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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Plainview, TX: the local picture

482

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

2,963

residents 65 or older (15% of Plainview)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Hale County)

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Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Plainview has about 482 residents aged 85 or older among 2,963 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Hale County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Plainview 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.

Plainview compared with Hale County and Texas

Census figure	Plainview	Hale County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	38%	37%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,963	$35,842	—

Older residents in towns around Plainview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tulia, TX	24 mi	738	140
Abernathy, TX	26 mi	409	41
Floydada, TX	26 mi	328	48
Shallowater, TX	38 mi	386	11
Littlefield, TX	40 mi	885	59
Dimmitt, TX	41 mi	816	22

Nursing homes near Plainview

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plainview Healthcare Center	Plainview, TX	1.0 mi	2 of 5	93	(806) 296-5584
Prairie House Living Center	Plainview, TX	1.5 mi	3 of 5	121	(806) 293-4855
Runningwater Draw Care Center, Inc.	Olton, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	75	(806) 285-2677

Hospices serving Plainview

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Plainview, TX	0.4 mi	(806) 293-2732
Cuidado Casero Home Health Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	43 mi	(806) 785-7903
Umc Home Health And Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Lubbock, TX	43 mi	(806) 516-8103
Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice Of Lubbock	Lubbock, TX	44 mi	(806) 795-2751

Straight-line miles from the center of Plainview. 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 Plainview

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 37% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Plainview 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 Plainview: common questions

What nursing homes are near Plainview?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Plainview Healthcare Center in Plainview (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Prairie House Living Center in Plainview (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Runningwater Draw Care Center, Inc. in Olton (24 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Plainview?

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 37% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Plainview 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 Plainview, TX