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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pecan Acres, TX: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

518

residents 65 or older (12% of Pecan Acres)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pecan Acres has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 518 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Wise County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Pecan Acres 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.

Pecan Acres compared with Wise County and Texas

Census figure	Pecan Acres	Wise County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	8.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	17%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,139	$64,324	—

Older residents in towns around Pecan Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Azle, TX	6.1 mi	2,156	250
Briar, TX	6.6 mi	1,003	86
Haslet, TX	8.2 mi	620	9
Saginaw, TX	9.7 mi	3,298	168
Lake Worth, TX	11 mi	1,007	106
Springtown, TX	12 mi	485	8

Nursing homes near Pecan Acres

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Azle Manor Health Care, L.L.L.P.	Azle, TX	5.8 mi	2 of 5	142	(817) 444-2536
The Lodge Of Saginaw Health And Wellness	Saginaw, TX	9.6 mi	1 of 5	130	(685) 900-1210
Lake Lodge Nursing & Rehabilitation	Lake Worth, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	140	(817) 237-7231
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Fort W	Keller, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	132	(817) 806-6400
The Harrison At Heritage	Fort Worth, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(817) 741-9360
Springtown Park Rehabilitation And Care Center	Springtown, TX	12 mi	5 of 5	120	(817) 755-5116

Hospices serving Pecan Acres

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Knights Of Comfort	Fort Worth, TX	12 mi	(817) 458-3245
Lenity Light Hospice - Fort Worth	Watauga, TX	15 mi	(817) 406-1500
Community Healthcare Of Texas	Fort Worth, TX	17 mi	(817) 870-2795
St. Gabriel's Hospice And Palliative Care	Fort Worth, TX	17 mi	(817) 306-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of Pecan Acres. 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 Pecan Acres

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 12% of the $8,345 monthly median income of Pecan Acres 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 Pecan Acres: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pecan Acres?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Azle Manor Health Care, L.L.L.P. in Azle (5.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Lodge Of Saginaw Health And Wellness in Saginaw (9.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lake Lodge Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lake Worth (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pecan Acres?

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 12% of the $8,345 monthly median income of Pecan Acres 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 Pecan Acres, TX