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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Henderson, TX: the local picture

361

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2,190

residents 65 or older (16% of Henderson)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Rusk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Henderson has about 361 residents aged 85 or older among 2,190 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Rusk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Henderson 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.

Henderson compared with Rusk County and Texas

Census figure	Henderson	Rusk County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	14%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,664	$48,040	—

Older residents in towns around Henderson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Cherokee, TX	16 mi	1,114	45
Kilgore, TX	17 mi	1,550	225
Liberty City, TX	22 mi	688	12
Longview, TX	25 mi	13,805	1,889
Whitehouse, TX	25 mi	1,031	61
White Oak, TX	26 mi	753	180

Nursing homes near Henderson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center	Henderson, TX	1.1 mi	2 of 5	173	(903) 657-6513
Autumn Leaves Nursing And Rehab Inc	Henderson, TX	1.1 mi	2 of 5	125	(903) 657-1923
Avir At Overton	Overton, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	100	(903) 834-6166
Arbor Grace Guest Care Center	Kilgore, TX	15 mi	1 of 5	127	(903) 984-3511
Willow Rehab & Nursing	Kilgore, TX	15 mi	3 of 5	118	(903) 983-7775
Highland Pines Nursing Home	Longview, TX	25 mi	2 of 5	171	(903) 753-7661

Hospices serving Henderson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angel Care Hospice LLC	Henderson, TX	3.5 mi	(903) 657-2461
Harbor Hospice Of Longview LP	Longview, TX	25 mi	(903) 238-8290
Prime Care Hospice LLC	Longview, TX	25 mi	(903) 291-6164
Three Oaks Hospice	Longview, TX	25 mi	(903) 551-3400

Straight-line miles from the center of Henderson. 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 Henderson

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 27% of the $3,805 monthly median income of Henderson 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 Henderson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Henderson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Henderson (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Autumn Leaves Nursing And Rehab Inc in Henderson (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avir At Overton in Overton (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Henderson?

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 27% of the $3,805 monthly median income of Henderson 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 Henderson, TX