare Home Health Agency Inc	Houston, TX	7.9 mi	(713) 330-1964

Straight-line miles from the center of Deer Park. 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 Deer Park

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 16% of the $6,301 monthly median income of Deer Park 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 Deer Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Deer Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Courtyards At Pasadena in Pasadena (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sylan Shores Health And Wellness in La Porte (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Cente in Pasadena (3.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Deer Park?

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 16% of the $6,301 monthly median income of Deer Park 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 Deer Park, TX