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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Leon Valley, TX: the local picture

224

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,993

residents 65 or older (17% of Leon Valley)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Leon Valley has about 224 residents aged 85 or older among 1,993 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.

37% 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.

36% of older Leon Valley 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.

Leon Valley compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Leon Valley	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	46%	37%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,632	$56,300	—

Older residents in towns around Leon Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Balcones Heights, TX	3.9 mi	339	3
San Antonio, TX	5.8 mi	198,597	22,615
Castle Hills, TX	6.1 mi	745	93
Helotes, TX	7.0 mi	1,789	295
Shavano Park, TX	7.1 mi	965	229
Lackland AFB, TX	7.5 mi	0	0

Nursing homes near Leon Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mesa Vista Inn Health Center	San Antonio, TX	1.5 mi	1 of 5	144	(210) 321-5200
Avir At San Knoll	San Antonio, TX	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(210) 699-8535
Huebner Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center	San Antonio, TX	1.6 mi	1 of 5	146	(210) 691-3111
Ignite Medical Resort San Antonio, LLC	San Antonio, TX	1.7 mi	3 of 5	105	(210) 642-5300
Sorrento	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	2 of 5	112	(210) 616-3250
Remington Transitional Care Of San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	2.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(210) 694-9494

Hospices serving Leon Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
The Guardian Hospice Company Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	(210) 405-3404
Homage Hospice	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	(469) 625-0705
Eterna Care Hospice	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	(210) 994-5388
Changing Seasons Hospice	San Antonio, TX	1.8 mi	(210) 260-0000

Straight-line miles from the center of Leon Valley. 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 Leon Valley

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 23% of the $4,386 monthly median income of Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Leon Valley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mesa Vista Inn Health Center in San Antonio (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avir At San Knoll in San Antonio (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Huebner Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center in San Antonio (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Leon Valley?

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 23% of the $4,386 monthly median income of Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley, TX