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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Graham, TX: the local picture

254

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1,758

residents 65 or older (20% of Graham)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Young County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Graham has about 254 residents aged 85 or older among 1,758 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Young County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Graham 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.

Graham compared with Young County and Texas

Census figure	Graham	Young County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	9.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	16%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,125	$51,150	—

Older residents in towns around Graham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Olney, TX	21 mi	472	70
Jacksboro, TX	26 mi	532	108
Breckenridge, TX	31 mi	676	73
Mineral Wells, TX	35 mi	2,474	341
Ranger, TX	44 mi	429	30
Bridgeport, TX	47 mi	551	144

Nursing homes near Graham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Graham Oaks Care Center	Graham, TX	0.2 mi	1 of 5	110	(940) 549-8787
Avir At Graham	Graham, TX	0.9 mi	5 of 5	116	(940) 549-4646
Olney Rehabilitation And Care Center	Olney, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	99	(940) 564-5631

Hospices serving Graham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beyondfaith Hospice LLC	Graham, TX	0.3 mi	(940) 521-9915
Gentiva	Mineral Wells, TX	34 mi	(940) 468-4194
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	52 mi	(817) 238-0770
Beyondfaith Hospice, LLC	Weatherford, TX	52 mi	(817) 770-0207

Straight-line miles from the center of Graham. 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 Graham

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 29% of the $3,427 monthly median income of Graham 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 Graham: common questions

What nursing homes are near Graham?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Graham Oaks Care Center in Graham (0.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avir At Graham in Graham (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Olney Rehabilitation And Care Center in Olney (22 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Graham?

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 29% of the $3,427 monthly median income of Graham 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 Graham, TX