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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Haskell, TX: the local picture

61

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

581

residents 65 or older (21% of Haskell)

40%

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

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Haskell has about 61 residents aged 85 or older among 581 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 Haskell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Haskell 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.

Haskell compared with Haskell County and Texas

Census figure	Haskell	Haskell County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	18%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,286	$47,786	—

Older residents in towns around Haskell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stamford, TX	11 mi	579	85
Anson, TX	30 mi	594	39
Seymour, TX	41 mi	720	78
Abilene, TX	49 mi	17,807	2,610
Merkel, TX	50 mi	463	70
Clyde, TX	54 mi	603	60

Nursing homes near Haskell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Haskell	Haskell, TX	0.8 mi	5 of 5	68	(940) 864-8537
Harmony Care At Stamford	Stamford, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	112	(325) 773-3671
Avir At Knox City	Knox City, TX	18 mi	3 of 5	66	(940) 658-3543
Munday Nursing Center	Munday, TX	21 mi	4 of 5	61	(940) 422-4541

Hospices serving Haskell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hendrick Hospice Care Inc	Abilene, TX	48 mi	(325) 670-2273
Kinder Hearts Hospice	Abilene, TX	48 mi	(325) 672-6135
Hospice Of The Big Country	Abilene, TX	50 mi	(325) 793-5450
Gentiva	Abilene, TX	51 mi	(325) 691-9948

Straight-line miles from the center of Haskell. 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 Haskell

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 22% of the $4,524 monthly median income of Haskell 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 Haskell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Haskell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Haskell in Haskell (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Harmony Care At Stamford in Stamford (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avir At Knox City in Knox City (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Haskell?

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 22% of the $4,524 monthly median income of Haskell 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.

More near Haskell

More senior care near Haskell

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Haskell

More for Haskell families

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 Haskell, TX