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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elm Creek, TX: the local picture

20

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

345

residents 65 or older (9.4% of Elm Creek)

56%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Maverick County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elm Creek has about 20 residents aged 85 or older among 345 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.

56% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Maverick County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Elm Creek 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.

Elm Creek compared with Maverick County and Texas

Census figure	Elm Creek	Maverick County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	9.4%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	33%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	32%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	97%	89%	35%

Older residents in towns around Elm Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eagle Pass, TX	4.5 mi	3,466	430
Eidson Road, TX	7.3 mi	1,398	86
Chula Vista, TX	9.3 mi	576	100
Rosita, TX	11 mi	369	45
Crystal City, TX	41 mi	1,024	232
Carrizo Springs, TX	42 mi	699	49

Nursing homes near Elm Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eagle Pass Nursing And Rehabilitation	Eagle Pass, TX	4.4 mi	2 of 5	114	(830) 773-4488
La Hacienda De Paz Rehabilitation And Care Center	Eagle Pass, TX	4.8 mi	2 of 5	104	(830) 213-8138
Maverick Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Eagle Pass, TX	5.1 mi	2 of 5	114	(830) 757-8566

Hospices serving Elm Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eagle Pass Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Eagle Pass, TX	5.2 mi	(830) 213-8122
Maverick Hospice Care	Eagle Pass, TX	5.2 mi	(830) 757-1362
Haven Hospice	Eagle Pass, TX	5.2 mi	(830) 757-0966
Superior Hospice Of Del Rio LLC	Del Rio, TX	50 mi	(830) 775-7104

Straight-line miles from the center of Elm Creek. 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 Elm Creek

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. 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 Elm Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elm Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eagle Pass Nursing And Rehabilitation in Eagle Pass (4.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); La Hacienda De Paz Rehabilitation And Care Center in Eagle Pass (4.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Maverick Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Eagle Pass (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elm Creek?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Elm Creek, TX