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

Local figures

Dementia Care in DeSoto, TX: the local picture

613

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

8,911

residents 65 or older (16% of DeSoto)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

DeSoto has about 613 residents aged 85 or older among 8,911 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 Dallas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older DeSoto 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.

DeSoto compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	DeSoto	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	43%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,979	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around DeSoto

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Glenn Heights, TX	3.4 mi	1,324	33
Ovilla, TX	4.2 mi	866	10
Duncanville, TX	4.4 mi	6,567	771
Lancaster, TX	5.2 mi	4,958	442
Cedar Hill, TX	5.7 mi	5,552	499
Red Oak, TX	7.7 mi	1,752	120

Nursing homes near DeSoto

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Methodist Transitional Care Center-Desoto LLC	Desoto, TX	0.3 mi	3 of 5	100	(281) 419-5520
Desoto Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Desoto, TX	0.7 mi	3 of 5	110	(972) 223-3944
Park Village Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Desoto, TX	1.7 mi	2 of 5	150	(972) 230-1000
Five Points Nursing And Rehabilitation	Desoto, TX	2.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(972) 694-9810
Windsor Gardens	Lancaster, TX	3.0 mi	2 of 5	150	(972) 228-8029
Williamsburg Village Healthcare Campus	Desoto, TX	3.3 mi	2 of 5	242	(972) 572-6200

Hospices serving DeSoto

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of Dallas, L.P.	Desoto, TX	0.4 mi	(469) 329-3321
M & L Medical Services Hospice Inc	Desoto, TX	0.4 mi	(972) 228-8500
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Dallas, LLC	Dallas, TX	4.7 mi	(214) 944-1453
Kdb Hospice LLC	Duncanville, TX	5.0 mi	(214) 919-5797

Straight-line miles from the center of DeSoto. 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 DeSoto

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 17% of the $5,998 monthly median income of DeSoto 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 DeSoto: common questions

What nursing homes are near DeSoto?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Methodist Transitional Care Center-Desoto LLC in Desoto (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Desoto Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Desoto (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Park Village Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Desoto (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in DeSoto?

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 17% of the $5,998 monthly median income of DeSoto 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 DeSoto, TX