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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Perryton, TX: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

963

residents 65 or older (11% of Perryton)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Perryton has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 963 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Perryton 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.

Perryton compared with Texas

Census figure	Perryton	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	54%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,521	—

Older residents in towns around Perryton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Spearman, TX	26 mi	429	121
Guymon, OK	43 mi	1,010	72
Liberal, KS	46 mi	1,984	315
Pampa, TX	59 mi	2,920	292
Borger, TX	61 mi	1,959	233
Hugoton, KS	62 mi	723	113

Nursing homes near Perryton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Capstone Healthcare Of Perryton	Perryton, TX	1.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(806) 435-5403
Twin Oaks Manor	Booker, TX	15 mi	3 of 5	40	(806) 658-9786

Hospices serving Perryton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Ochiltree General Hospital	Perryton, TX	1.6 mi	(806) 435-2122
Hemphill County Hospice	Canadian, TX	41 mi	(806) 323-6422
Bsa Hospice Of The Southwest	Amarillo, TX	103 mi	(806) 356-0026

Straight-line miles from the center of Perryton. 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 Perryton

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 30% of the $3,377 monthly median income of Perryton 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 Perryton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Perryton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Capstone Healthcare Of Perryton in Perryton (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Twin Oaks Manor in Booker (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Perryton?

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 30% of the $3,377 monthly median income of Perryton 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 Perryton, TX