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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Onalaska, TX: the local picture

91

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

540

residents 65 or older (17% of Onalaska)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Polk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Onalaska has about 91 residents aged 85 or older among 540 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Polk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Onalaska 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.

Onalaska compared with Polk County and Texas

Census figure	Onalaska	Polk County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	42%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.5%	12%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,537	$47,857	—

Older residents in towns around Onalaska

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Livingston, TX	10 mi	987	62
Livingston, TX	13 mi	1,105	87
Huntsville, TX	28 mi	5,567	780
Diboll, TX	32 mi	924	39
Cleveland, TX	34 mi	1,129	88
Willis, TX	35 mi	947	42

Nursing homes near Onalaska

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Bradford At Brookside	Livingston, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	125	(936) 328-5021
Timberwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Livingston, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	120	(936) 327-4446
Groveton Nursing Home	Groveton, TX	17 mi	3 of 5	47	(936) 642-1221
Trinity Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Trinity, TX	17 mi	1 of 5	76	(936) 744-1300
River Pointe Of Trinity Healthcare And Rehabilitat	Trinity, TX	18 mi	4 of 5	104	(936) 336-7400
Corrigan Ltc Partners	Corrigan, TX	21 mi	1 of 5	86	(936) 398-2220

Hospices serving Onalaska

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of Livingston LP	Livingston, TX	16 mi	(936) 327-8010
1ST Quality Hospice LLC	Livingston, TX	16 mi	(409) 331-9909
1ST Choice Hospice LLC	Huntsville, TX	31 mi	(936) 295-7100
Vitalcaring Group	Crockett, TX	38 mi	(936) 545-0320

Straight-line miles from the center of Onalaska. 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 Onalaska

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 31% of the $3,211 monthly median income of Onalaska 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 Onalaska: common questions

What nursing homes are near Onalaska?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Bradford At Brookside in Livingston (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Timberwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Livingston (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Groveton Nursing Home in Groveton (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Onalaska?

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 31% of the $3,211 monthly median income of Onalaska 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 Onalaska, TX