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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fort Stockton, TX: the local picture

132

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,103

residents 65 or older (13% of Fort Stockton)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Pecos County)

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fort Stockton has about 132 residents aged 85 or older among 1,103 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Pecos County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

53% of older Fort Stockton 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.

Fort Stockton compared with Pecos County and Texas

Census figure	Fort Stockton	Pecos County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	41%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	30%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	52%	49%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,496	$27,597	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Stockton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Crane, TX	47 mi	314	16
Town of Pecos, TX	51 mi	1,363	176
Monahans, TX	54 mi	754	77
Alpine, TX	59 mi	1,484	98
Kermit, TX	68 mi	757	44
West Odessa, TX	69 mi	3,274	51

Nursing homes near Fort Stockton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Focused Care At Fort Stockton	Fort Stockton, TX	1.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(432) 336-7631

Hospices serving Fort Stockton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pecos County Memorial Hospital Home Health And Hos	Fort Stockton, TX	0.3 mi	(432) 336-7044
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Permian Basin	Midland, TX	87 mi	(432) 999-3009
Angels Care Hospice	Midland, TX	91 mi	(432) 208-5530
Excelacare Hospice	San Antonio, TX	277 mi	(432) 550-7593

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Stockton. 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 Fort Stockton

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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fort Stockton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Focused Care At Fort Stockton in Fort Stockton (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fort Stockton?

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 43% of the $2,375 monthly median income of Fort Stockton 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 Fort Stockton, TX