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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mathis, TX: the local picture

157

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

752

residents 65 or older (17% of Mathis)

73%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in San Patricio County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mathis has about 157 residents aged 85 or older among 752 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.

73% of residents 65 and older report a disability (51% in San Patricio County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Mathis 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.

Mathis compared with San Patricio County and Texas

Census figure	Mathis	San Patricio County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	73%	51%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	56%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,776	$44,209	—

Older residents in towns around Mathis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sinton, TX	20 mi	753	70
Beeville, TX	22 mi	1,709	256
Robstown, TX	22 mi	2,224	606
George West, TX	25 mi	532	127
Taft, TX	27 mi	341	59
Alice, TX	28 mi	3,158	299

Nursing homes near Mathis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palma Real	Mathis, TX	0.2 mi	5 of 5	90	(361) 547-3318
Avir At River Ridge	Corpus Christi, TX	19 mi	3 of 5	120	(361) 767-2000
Windsor Calallen	Corpus Christi, TX	20 mi	4 of 5	120	(361) 241-2954
Hacienda Oaks At Beeville	Beeville, TX	22 mi	5 of 5	101	(361) 358-5612
Avir At Beeville	Beeville, TX	22 mi	4 of 5	120	(361) 358-8880
Robstown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Robstown, TX	22 mi	2 of 5	94	(361) 387-1568

Hospices serving Mathis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC	Robstown, TX	21 mi	(833) 338-6831
Tribute Hospice And Palliative Care	Corpus Christi, TX	22 mi	(800) 418-1308
Exclusive Home Health And Hospice Inc	Beeville, TX	23 mi	(361) 358-2468
Dchc Home Health & Hospice	Alice, TX	29 mi	(361) 664-3484

Straight-line miles from the center of Mathis. 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 Mathis

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 42% of the $2,398 monthly median income of Mathis 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 Mathis: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mathis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Palma Real in Mathis (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avir At River Ridge in Corpus Christi (19 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Windsor Calallen in Corpus Christi (20 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mathis?

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 42% of the $2,398 monthly median income of Mathis 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 Mathis, TX