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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kirby, TX: the local picture

52

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

1,643

residents 65 or older (20% of Kirby)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Bexar County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kirby has about 52 residents aged 85 or older among 1,643 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Bexar County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Kirby 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.

Kirby compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Kirby	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	43%	37%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,154	$56,300	—

Older residents in towns around Kirby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Windcrest, TX	3.7 mi	1,792	300
Terrell Hills, TX	3.9 mi	878	92
Alamo Heights, TX	5.2 mi	1,315	203
Converse, TX	6.0 mi	3,295	346
Live Oak, TX	7.0 mi	2,233	377
Universal City, TX	7.8 mi	2,914	123

Nursing homes near Kirby

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Heritage	San Antonio, TX	3.0 mi	1 of 5	150	(210) 646-9576
Northeast Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Antonio, TX	3.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(210) 824-7331
Parklane West Healthcare Center	San Antonio, TX	3.7 mi	1 of 5	124	(210) 829-1400
Normandy Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	San Antonio, TX	3.8 mi	1 of 5	320	(210) 648-0101
Windcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation	Windcrest, TX	4.0 mi	1 of 5	180	(210) 637-2700
Crestway Nursing & Rehabilitation	San Antonio, TX	4.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(210) 599-3005

Hospices serving Kirby

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentle Partners In Hospice LLC	San Antonio, TX	4.4 mi	(210) 908-9616
Touchstone Health	San Antonio, TX	4.4 mi	(210) 541-8884
Journeys Hospice Of Texas LLC	San Antonio, TX	5.8 mi	(833) 467-5468
Amedia Hospice LLC	San Antonio, TX	5.8 mi	(210) 858-3384

Straight-line miles from the center of Kirby. 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 Kirby

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 26% of the $3,846 monthly median income of Kirby 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 Kirby: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kirby?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Heritage in San Antonio (3.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Northeast Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in San Antonio (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Parklane West Healthcare Center in San Antonio (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kirby?

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 26% of the $3,846 monthly median income of Kirby 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 Kirby, TX