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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Friendswood, TX: the local picture

952

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

6,684

residents 65 or older (16% of Friendswood)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Galveston County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Friendswood has about 952 residents aged 85 or older among 6,684 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Galveston County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Friendswood 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.

Friendswood compared with Galveston County and Texas

Census figure	Friendswood	Galveston County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	21%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,537	$59,920	—

Older residents in towns around Friendswood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Webster, TX	5.3 mi	1,819	257
League City, TX	5.6 mi	15,166	1,552
Alvin, TX	5.9 mi	3,861	475
Nassau Bay, TX	7.3 mi	1,199	158
Pearland, TX	8.1 mi	15,739	1,934
Dickinson, TX	9.5 mi	2,659	159

Nursing homes near Friendswood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Friendship Haven Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cen	Friendswood, TX	0.5 mi	4 of 5	150	(281) 992-4300
Regency Village	Webster, TX	5.2 mi	2 of 5	122	(832) 740-1607
Ignite Medical Resort Webster, LLC	Webster, TX	5.2 mi	5 of 5	70	(832) 426-7030
Focused Care At Webster	Webster, TX	5.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(281) 488-5224
Park Manor Of South Belt	Houston, TX	5.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(281) 922-6802
Magnolia Crossing Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Houston, TX	5.6 mi	3 of 5	128	(832) 328-2350

Hospices serving Friendswood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Allegiance Hospice	Webster, TX	4.8 mi	(713) 492-0329
Essential Hospice And Palliative Services, LLC.	Webster, TX	4.8 mi	(832) 224-4756
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Greater Houston LLC	League City, TX	6.3 mi	(713) 984-2100
Spectrum Hospice Inc	League City, TX	6.3 mi	(800) 270-7120

Straight-line miles from the center of Friendswood. 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 Friendswood

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 19% of the $5,211 monthly median income of Friendswood 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 Friendswood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Friendswood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Friendship Haven Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cen in Friendswood (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Regency Village in Webster (5.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ignite Medical Resort Webster, LLC in Webster (5.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Friendswood?

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 19% of the $5,211 monthly median income of Friendswood 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 Friendswood, TX