In-Home Dementia Care in Pecan Plantation, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pecan Plantation, TX: the local picture

471

residents 85 or older (7.3% of all residents)

3,263

residents 65 or older (51% of Pecan Plantation)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Somervell County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pecan Plantation has about 471 residents aged 85 or older among 3,263 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Somervell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

11% of older Pecan Plantation 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 Plantation compared with Somervell County and Texas

Census figure	Pecan Plantation	Somervell County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	7.3%	3.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	51%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	8.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	16%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,782	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Pecan Plantation

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
DeCordova, TX	5.1 mi	1,172	98
Granbury, TX	8.5 mi	3,632	612
Godley, TX	9.6 mi	231	4
Glen Rose, TX	9.8 mi	622	59
Oak Trail Shores, TX	14 mi	425	29
Cleburne, TX	14 mi	5,011	582

Nursing homes near Pecan Plantation

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harbor Lakes Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Granbury, TX	8.2 mi	5 of 5	142	(817) 408-3800
Avir At Granbury	Granbury, TX	9.6 mi	1 of 5	90	(817) 573-3773
Granbury Care Center	Granbury, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	174	(817) 573-3726
Granbury Rehab & Nursing	Granbury, TX	10 mi	2 of 5	95	(817) 279-7600
Glen Rose Nursing And Rehab Center	Glen Rose, TX	10 mi	5 of 5	118	(254) 897-1429
Cherokee Rose Nursing & Rehabilitation	Glen Rose, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	102	(254) 897-7361

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

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 13% of the $8,065 monthly median income of Pecan Plantation 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 Plantation: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pecan Plantation?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harbor Lakes Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Granbury (8.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avir At Granbury in Granbury (9.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Granbury Care Center in Granbury (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pecan Plantation?

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 13% of the $8,065 monthly median income of Pecan Plantation 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 Plantation, TX