In-Home Dementia Care in Gun Barrel City, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gun Barrel City, TX: the local picture

182

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1,740

residents 65 or older (26% of Gun Barrel City)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Kaufman County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gun Barrel City has about 182 residents aged 85 or older among 1,740 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Kaufman County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Gun Barrel City 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.

Gun Barrel City compared with Kaufman County and Texas

Census figure	Gun Barrel City	Kaufman County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	17%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	23%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,886	$59,158	—

Older residents in towns around Gun Barrel City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mabank, TX	3.3 mi	621	73
Athens, TX	20 mi	2,563	518
Kaufman, TX	20 mi	1,124	141
Canton, TX	22 mi	819	119
Corsicana, TX	26 mi	3,864	469
Wills Point, TX	27 mi	631	107

Nursing homes near Gun Barrel City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mabank Nursing Center	Mabank, TX	3.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(903) 887-2436
Kemp Care Center	Kemp, TX	8.5 mi	2 of 5	124	(903) 498-8073
Lakeside Health And Wellness	Kemp, TX	9.0 mi	1 of 5	124	(430) 255-2199
Cedar Lake Nursing Center	Malakoff, TX	13 mi	3 of 5	90	(903) 489-1702
Kerens Care Center	Kerens, TX	15 mi	2 of 5	70	(903) 396-3211
Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Athens, TX	19 mi	3 of 5	132	(903) 675-8538

Hospices serving Gun Barrel City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Kemp, TX	7.4 mi	(844) 474-4026
Cedar Lake Home Health And Hospice	Malakoff, TX	13 mi	(903) 489-2043
Always Accurate Home Healthcare And Hospice LLC	Kaufman, TX	18 mi	(469) 376-6763
Alinea Family Hospice Care LLC	Terrell, TX	31 mi	(972) 563-1560

Straight-line miles from the center of Gun Barrel City. 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 Gun Barrel City

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 $5,407 monthly median income of Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gun Barrel City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mabank Nursing Center in Mabank (3.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Kemp Care Center in Kemp (8.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lakeside Health And Wellness in Kemp (9.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gun Barrel City?

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 $5,407 monthly median income of Gun Barrel City 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.

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