In-Home Dementia Care in Holly Lake Ranch, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in Holly Lake Ranch, TX: the local picture

305

residents 85 or older (10% of all residents)

1,471

residents 65 or older (50% of Holly Lake Ranch)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Holly Lake Ranch has about 305 residents aged 85 or older among 1,471 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Wood County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Holly Lake Ranch 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.

Holly Lake Ranch compared with Wood County and Texas

Census figure	Holly Lake Ranch	Wood County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	10%	2.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	50%	28%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	7.6%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,625	$51,928	—

Older residents in towns around Holly Lake Ranch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gilmer, TX	15 mi	886	86
Mineola, TX	17 mi	1,412	273
Winnsboro, TX	18 mi	633	85
Gladewater, TX	19 mi	942	141
Lindale, TX	19 mi	1,182	190
Hideaway, TX	21 mi	1,059	149

Nursing homes near Holly Lake Ranch

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Focused Care Of Gilmer	Gilmer, TX	14 mi	1 of 5	112	(903) 797-2143
Quitman Wellness & Rehabilitation	Quitman, TX	15 mi	3 of 5	156	(903) 763-2284
Gilmer Nursing & Rehabilitation	Gilmer, TX	15 mi	1 of 5	93	(903) 843-5529
Mineola Gardens Wellness & Rehabilitation	Mineola, TX	17 mi	1 of 5	82	(903) 569-5366
Avir At Mineola	Mineola, TX	17 mi	1 of 5	115	(903) 569-3852
Lakeview Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Winnsboro, TX	17 mi	3 of 5	60	(903) 342-6951

Hospices serving Holly Lake Ranch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reflections Hospice Of Texas LLC	Quitman, TX	15 mi	(903) 763-8225
Harbor Hospice 27 LP	Tyler, TX	25 mi	(903) 534-3701
Three Oaks Hospice	Longview, TX	27 mi	(903) 551-3400
Traditions Hospice	Longview, TX	27 mi	(903) 663-2331

Straight-line miles from the center of Holly Lake Ranch. 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 Holly Lake Ranch

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 24% of the $4,219 monthly median income of Holly Lake Ranch 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 Holly Lake Ranch: common questions

What nursing homes are near Holly Lake Ranch?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Focused Care Of Gilmer in Gilmer (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Quitman Wellness & Rehabilitation in Quitman (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Gilmer Nursing & Rehabilitation in Gilmer (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Holly Lake Ranch?

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 24% of the $4,219 monthly median income of Holly Lake Ranch 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 Holly Lake Ranch, TX