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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marlin, TX: the local picture

192

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

891

residents 65 or older (16% of Marlin)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Falls County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marlin has about 192 residents aged 85 or older among 891 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 (39% in Falls County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Marlin 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.

Marlin compared with Falls County and Texas

Census figure	Marlin	Falls County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	35%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	17%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	16%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,204	$37,415	—

Older residents in towns around Marlin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Robinson, TX	17 mi	1,865	273
Hewitt, TX	20 mi	3,097	169
Bellmead, TX	23 mi	1,485	144
Woodway, TX	24 mi	2,201	272
Waco, TX	25 mi	19,292	2,538
Troy, TX	25 mi	394	28

Nursing homes near Marlin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Years Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Marlin, TX	0.1 mi	5 of 5	86	(254) 883-5508
Bremond Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bremond, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	82	(254) 746-7666
Heritage House Nursing And Rehabilitation	Rosebud, TX	17 mi	4 of 5	85	(254) 583-7904
St. Anthony's Care Center	Waco, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	120	(254) 666-8003
The Chateau Waco	Waco, TX	21 mi	1 of 5	123	(254) 981-7900
Hewitt Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hewitt, TX	21 mi	3 of 5	140	(254) 420-5500

Hospices serving Marlin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halcyon Home	Waco, TX	24 mi	(512) 815-9009
Magnolia Hospice	Waco, TX	24 mi	(254) 741-6570
Alamo Hospice Of Waco	Waco, TX	24 mi	(254) 313-0072
Gentiva	Waco, TX	24 mi	(254) 399-0963

Straight-line miles from the center of Marlin. 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 Marlin

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 43% of the $2,350 monthly median income of Marlin 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 Marlin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marlin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Golden Years Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Marlin (0.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bremond Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Bremond (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage House Nursing And Rehabilitation in Rosebud (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marlin?

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 43% of the $2,350 monthly median income of Marlin 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 Marlin, TX