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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Port Neches, TX: the local picture

278

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2,377

residents 65 or older (17% of Port Neches)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Port Neches has about 278 residents aged 85 or older among 2,377 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Port Neches 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.

Port Neches compared with Jefferson County and Texas

Census figure	Port Neches	Jefferson County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	23%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,898	$47,997	—

Older residents in towns around Port Neches

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nederland, TX	2.5 mi	3,007	453
Groves, TX	2.9 mi	2,604	196
Central Gardens, TX	4.0 mi	918	196
Port Arthur, TX	5.8 mi	8,280	848
Bridge City, TX	8.8 mi	1,130	30
Vidor, TX	12 mi	1,760	131

Nursing homes near Port Neches

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Port Arthur Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Port Arthur, TX	1.4 mi	2 of 5	199	(409) 727-1651
Sabine Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Port Arthur, TX	1.5 mi	1 of 5	150	(409) 962-5541
Magnolia Manor	Groves, TX	2.4 mi	2 of 5	126	(409) 962-5785
Oak Grove Nursing Home	Groves, TX	4.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(409) 963-1266
Bonne Vie	Port Arthur, TX	4.5 mi	5 of 5	140	(409) 727-1525
Oakwood Manor Nursing Home	Vidor, TX	12 mi	4 of 5	100	(409) 769-5697

Hospices serving Port Neches

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas	Nederland, TX	2.5 mi	(409) 213-7300
Stonewood Hospice Inc	Orange, TX	9.5 mi	(409) 351-3262
The Southeast Texas Hospice	Orange, TX	9.5 mi	(409) 886-0622
Three Oaks Hospice	Beaumont, TX	11 mi	(409) 751-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Port Neches. 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 Port Neches

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 21% of the $4,908 monthly median income of Port Neches 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 Port Neches: common questions

What nursing homes are near Port Neches?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Port Arthur Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Port Arthur (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sabine Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Port Arthur (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Magnolia Manor in Groves (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Port Neches?

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 21% of the $4,908 monthly median income of Port Neches 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 Port Neches, TX