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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Grand Prairie, TX: the local picture

2,314

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

22,252

residents 65 or older (11% of Grand Prairie)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Grand Prairie has about 2,314 residents aged 85 or older among 22,252 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.

34% 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.

21% of older Grand Prairie 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.

Grand Prairie compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Grand Prairie	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	45%	43%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,530	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Prairie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Arlington, TX	6.1 mi	47,611	4,175
Duncanville, TX	6.8 mi	6,567	771
Cedar Hill, TX	7.9 mi	5,552	499
Cockrell Hill, TX	8.5 mi	433	31
Mansfield, TX	9.9 mi	8,754	783
DeSoto, TX	11 mi	8,911	613

Nursing homes near Grand Prairie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arlington Residence And Rehabilitation Center	Arlington, TX	4.2 mi	1 of 5	118	(817) 649-3366
Heritage At Turner Park Health & Rehab	Grand Prairie, TX	4.6 mi	2 of 5	146	(972) 262-1351
Arbrook Plaza	Arlington, TX	5.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(817) 466-3094
Town Hall Estates - Arlington, Inc.	Arlington, TX	5.7 mi	2 of 5	116	(817) 465-2222
The Laurenwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Duncanville, TX	6.5 mi	4 of 5	103	(972) 298-3398
Matlock Place Health & Rehabilitation Center	Arlington, TX	6.7 mi	1 of 5	148	(817) 466-2511

Hospices serving Grand Prairie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Francis Hospice LLC	Grand Prairie, TX	1.9 mi	(817) 846-5847
Perfection Hospice Care Incorporated	Grand Paririe, TX	1.9 mi	(817) 903-7723
Reliantcare Hospice	Grand Prairie, TX	1.9 mi	(972) 544-7124
Hospice Healthcare Network	Arlington, TX	6.8 mi	(817) 461-2614

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Prairie. 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 Grand Prairie

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 19% of the $5,294 monthly median income of Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grand Prairie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arlington Residence And Rehabilitation Center in Arlington (4.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage At Turner Park Health & Rehab in Grand Prairie (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Arbrook Plaza in Arlington (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Grand Prairie?

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 19% of the $5,294 monthly median income of Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, TX