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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gladewater, TX: the local picture

141

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

942

residents 65 or older (15% of Gladewater)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gladewater has about 141 residents aged 85 or older among 942 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.

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

22% of older Gladewater 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.

Gladewater compared with Gregg County and Texas

Census figure	Gladewater	Gregg County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	17%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,621	$52,858	—

Older residents in towns around Gladewater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
White Oak, TX	5.5 mi	753	180
Liberty City, TX	6.3 mi	688	12
Longview, TX	11 mi	13,805	1,889
Kilgore, TX	11 mi	1,550	225
Gilmer, TX	13 mi	886	86
Holly Lake Ranch, TX	19 mi	1,471	305

Nursing homes near Gladewater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Truman W Smith Children's Care Center	Gladewater, TX	1.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(903) 845-2181
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center G	Gladewater, TX	1.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(903) 845-2175
Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center	Longview, TX	8.1 mi	1 of 5	92	(903) 759-3994
Buckner Westminster Place	Longview, TX	12 mi	4 of 5	20	(903) 234-0000
Heritage At Longview Healthcare Center	Longview, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	140	(903) 753-8611
The Oaks At Longview	Longview, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	108	(903) 757-2557

Hospices serving Gladewater

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice	Longview, TX	8.7 mi	(903) 551-3400
Lifecare Health Services	Longview, TX	8.7 mi	(903) 297-9300
Traditions Hospice	Longview, TX	10 mi	(903) 663-2331
Heart To Heart Hospice Of East Texas LLC	Longview, TX	10 mi	(903) 663-3310

Straight-line miles from the center of Gladewater. 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 Gladewater

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 23% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Gladewater 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 Gladewater: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gladewater?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Truman W Smith Children's Care Center in Gladewater (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center G in Gladewater (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center in Longview (8.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gladewater?

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 23% of the $4,468 monthly median income of Gladewater 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 Gladewater, TX