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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Midland, TX: the local picture

1,960

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

13,847

residents 65 or older (10% of Midland)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Midland County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Midland has about 1,960 residents aged 85 or older among 13,847 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Midland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Midland 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.

Midland compared with Midland County and Texas

Census figure	Midland	Midland County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	10%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	33%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	32%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,408	$56,256	—

Older residents in towns around Midland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Odessa, TX	17 mi	11,642	1,352
Stanton, TX	20 mi	211	49
West Odessa, TX	26 mi	3,274	51
Andrews, TX	33 mi	1,287	126
Big Spring, TX	40 mi	2,905	420
Crane, TX	46 mi	314	16

Nursing homes near Midland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Midland Medical Lodge	Midland, TX	1.9 mi	3 of 5	125	(432) 694-0077
Focused Care At Midland	Midland, TX	2.0 mi	2 of 5	106	(432) 686-1898
Focused Care At Hogan Park	Midland, TX	2.6 mi	1 of 5	106	(432) 683-5403
Mabee Health Care Center	Midland, TX	2.7 mi	4 of 5	44	(432) 699-3401
Ashton Medical Lodge	Midland, TX	3.9 mi	2 of 5	144	(432) 689-2100
Parks Health Center	Odessa, TX	13 mi	4 of 5	90	(432) 563-5707

Hospices serving Midland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Angels Care Hospice	Midland, TX	1.3 mi	(432) 208-5530
Hospice Of Midland Inc	Midland, TX	3.8 mi	(432) 682-2855
Gentiva	Midland, TX	3.8 mi	(432) 897-1401
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Permian Basin	Midland, TX	3.9 mi	(432) 999-3009

Straight-line miles from the center of Midland. 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 Midland

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 21% of the $4,701 monthly median income of Midland 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 Midland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Midland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Midland Medical Lodge in Midland (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Focused Care At Midland in Midland (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Focused Care At Hogan Park in Midland (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Midland?

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 21% of the $4,701 monthly median income of Midland 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.

More near Midland

More senior care near Midland

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 Midland, TX