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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kyle, TX: the local picture

171

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

4,526

residents 65 or older (8.0% of Kyle)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kyle has about 171 residents aged 85 or older among 4,526 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Hays County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Kyle 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.

Kyle compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Kyle	Hays County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	8.0%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	9.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,851	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around Kyle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Uhland, TX	6.0 mi	150	4
Buda, TX	6.2 mi	1,080	20
San Marcos, TX	8.9 mi	7,637	790
Shady Hollow, TX	12 mi	1,089	151
Wimberley, TX	12 mi	820	68
Redwood, TX	13 mi	342	0

Nursing homes near Kyle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation-Kyle	Kyle, TX	1.9 mi	3 of 5	126	(512) 268-1003
San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Marcos, TX	8.5 mi	2 of 5	129	(512) 353-5026
Marbridge Villa	Manchaca, TX	10 mi	4 of 5	92	(512) 282-1811
Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	10 mi	3 of 5	116	(512) 396-1888
Cypress Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	174	(512) 805-5000
Brodie Ranch Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Austin, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	120	(512) 444-5627

Hospices serving Kyle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jol Healthcare	Kyle, TX	3.0 mi	(512) 786-4198
Bridgeway Hospice, LLC.	Buda, TX	7.0 mi	(512) 565-6182
Halcyon Home	San Marcos, TX	8.9 mi	(512) 815-9009
Christus Hospice - Central Texas	San Marcos, TX	8.9 mi	(512) 754-6159

Straight-line miles from the center of Kyle. 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 Kyle

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 15% of the $6,571 monthly median income of Kyle 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 Kyle: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kyle?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation-Kyle in Kyle (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in San Marcos (8.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Marbridge Villa in Manchaca (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kyle?

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 15% of the $6,571 monthly median income of Kyle 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 Kyle, TX