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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kerrville, TX: the local picture

1,245

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

6,992

residents 65 or older (28% of Kerrville)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Kerr County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kerrville has about 1,245 residents aged 85 or older among 6,992 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Kerr County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Kerrville 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.

Kerrville compared with Kerr County and Texas

Census figure	Kerrville	Kerr County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	4.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	28%	29%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	14%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,040	$58,323	—

Older residents in towns around Kerrville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fredericksburg, TX	22 mi	3,653	388
Boerne, TX	30 mi	3,516	738
Lakehills, TX	31 mi	1,402	27
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX	36 mi	2,385	166
Scenic Oaks, TX	36 mi	1,736	23
Cross Mountain, TX	39 mi	452	91

Nursing homes near Kerrville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbor View Nursing & Rehabilitation	Kerrville, TX	0.4 mi	1 of 5	179	(830) 896-2411
Avir At Kerrville	Kerrville, TX	0.9 mi	1 of 5	130	(830) 412-2366
River Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center	Kerrville, TX	1.6 mi	1 of 5	150	(830) 257-9900
Hilltop Village Nursing And Rehabilitation	Kerrville, TX	3.1 mi	2 of 5	150	(830) 895-3200
Avir At Comfort	Comfort, TX	14 mi	5 of 5	76	(830) 995-3757
Knopp Nursing & Rehab Center Inc	Fredericksburg, TX	21 mi	1 of 5	60	(830) 997-8840

Hospices serving Kerrville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
New Century Hospice Of San Antonio	Kerrville, TX	0.6 mi	(830) 955-5961
Peterson Hospice	Kerrville, TX	0.6 mi	(830) 258-7799
Votive Hospice LLC	Fredericksburg, TX	23 mi	(512) 560-8604
Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care	Fredericksburg, TX	23 mi	(830) 997-1335

Straight-line miles from the center of Kerrville. 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 Kerrville

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 22% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Kerrville 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 Kerrville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kerrville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arbor View Nursing & Rehabilitation in Kerrville (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avir At Kerrville in Kerrville (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); River Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center in Kerrville (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kerrville?

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 22% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Kerrville 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 Kerrville, TX