In-Home Dementia Care in Harker Heights, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in Harker Heights, TX: the local picture

239

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

3,464

residents 65 or older (10% of Harker Heights)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Harker Heights has about 239 residents aged 85 or older among 3,464 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Bell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Harker Heights 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.

Harker Heights compared with Bell County and Texas

Census figure	Harker Heights	Bell County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	10%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	19%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,947	$54,865	—

Older residents in towns around Harker Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nolanville, TX	2.6 mi	682	27
Killeen, TX	5.4 mi	13,315	1,455
Belton, TX	9.8 mi	3,379	499
Fort Hood, TX	10.0 mi	224	15
Morgan's Point Resort, TX	13 mi	652	20
Temple, TX	15 mi	13,547	1,930

Nursing homes near Harker Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation	Harker Heights, TX	1.6 mi	1 of 5	199	(254) 699-5051
Rosewood Heights	Killeen, TX	6.2 mi	3 of 5	64	(254) 690-6169
Avir At Killeen	Killeen, TX	6.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(254) 221-6380
Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation	Belton, TX	9.4 mi	4 of 5	126	(254) 831-6200
Avir At Belton	Belton, TX	12 mi	2 of 5	114	(254) 939-1876
Hill Country Heights	Copperas Cove, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	96	(254) 547-9552

Hospices serving Harker Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Texas Hospice	Killeen, TX	4.4 mi	(254) 313-9840
Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple	Temple, TX	15 mi	(254) 724-4090
True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas LLC	Temple, TX	15 mi	(512) 649-2274
Enhabit Hospice	Temple, TX	15 mi	(254) 677-7377

Straight-line miles from the center of Harker Heights. 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 Harker Heights

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 18% of the $5,496 monthly median income of Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Harker Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harker Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation in Harker Heights (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Rosewood Heights in Killeen (6.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Avir At Killeen in Killeen (6.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Harker Heights?

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 18% of the $5,496 monthly median income of Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights, TX