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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Galena Park, TX: the local picture

53

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

1,181

residents 65 or older (11% of Galena Park)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Galena Park has about 53 residents aged 85 or older among 1,181 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 (34% in Harris County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Galena Park 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.

Galena Park compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	Galena Park	Harris County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	77%	45%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,375	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around Galena Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jacinto City, TX	1.5 mi	1,216	91
Cloverleaf, TX	4.6 mi	2,133	184
South Houston, TX	5.8 mi	1,825	163
Channelview, TX	7.9 mi	4,253	356
Pasadena, TX	8.0 mi	17,632	1,384
Deer Park, TX	8.2 mi	5,917	535

Nursing homes near Galena Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jacinto Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Houston, TX	1.5 mi	1 of 5	148	(713) 455-1744
Paradigm At Faith Memorial	Pasadena, TX	4.7 mi	3 of 5	112	(713) 473-8573
Afton Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Houston, TX	5.3 mi	1 of 5	169	(713) 644-8393
Avir At Courtyard	Houston, TX	5.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(713) 644-8048
Golfcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation	Houston, TX	5.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(713) 643-2628
Avir At Golfcrest	Houston, TX	5.9 mi	2 of 5	200	(713) 644-2101

Hospices serving Galena Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Exalting Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Houston, TX	7.8 mi	(832) 815-9086
Midtown Hospice, Inc.	Houston, TX	7.8 mi	(832) 549-0994
Houston Hospice	Houston, TX	10 mi	(713) 467-7423
Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P	Houston, TX	11 mi	(713) 663-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of Galena Park. 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 Galena Park

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 $3,281 monthly median income of Galena Park 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 Galena Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Galena Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jacinto Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Houston (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Paradigm At Faith Memorial in Pasadena (4.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Afton Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Houston (5.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Galena Park?

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 $3,281 monthly median income of Galena Park 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 Galena Park, TX