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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pampa, TX: the local picture

292

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

2,920

residents 65 or older (18% of Pampa)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Gray County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pampa has about 292 residents aged 85 or older among 2,920 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Gray County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Pampa 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.

Pampa compared with Gray County and Texas

Census figure	Pampa	Gray County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	7.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	23%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,450	$47,708	—

Older residents in towns around Pampa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Borger, TX	26 mi	1,959	233
Panhandle, TX	27 mi	593	103
Spearman, TX	47 mi	429	121
Amarillo, TX	55 mi	30,530	3,574
Sunray, TX	58 mi	128	0
Perryton, TX	59 mi	963	94

Nursing homes near Pampa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Pampa	Pampa, TX	0.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(806) 665-5746
Pampa Nursing Center	Pampa, TX	0.8 mi	4 of 5	88	(806) 669-2551
Avir At Borger	Borger, TX	25 mi	2 of 5	110	(806) 273-3785

Hospices serving Pampa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hemphill County Hospice	Canadian, TX	41 mi	(806) 323-6422
High Plains Senior Care Hospice	Amarillo, TX	58 mi	(806) 350-7100
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest	Amarillo, TX	58 mi	(806) 356-0026
Kinder Hearts Hospice Of Amarillo	Amarillo, TX	58 mi	(806) 576-0075

Straight-line miles from the center of Pampa. 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 Pampa

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 26% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Pampa 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 Pampa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pampa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Pampa in Pampa (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pampa Nursing Center in Pampa (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avir At Borger in Borger (25 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pampa?

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 26% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Pampa 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 Pampa, TX