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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Nocona, TX: the local picture

136

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

656

residents 65 or older (21% of Nocona)

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Montague County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Nocona has about 136 residents aged 85 or older among 656 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.

60% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Montague County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Nocona 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.

Nocona compared with Montague County and Texas

Census figure	Nocona	Montague County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	8.2%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,577	$51,349	—

Older residents in towns around Nocona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bowie, TX	17 mi	1,012	238
Henrietta, TX	27 mi	816	91
Gainesville, TX	35 mi	2,963	530
Marietta, OK	36 mi	380	56
Lone Grove, OK	39 mi	743	83
Decatur, TX	39 mi	1,623	244

Nursing homes near Nocona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nocona Rehabilitation And Care Center	Nocona, TX	0.3 mi	1 of 5	89	(940) 825-3288
Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Bowie	Bowie, TX	18 mi	5 of 5	180	(940) 872-2818

Hospices serving Nocona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solaris Hospice Inc	Decatur, TX	39 mi	(940) 627-1011
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	(940) 432-0588
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	45 mi	(940) 696-8901
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita Falls, TX	47 mi	(940) 500-2537

Straight-line miles from the center of Nocona. 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 Nocona

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 $3,381 monthly median income of Nocona 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 Nocona: common questions

What nursing homes are near Nocona?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nocona Rehabilitation And Care Center in Nocona (0.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Bowie in Bowie (18 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Nocona?

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 $3,381 monthly median income of Nocona 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 Nocona, TX