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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pearland, TX: the local picture

1,934

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

15,739

residents 65 or older (12% of Pearland)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Brazoria County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pearland has about 1,934 residents aged 85 or older among 15,739 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Brazoria County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Pearland 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.

Pearland compared with Brazoria County and Texas

Census figure	Pearland	Brazoria County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	8.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	28%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,446	$61,848	—

Older residents in towns around Pearland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Manvel, TX	5.4 mi	1,416	194
Friendswood, TX	8.1 mi	6,684	952
Fresno, TX	8.8 mi	1,724	46
South Houston, TX	9.2 mi	1,825	163
Iowa Colony, TX	10.0 mi	1,005	0
Alvin, TX	11 mi	3,861	475

Nursing homes near Pearland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thrive Rehabilitation Of Pearland	Pearland, TX	0.9 mi	1 of 5	104	(972) 442-8069
Oasis At Pearland	Pearland, TX	2.8 mi	1 of 5	138	(281) 485-2776
Tuscany Village	Pearland, TX	3.0 mi	4 of 5	132	(713) 770-5300
Richard A. Anderson (State Of Texas Veterans Land	Houston, TX	3.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(346) 293-9600
The Colonnades At Reflection Bay	Pearland, TX	4.9 mi	1 of 5	180	(713) 434-3800
Terra Bella Health And Wellness Suites	Houston, TX	5.1 mi	2 of 5	128	(346) 998-3500

Hospices serving Pearland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pinnacle Hospice	Pearland, TX	1.1 mi	(833) 278-2686
Glen Valley Hospice Care.	Pearland, TX	1.1 mi	(281) 846-6161
Casa Hospice, LLC	Pearland, TX	1.1 mi	(832) 878-5041
Living Hope Hospice	Houston, TX	8.3 mi	(281) 922-9200

Straight-line miles from the center of Pearland. 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 Pearland

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 19% of the $5,371 monthly median income of Pearland 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 Pearland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pearland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Thrive Rehabilitation Of Pearland in Pearland (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Oasis At Pearland in Pearland (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Tuscany Village in Pearland (3.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pearland?

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 19% of the $5,371 monthly median income of Pearland 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 Pearland, TX