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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lago Vista, TX: the local picture

295

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

2,767

residents 65 or older (29% of Lago Vista)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Travis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lago Vista has about 295 residents aged 85 or older among 2,767 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Travis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Lago Vista 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.

Lago Vista compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Lago Vista	Travis County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,493	$77,381	—

Older residents in towns around Lago Vista

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jonestown, TX	4.0 mi	637	28
Briarcliff, TX	4.4 mi	544	39
Hudson Bend, TX	4.6 mi	864	92
Lakeway, TX	6.8 mi	4,447	421
The Hills, TX	7.3 mi	861	54
Steiner Ranch, TX	8.3 mi	1,691	184

Nursing homes near Lago Vista

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vista Ridge Senior Care	Lakeway, TX	7.2 mi	2 of 5	98	(512) 261-3211
Longhorn Village	Austin, TX	8.5 mi	5 of 5	60	(512) 382-4664
New Hope Manor	Cedar Park, TX	9.5 mi	4 of 5	114	(512) 259-3999
Park Manor Bee Cave	Bee Cave, TX	9.8 mi	1 of 5	140	(512) 872-8170
Sagebrook Nursing And Rehabilitation	Cedar Park, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	124	(512) 259-9993
Cedar Pointe Health And Wellness Center	Cedar Park, TX	12 mi	4 of 5	122	(737) 757-3100

Hospices serving Lago Vista

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comforts Of Home Healthcare LLC	Cedar Park, TX	11 mi	(512) 547-7490
Hope & Grace Hospice Inc	Austin, TX	12 mi	(512) 358-4222
Blue Water Hospice, LLC	Leander, TX	12 mi	(512) 872-2955
Hospice Austin	Austin, TX	15 mi	(512) 342-4700

Straight-line miles from the center of Lago Vista. 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 Lago Vista

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 14% of the $7,458 monthly median income of Lago Vista 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 Lago Vista: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lago Vista?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vista Ridge Senior Care in Lakeway (7.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Longhorn Village in Austin (8.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); New Hope Manor in Cedar Park (9.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lago Vista?

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 14% of the $7,458 monthly median income of Lago Vista 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 Lago Vista, TX