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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Iowa Park, TX: the local picture

148

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,206

residents 65 or older (18% of Iowa Park)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Wichita County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Iowa Park has about 148 residents aged 85 or older among 1,206 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.

57% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Wichita County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Iowa Park 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.

Iowa Park compared with Wichita County and Texas

Census figure	Iowa Park	Wichita County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	13%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,708	$51,984	—

Older residents in towns around Iowa Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wichita Falls, TX	9.7 mi	14,876	1,798
Burkburnett, TX	10 mi	2,063	202
Henrietta, TX	30 mi	816	91
Frederick, OK	32 mi	658	35
Vernon, TX	38 mi	1,928	101
Olney, TX	42 mi	472	70

Nursing homes near Iowa Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Texhoma Christian Care Center Inc	Wichita Falls, TX	8.9 mi	5 of 5	234	(940) 723-8420
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation	Wichita Falls, TX	9.4 mi	3 of 5	98	(940) 692-8001
Rolling Meadows	Wichita Falls, TX	9.4 mi	not rated	2	(940) 691-7511
Sheridan Medical Lodge	Burkburnett, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	130	(940) 569-9500
Swan Health At Wichita Falls	Wichita Falls, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	72	(940) 322-3393
Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita Falls, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	180	(940) 766-0281

Hospices serving Iowa Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita Falls, TX	11 mi	(940) 500-2537
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	11 mi	(940) 432-0588
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	11 mi	(940) 696-8901
Hospice Of Wichita Falls	Vernon, TX	38 mi	(940) 691-0982

Straight-line miles from the center of Iowa Park. 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 Iowa Park

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 28% of the $3,559 monthly median income of Iowa Park 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 Iowa Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Iowa Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Texhoma Christian Care Center Inc in Wichita Falls (8.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation in Wichita Falls (9.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rolling Meadows in Wichita Falls (9.4 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Iowa Park?

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 28% of the $3,559 monthly median income of Iowa Park 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 Iowa Park, TX