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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Denison, TX: the local picture

778

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

5,178

residents 65 or older (20% of Denison)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Denison has about 778 residents aged 85 or older among 5,178 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Grayson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Denison 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.

Denison compared with Grayson County and Texas

Census figure	Denison	Grayson County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	12%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,297	$54,577	—

Older residents in towns around Denison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pottsboro, TX	5.2 mi	540	24
Sherman, TX	9.9 mi	7,338	1,093
Calera, OK	14 mi	311	60
Howe, TX	18 mi	275	35
Durant, OK	19 mi	2,980	390
Whitesboro, TX	20 mi	714	216

Nursing homes near Denison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Memorial	Denison, TX	1.6 mi	1 of 5	136	(903) 465-7442
Woodlands Place Rehabilitation Suites	Denison, TX	1.7 mi	3 of 5	133	(903) 462-1200
The Homestead Of Denison	Denison, TX	1.9 mi	3 of 5	140	(903) 463-4663
Beacon Hill	Denison, TX	3.1 mi	4 of 5	150	(903) 327-8537
Denison Nursing And Rehab	Denison, TX	3.2 mi	2 of 5	71	(903) 465-2438
Avir At Sherman	Sherman, TX	6.3 mi	2 of 5	132	(903) 891-1730

Hospices serving Denison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angel Hands Hospice Of Texoma	Denison, TX	2.3 mi	(214) 556-4996
Guardian Hospice	Sherman, TX	8.7 mi	(903) 868-0267
Concord Hospice LLC	Sherman, TX	8.7 mi	(469) 906-2000
Heart To Heart Hospice Of North Texas LLC	Sherman, TX	8.7 mi	(903) 892-6406

Straight-line miles from the center of Denison. 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 Denison

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 $4,525 monthly median income of Denison 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 Denison: common questions

What nursing homes are near Denison?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Memorial in Denison (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Woodlands Place Rehabilitation Suites in Denison (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Homestead Of Denison in Denison (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Denison?

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 $4,525 monthly median income of Denison 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 Denison, TX