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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kenedy, TX: the local picture

124

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

555

residents 65 or older (16% of Kenedy)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Karnes County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kenedy has about 124 residents aged 85 or older among 555 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Karnes County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

50% of older Kenedy 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.

Kenedy compared with Karnes County and Texas

Census figure	Kenedy	Karnes County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	36%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,429	$36,591	—

Older residents in towns around Kenedy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Karnes City, TX	6.0 mi	330	40
Beeville, TX	29 mi	1,709	256
Floresville, TX	30 mi	1,524	188
George West, TX	37 mi	532	127
Cuero, TX	40 mi	1,183	96
Pleasanton, TX	40 mi	1,799	321

Nursing homes near Kenedy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
John Paul Ii Nursing Home	Kenedy, TX	0.6 mi	5 of 5	58	(830) 583-9841
Kenedy Health & Rehabilitation	Kenedy, TX	1.8 mi	1 of 5	60	(830) 583-9101
Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation	Karnes City, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	120	(830) 780-3944
Yorktown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Yorktown, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	82	(361) 564-2275

Hospices serving Kenedy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Exclusive Home Health And Hospice Inc	Beeville, TX	27 mi	(361) 358-2468
Crown Hospice LLC	Victoria, TX	52 mi	(361) 575-5900
Hospice Of South Texas Inc	Victoria, TX	52 mi	(361) 572-4300
Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP	Victoria, TX	52 mi	(361) 579-7120

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenedy. 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 Kenedy

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 43% of the $2,369 monthly median income of Kenedy 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 Kenedy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kenedy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are John Paul Ii Nursing Home in Kenedy (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Kenedy Health & Rehabilitation in Kenedy (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation in Karnes City (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kenedy?

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 43% of the $2,369 monthly median income of Kenedy 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 Kenedy, TX