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

Local figures

Dementia Care in George West, TX: the local picture

127

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

532

residents 65 or older (17% of George West)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Live Oak County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

George West has about 127 residents aged 85 or older among 532 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Live Oak County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older George West 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.

George West compared with Live Oak County and Texas

Census figure	George West	Live Oak County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	19%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	29%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,000	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around George West

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beeville, TX	23 mi	1,709	256
Mathis, TX	25 mi	752	157
Kenedy, TX	37 mi	555	124
Alice, TX	40 mi	3,158	299
San Diego, TX	40 mi	487	15
Karnes City, TX	41 mi	330	40

Nursing homes near George West

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Live Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	George West, TX	0.5 mi	3 of 5	96	(361) 449-2532
Hacienda Oaks At Beeville	Beeville, TX	23 mi	5 of 5	101	(361) 358-5612
Avir At Beeville	Beeville, TX	24 mi	4 of 5	120	(361) 358-8880
Palma Real	Mathis, TX	25 mi	5 of 5	90	(361) 547-3318

Hospices serving George West

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Exclusive Home Health And Hospice Inc	Beeville, TX	23 mi	(361) 358-2468
Dchc Home Health & Hospice	Alice, TX	41 mi	(361) 664-3484
Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC	Robstown, TX	45 mi	(833) 338-6831
Compassus- Corpus Christi	Corpus Christi, TX	57 mi	(361) 232-4459

Straight-line miles from the center of George West. 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 George West

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 42% of the $2,417 monthly median income of George West 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 George West: common questions

What nursing homes are near George West?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Live Oak Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in George West (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hacienda Oaks At Beeville in Beeville (23 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avir At Beeville in Beeville (24 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in George West?

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 42% of the $2,417 monthly median income of George West 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 George West, TX