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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mansfield, TX: the local picture

783

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

8,754

residents 65 or older (11% of Mansfield)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Tarrant County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mansfield has about 783 residents aged 85 or older among 8,754 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Tarrant County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Mansfield 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.

Mansfield compared with Tarrant County and Texas

Census figure	Mansfield	Tarrant County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	9.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,912	$63,028	—

Older residents in towns around Mansfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rendon, TX	6.8 mi	2,273	283
The Homesteads, TX	7.0 mi	490	0
Kennedale, TX	7.6 mi	1,201	142
Arlington, TX	9.1 mi	47,611	4,175
Cedar Hill, TX	9.5 mi	5,552	499
Venus, TX	9.9 mi	236	4

Nursing homes near Mansfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Mansfield	Mansfield, TX	0.3 mi	4 of 5	127	(979) 639-1515
The Pavilion At Creekwood	Mansfield, TX	1.5 mi	2 of 5	126	(817) 779-6500
Mansfield Medical Lodge	Mansfield, TX	2.7 mi	4 of 5	118	(817) 276-4800
Matlock Place Health & Rehabilitation Center	Arlington, TX	4.2 mi	1 of 5	148	(817) 466-2511
Avir At Kennedale	Kennedale, TX	7.6 mi	1 of 5	58	(817) 561-4495
Arbrook Plaza	Arlington, TX	8.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(817) 466-3094

Hospices serving Mansfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A Brightstart Services, Inc	Mansfield, TX	1.3 mi	(817) 933-9185
Alevcare Hospice	Mansfield, TX	1.3 mi	(469) 630-2538
Carestar Hospice	Mansfield, TX	1.3 mi	(817) 592-5800
Cardinal Hospice	Mansfield, TX	1.3 mi	(817) 745-9816

Straight-line miles from the center of Mansfield. 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 Mansfield

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 13% of the $7,743 monthly median income of Mansfield 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 Mansfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mansfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Mansfield in Mansfield (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Pavilion At Creekwood in Mansfield (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mansfield Medical Lodge in Mansfield (2.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mansfield?

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 13% of the $7,743 monthly median income of Mansfield 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 Mansfield, TX