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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kilgore, TX: the local picture

225

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,550

residents 65 or older (12% of Kilgore)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kilgore has about 225 residents aged 85 or older among 1,550 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Gregg County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Kilgore 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.

Kilgore compared with Gregg County and Texas

Census figure	Kilgore	Gregg County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	17%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,341	$52,858	—

Older residents in towns around Kilgore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Liberty City, TX	6.2 mi	688	12
White Oak, TX	9.2 mi	753	180
Longview, TX	10 mi	13,805	1,889
Gladewater, TX	11 mi	942	141
Lake Cherokee, TX	13 mi	1,114	45
Henderson, TX	17 mi	2,190	361

Nursing homes near Kilgore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Rehab & Nursing	Kilgore, TX	1.8 mi	3 of 5	118	(903) 983-7775
Arbor Grace Guest Care Center	Kilgore, TX	2.3 mi	1 of 5	127	(903) 984-3511
Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center	Longview, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	92	(903) 759-3994
Avir At Overton	Overton, TX	10 mi	2 of 5	100	(903) 834-6166
Highland Pines Nursing Home	Longview, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	171	(903) 753-7661
Heritage At Longview Healthcare Center	Longview, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	140	(903) 753-8611

Hospices serving Kilgore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice	Longview, TX	9.6 mi	(903) 551-3400
Lifecare Health Services	Longview, TX	9.6 mi	(903) 297-9300
Harbor Hospice Of Longview LP	Longview, TX	11 mi	(903) 238-8290
Prime Care Hospice LLC	Longview, TX	11 mi	(903) 291-6164

Straight-line miles from the center of Kilgore. 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 Kilgore

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 24% of the $4,195 monthly median income of Kilgore 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 Kilgore: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kilgore?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willow Rehab & Nursing in Kilgore (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Arbor Grace Guest Care Center in Kilgore (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center in Longview (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kilgore?

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 24% of the $4,195 monthly median income of Kilgore 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 Kilgore, TX