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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Paloma Creek, TX: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

86

residents 65 or older (2.9% of Paloma Creek)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Paloma Creek has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 86 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Denton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

0.0% of older Paloma Creek 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.

Paloma Creek compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	Paloma Creek	Denton County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	2.9%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	25%	35%

Older residents in towns around Paloma Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paloma Creek South, TX	1.1 mi	792	4
Providence Village, TX	1.4 mi	719	31
Savannah, TX	1.7 mi	616	34
Little Elm, TX	2.5 mi	4,092	240
Oak Point, TX	4.8 mi	767	13
Hackberry, TX	5.3 mi	233	11

Nursing homes near Paloma Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prairie Estates	Frisco, TX	6.0 mi	3 of 5	180	(214) 705-9108
Corinth Rehabilitation Suites On The Parkway	Corinth, TX	8.5 mi	1 of 5	134	(940) 270-3400
University Rehabilitation Center	Denton, TX	9.6 mi	1 of 5	146	(940) 289-3268
Denton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Denton, TX	10 mi	5 of 5	94	(940) 387-8508
Victoria Gardens Of Frisco	Frisco, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	118	(972) 712-8652
Baybrooke Village Care And Rehab Center	Mckinney, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	128	(972) 548-9339

Hospices serving Paloma Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arabella Palliative And Hospice Care, LLC	Oak Point, TX	3.6 mi	(469) 545-1995
Archway Hospice	Frisco, TX	3.7 mi	(469) 290-6100
Angel Hands Hospice-Denton	Hickory Creek, TX	8.7 mi	(972) 848-3572
Sovereign Hospice Inc	The Colony, TX	9.6 mi	(214) 718-9353

Straight-line miles from the center of Paloma Creek. 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 Paloma Creek

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. 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 Paloma Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Paloma Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Prairie Estates in Frisco (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Corinth Rehabilitation Suites On The Parkway in Corinth (8.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); University Rehabilitation Center in Denton (9.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Paloma Creek?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Paloma Creek, TX