Live Oak, Texas

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Live Oak, TX

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Live Oak, TX: the local picture

377
residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)
2,233
residents 65 or older (14% of Live Oak)
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Bexar County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Live Oak has about 377 residents aged 85 or older among 2,233 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.

42% 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.

31% of older Live Oak 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.

Live Oak compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figureLive OakBexar CountyTexas
Residents 85 or older2.4%1.4%1.4%
Residents 65 or older14%13%13%
Residents 65+ with a disability42%40%35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone31%27%25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.9%13%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home26%37%35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$66,645$56,300—

Older residents in towns around Live Oak

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Universal City, TX2.0 mi2,914123
Selma, TX2.6 mi1,06016
Converse, TX3.6 mi3,295346
Windcrest, TX3.7 mi1,792300
Schertz, TX5.4 mi5,992493
Garden Ridge, TX6.3 mi98082

Nursing homes near Live Oak

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare Of Live OakLive Oak, TX0.9 mi3 of 5123(210) 600-3700
Avir At ConverseConverse, TX1.6 mi1 of 5100(210) 650-0551
Army Residence CommunitySan Antonio, TX2.3 mi5 of 591(210) 646-5200
Crestway Nursing & RehabilitationSan Antonio, TX2.4 mi1 of 5120(210) 599-3005
Trucare Living Centers - SelmaSelma, TX2.6 mi2 of 5128(210) 886-8393
San Antonio Wellness & RehabilitationSan Antonio, TX3.2 mi2 of 5154(210) 653-1219

Hospices serving Live Oak

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Careview Hospice IncSan Antonio, TX2.8 mi(210) 497-1440
All Seasons Hospice Of TexasSan Antonio, TX4.5 mi(210) 767-3870
Harbour HospiceSan Antonio, TX4.5 mi(210) 403-9911
Journeys Hospice Of Texas LLCSan Antonio, TX4.9 mi(833) 467-5468

Straight-line miles from the center of Live Oak. 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 Live Oak

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 18% of the $5,554 monthly median income of Live Oak 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 Live Oak: common questions

What nursing homes are near Live Oak?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare Of Live Oak in Live Oak (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Avir At Converse in Converse (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Army Residence Community in San Antonio (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Live Oak?

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 18% of the $5,554 monthly median income of Live Oak 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.

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.

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