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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lucas, TX: the local picture

14

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

857

residents 65 or older (10% of Lucas)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Collin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lucas has about 14 residents aged 85 or older among 857 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Collin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Lucas 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.

Lucas compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Lucas	Collin County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	10%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	7.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.5%	31%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$110,789	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Lucas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairview, TX	3.3 mi	3,243	390
Parker, TX	3.8 mi	1,183	72
Allen, TX	5.3 mi	12,518	989
Wylie, TX	5.9 mi	5,763	344
Murphy, TX	6.1 mi	2,384	111
Princeton, TX	7.1 mi	1,759	102

Nursing homes near Lucas

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Victoria Gardens Of Allen	Allen, TX	4.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(972) 727-5850
Garnet Hill Rehabilitation And Skilled Care	Wylie, TX	4.7 mi	3 of 5	128	(972) 442-6776
Mckinney Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	5.0 mi	4 of 5	125	(972) 542-2695
The Belmont At Twin Creeks	Allen, TX	5.7 mi	4 of 5	112	(972) 390-8088
Wylie Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Wylie, TX	6.4 mi	2 of 5	106	(972) 303-8100
Princeton Medical Lodge	Princeton, TX	6.4 mi	3 of 5	138	(972) 734-2100

Hospices serving Lucas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sparrow Hospice	Allen, TX	5.7 mi	(972) 316-7441
Lovewell Hospice	Allen, TX	5.7 mi	(469) 496-5699
Comfort Health Hospice	Mckinney, TX	7.0 mi	(469) 907-1099
Monarch Hospice	Mckinney, TX	7.0 mi	(903) 364-4410

Straight-line miles from the center of Lucas. 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 Lucas

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 11% of the $9,232 monthly median income of Lucas 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 Lucas: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lucas?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Victoria Gardens Of Allen in Allen (4.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Garnet Hill Rehabilitation And Skilled Care in Wylie (4.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mckinney Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Mckinney (5.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lucas?

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 11% of the $9,232 monthly median income of Lucas 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 Lucas, TX