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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hornsby Bend, TX: the local picture

95

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

804

residents 65 or older (6.5% of Hornsby Bend)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Travis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hornsby Bend has about 95 residents aged 85 or older among 804 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 (28% in Travis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Hornsby Bend 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.

Hornsby Bend compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Hornsby Bend	Travis County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	52%	30%	35%

Older residents in towns around Hornsby Bend

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Manor, TX	8.1 mi	597	17
Wyldwood, TX	10 mi	468	42
Austin, TX	11 mi	102,081	9,982
Cedar Creek, TX	12 mi	617	0
West Lake Hills, TX	14 mi	810	99
Elgin, TX	14 mi	1,485	177

Nursing homes near Hornsby Bend

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Austin, TX	6.4 mi	3 of 5	67	(512) 272-5511
Riverside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Austin, TX	6.6 mi	1 of 5	122	(512) 247-9000
Heritage Park Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing C	Austin, TX	7.8 mi	2 of 5	197	(512) 474-1411
Sedona Trace Health And Wellness Center	Austin, TX	8.8 mi	3 of 5	119	(737) 241-0800
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - North	Austin, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	124	(512) 873-2244
The Arbour At Westminster Manor	Austin, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	90	(512) 454-4711

Hospices serving Hornsby Bend

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sonder Hospice	Austin, TX	9.1 mi	(512) 354-7222
Silverado Hospice- Austin	Austin, TX	10 mi	(512) 827-6895
Enhabit Hospice	Austin, TX	10 mi	(512) 284-9642
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd	Austin, TX	11 mi	(512) 707-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Hornsby Bend. 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 Hornsby Bend

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. 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 Hornsby Bend: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hornsby Bend?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oakcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Austin (6.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Riverside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Austin (6.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage Park Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing C in Austin (7.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hornsby Bend?

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. 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 Hornsby Bend, TX