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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ferris, TX: the local picture

15

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

284

residents 65 or older (8.8% of Ferris)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ellis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ferris has about 15 residents aged 85 or older among 284 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Ellis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Ferris 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.

Ferris compared with Ellis County and Texas

Census figure	Ferris	Ellis County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	7.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	20%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,348	$65,332	—

Older residents in towns around Ferris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wilmer, TX	4.3 mi	545	45
Red Oak, TX	6.6 mi	1,752	120
Lancaster, TX	7.0 mi	4,958	442
Hutchins, TX	7.6 mi	457	0
Palmer, TX	7.7 mi	230	13
Combine, TX	9.9 mi	476	10

Nursing homes near Ferris

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Lancaster	Lancaster, TX	7.1 mi	1 of 5	110	(972) 227-5110
Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation	Lancaster, TX	7.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(972) 227-6066
Red Oak Health And Rehabilitation Center	Red Oak, TX	8.5 mi	3 of 5	144	(469) 552-0500
Millbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Lancaster, TX	8.5 mi	1 of 5	124	(972) 275-1900
Windsor Gardens	Lancaster, TX	9.2 mi	2 of 5	150	(972) 228-8029
The Manor At Seagoville	Seagoville, TX	10 mi	3 of 5	90	(972) 287-2491

Hospices serving Ferris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Dallas, LLC	Dallas, TX	13 mi	(214) 944-1453
Traditions Health	Waxahachie, TX	14 mi	(972) 878-2273
Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas	Waxahachie, TX	14 mi	(972) 923-2436
Peaceful Hope Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Dallas, TX	16 mi	(214) 866-9270

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferris. 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 Ferris

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 31% of the $3,279 monthly median income of Ferris 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 Ferris: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ferris?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Lancaster in Lancaster (7.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lancaster (7.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Red Oak Health And Rehabilitation Center in Red Oak (8.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ferris?

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 31% of the $3,279 monthly median income of Ferris 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 (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 Ferris, TX