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

Local figures

Dementia Care in La Paloma, TX: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

176

residents 65 or older (6.3% of La Paloma)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Cameron County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

La Paloma has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 176 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Cameron County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

0.0% of older La Paloma 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.

La Paloma compared with Cameron County and Texas

Census figure	La Paloma	Cameron County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	6.3%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	23%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	81%	72%	35%

Older residents in towns around La Paloma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX	1.7 mi	633	0
San Benito, TX	5.4 mi	3,919	604
Rancho Viejo, TX	6.3 mi	434	61
Harlingen, TX	10.0 mi	11,797	1,328
Los Fresnos, TX	10 mi	703	41
Laureles, TX	11 mi	486	22

Nursing homes near La Paloma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Harli	Harlingen, TX	7.8 mi	5 of 5	154	(956) 423-2663
Sun Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Harlingen, TX	7.9 mi	5 of 5	124	(956) 428-2800
Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Harlingen, TX	8.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(956) 412-8660
Golden Palms Rehabilitation And Retirement	Harlingen, TX	8.5 mi	4 of 5	60	(956) 430-3100
Treasure Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente	Harlingen, TX	8.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(956) 425-2812
Windsor Atrium	Harlingen, TX	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(956) 230-2300

Hospices serving La Paloma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Our Caring Hands Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Rancho Viejo, TX	6.7 mi	(956) 280-5339
MT. Sinai Hospice	Harlingen, TX	10 mi	(956) 230-1627
Gentiva	Harlingen, TX	10 mi	(956) 423-1101
Lindenwood Hospice & Palliative Care	Harlingen, TX	10 mi	(956) 423-6100

Straight-line miles from the center of La Paloma. 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 La Paloma

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. 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 La Paloma: common questions

What nursing homes are near La Paloma?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Harli in Harlingen (7.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Sun Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Harlingen (7.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Harlingen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Harlingen (8.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in La Paloma?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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