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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Levelland, TX: the local picture

254

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,747

residents 65 or older (14% of Levelland)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Hockley County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Levelland has about 254 residents aged 85 or older among 1,747 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Hockley County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Levelland 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.

Levelland compared with Hockley County and Texas

Census figure	Levelland	Hockley County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	46%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,926	$41,455	—

Older residents in towns around Levelland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wolfforth, TX	21 mi	584	50
Shallowater, TX	23 mi	386	11
Littlefield, TX	23 mi	885	59
Lubbock, TX	27 mi	33,912	4,466
Brownfield, TX	29 mi	1,429	182
Abernathy, TX	34 mi	409	41

Nursing homes near Levelland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Levelland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Levelland, TX	1.6 mi	3 of 5	87	(806) 894-5053
Lynwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Levelland, TX	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(806) 894-2806
Sunset Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Littlefield, TX	23 mi	1 of 5	80	(806) 385-6600
Crown Point Health Suites	Lubbock, TX	24 mi	5 of 5	108	(806) 687-6640
Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lubbock, TX	25 mi	2 of 5	114	(806) 793-1111
Carillon Inc	Lubbock, TX	25 mi	3 of 5	100	(806) 281-6114

Hospices serving Levelland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	25 mi	(806) 516-8103
Enhabit Hospice	Lubbock, TX	25 mi	(806) 300-8858
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Lubbock LLC	Lubbock, TX	25 mi	(806) 797-0000
Gentiva	Lubbock, TX	25 mi	(806) 748-1041

Straight-line miles from the center of Levelland. 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 Levelland

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 30% of the $3,411 monthly median income of Levelland 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 Levelland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Levelland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Levelland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Levelland (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lynwood Nursing And Rehabilitation in Levelland (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sunset Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Littlefield (23 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Levelland?

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 30% of the $3,411 monthly median income of Levelland 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 Levelland, TX