In-Home Dementia Care in Homestead Meadows North, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in Homestead Meadows North, TX: the local picture

83

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

981

residents 65 or older (17% of Homestead Meadows North)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Homestead Meadows North has about 83 residents aged 85 or older among 981 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in El Paso County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Homestead Meadows North 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.

Homestead Meadows North compared with El Paso County and Texas

Census figure	Homestead Meadows North	El Paso County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	22%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	79%	68%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,527	$37,273	—

Older residents in towns around Homestead Meadows North

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Homestead Meadows South, TX	2.6 mi	655	100
Horizon City, TX	12 mi	1,312	102
Fort Bliss, TX	12 mi	19	0
Sparks, TX	13 mi	261	0
Agua Dulce, TX	14 mi	233	15
El Paso, TX	15 mi	97,265	12,048

Nursing homes near Homestead Meadows North

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Tierra Este	El Paso, TX	5.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(915) 955-9998
Ignite Medical Resort El Paso, LLC	El Paso, TX	7.0 mi	1 of 5	60	(915) 599-5500
Center At Zaragoza, LLC	El Paso, TX	7.1 mi	4 of 5	80	(915) 990-1700
Edgemere Estates	El Paso, TX	9.6 mi	1 of 5	138	(915) 590-7800
El Paso Health & Rehabilitation Center	El Paso, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	150	(915) 855-3636
Pebble Creek Nursing Center	El Paso, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	120	(915) 857-0071

Straight-line miles from the center of Homestead Meadows North. 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 Homestead Meadows North

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 $5,294 monthly median income of Homestead Meadows North 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 Homestead Meadows North: common questions

What nursing homes are near Homestead Meadows North?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Tierra Este in El Paso (5.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ignite Medical Resort El Paso, LLC in El Paso (7.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Center At Zaragoza, LLC in El Paso (7.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Homestead Meadows North?

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 $5,294 monthly median income of Homestead Meadows North 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 Homestead Meadows North, TX