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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mineral Wells, TX: the local picture

341

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2,474

residents 65 or older (16% of Mineral Wells)

51%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mineral Wells has about 341 residents aged 85 or older among 2,474 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Palo Pinto County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Mineral Wells 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.

Mineral Wells compared with Palo Pinto County and Texas

Census figure	Mineral Wells	Palo Pinto County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	11%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,764	$55,902	—

Older residents in towns around Mineral Wells

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Weatherford, TX	18 mi	6,604	958
Hudson Oaks, TX	23 mi	568	40
Springtown, TX	25 mi	485	8
Annetta, TX	25 mi	437	17
Willow Park, TX	25 mi	835	196
Oak Trail Shores, TX	27 mi	425	29

Nursing homes near Mineral Wells

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Palo Pinto Nursing Center	Mineral Wells, TX	4.1 mi	3 of 5	106	(940) 325-7813
Mineral Wells Nursing & Rehabilitation	Mineral Wells, TX	4.2 mi	4 of 5	109	(940) 325-1358
Avir At Keeneland	Weatherford, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	72	(817) 594-2715
Avir At Weatherford	Weatherford, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	122	(817) 594-8713
Peach Tree Place	Weatherford, TX	17 mi	1 of 5	59	(817) 599-4181
College Park Rehabilitation And Care Center	Weatherford, TX	18 mi	4 of 5	120	(817) 458-3100

Hospices serving Mineral Wells

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Mineral Wells, TX	2.2 mi	(940) 468-4194
Alpha Omega Hospice	Weatherford, TX	17 mi	(817) 238-0770
Beyondfaith Hospice, LLC	Weatherford, TX	17 mi	(817) 770-0207
Beyondfaith Hospice LLC	Graham, TX	35 mi	(940) 521-9915

Straight-line miles from the center of Mineral Wells. 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 Mineral Wells

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 30% of the $3,314 monthly median income of Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mineral Wells?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Palo Pinto Nursing Center in Mineral Wells (4.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mineral Wells Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mineral Wells (4.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avir At Keeneland in Weatherford (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mineral Wells?

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 30% of the $3,314 monthly median income of Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells, TX