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Lackland AFB, Texas

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Lackland AFB, TX

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Lackland AFB, TX: the local picture

0
residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)
0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Lackland AFB)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
$11.65
median hourly wage of home care aides in Texas (BLS, May 2025)

Lackland AFB has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 0 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.

Lackland AFB compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figureLackland AFBBexar CountyTexas
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.4%1.4%
Residents 65 or older0.0%13%13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home14%37%35%

Older residents in towns around Lackland AFB

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Leon Valley, TX7.5 mi1,993224
San Antonio, TX7.7 mi198,59722,615
Balcones Heights, TX8.3 mi3393
Alamo Heights, TX11 mi1,315203
Castle Hills, TX11 mi74593
Terrell Hills, TX12 mi87892

Nursing homes near Lackland AFB

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
The Mission At Blue Skies Of Texas EastSan Antonio, TX1.7 mi5 of 580(210) 568-5100
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - West SSan Antonio, TX2.2 mi3 of 5124(210) 673-1700
Harbor Valley Health And RehabilitationSan Antonio, TX2.9 mi2 of 5120(210) 501-0825
Lakeside Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterSan Antonio, TX3.9 mi5 of 5118(210) 510-3200
San Antonio West Nursing And RehabilitationSan Antonio, TX4.5 mi1 of 5135(210) 434-0611
Avir At San AntonioSan Antonio, TX4.7 mi1 of 5119(210) 921-0184

Hospices serving Lackland AFB

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Bexar HospiceSan Antonio, TX4.9 mi(210) 446-6566
Blue Skies HospiceSan Antonio, TX4.9 mi(210) 838-6340
American Medical Hospice & Palliative CareSan Antonio, TX5.8 mi(210) 812-5709
Pacific Hospice And Palliative Care, LLCSan Antonio, TX5.8 mi(210) 275-2133

Straight-line miles from the center of Lackland AFB. 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 Lackland AFB

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.

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Questions

Dementia Care in Lackland AFB: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lackland AFB?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Mission At Blue Skies Of Texas East in San Antonio (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - West S in San Antonio (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Harbor Valley Health And Rehabilitation in San Antonio (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lackland AFB?

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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