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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Garland, TX: the local picture

2,591

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

31,085

residents 65 or older (13% of Garland)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Garland has about 2,591 residents aged 85 or older among 31,085 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 Dallas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Garland 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.

Garland compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Garland	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	53%	43%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,900	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Garland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rowlett, TX	4.8 mi	9,021	771
Sachse, TX	5.0 mi	3,595	224
Richardson, TX	6.2 mi	15,397	2,156
Murphy, TX	7.5 mi	2,384	111
Sunnyvale, TX	8.7 mi	1,550	106
Wylie, TX	10 mi	5,763	344

Nursing homes near Garland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beltline Healthcare Center	Garland, TX	1.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(972) 495-7700
Avir At Garland	Garland, TX	2.0 mi	1 of 5	109	(972) 276-9571
Pleasant Valley Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cent	Garland, TX	2.2 mi	2 of 5	124	(972) 496-8800
Advanced Health & Rehab Center Of Garland	Garland, TX	2.5 mi	1 of 5	139	(972) 278-3566
The Parks At Garland Healthcare And Rehab	Garland, TX	3.1 mi	4 of 5	132	(972) 495-7000
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation -Garland	Garland, TX	3.2 mi	3 of 5	132	(972) 543-7700

Hospices serving Garland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vbm Hospice Inc	Garland, TX	0.9 mi	(217) 774-2916
Mesquite Hospice Inc	Garland, TX	2.2 mi	(214) 473-4790
Mission Hearts Hospice	Garland, TX	2.2 mi	(214) 909-2338
Icon Hospice	Garland, TX	2.2 mi	(214) 553-5675

Straight-line miles from the center of Garland. 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 Garland

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 20% of the $5,158 monthly median income of Garland 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 Garland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Garland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Beltline Healthcare Center in Garland (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avir At Garland in Garland (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pleasant Valley Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cent in Garland (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Garland?

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 20% of the $5,158 monthly median income of Garland 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 Garland, TX