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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Plano, TX: the local picture

3,949

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

42,668

residents 65 or older (15% of Plano)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Collin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Plano has about 3,949 residents aged 85 or older among 42,668 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Collin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Plano 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.

Plano compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Plano	Collin County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	7.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	38%	31%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,940	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Plano

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Richardson, TX	5.9 mi	15,397	2,156
Allen, TX	6.0 mi	12,518	989
Parker, TX	7.1 mi	1,183	72
Addison, TX	7.8 mi	1,882	70
Frisco, TX	8.4 mi	20,979	1,778
Murphy, TX	8.4 mi	2,384	111

Nursing homes near Plano

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Plano	Plano, TX	1.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(972) 612-1700
Landmark Of Plano Rehabilitation And Nursing Cente	Plano, TX	2.3 mi	2 of 5	160	(972) 596-7930
The Park In Plano	Plano, TX	2.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(972) 422-2214
The Healthcare Resort Of Plano	Plano, TX	2.8 mi	3 of 5	70	(972) 379-0000
Carrara	Plano, TX	3.3 mi	4 of 5	112	(469) 969-0866
The Legacy At Willow Bend	Plano, TX	3.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(972) 468-6300

Hospices serving Plano

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Blue Horizon Hospice Of Texas LLC	Plano, TX	0.7 mi	(832) 359-6672
Kindful Health	Plano, TX	0.7 mi	(866) 733-4550
Lucent Health Group	Plano, TX	1.8 mi	(972) 750-0642
Charlin Hospice	Plano, TX	1.8 mi	(972) 423-4170

Straight-line miles from the center of Plano. 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 Plano

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 15% of the $6,662 monthly median income of Plano 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 Plano: common questions

What nursing homes are near Plano?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Plano in Plano (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Landmark Of Plano Rehabilitation And Nursing Cente in Plano (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Park In Plano in Plano (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Plano?

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 15% of the $6,662 monthly median income of Plano 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 Plano, TX