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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Poteet, TX: the local picture

15

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

601

residents 65 or older (21% of Poteet)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Poteet has about 15 residents aged 85 or older among 601 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Atascosa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Poteet 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.

Poteet compared with Atascosa County and Texas

Census figure	Poteet	Atascosa County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	43%	41%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,011	$39,931	—

Older residents in towns around Poteet

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pleasanton, TX	6.9 mi	1,799	321
Jourdanton, TX	8.7 mi	466	63
Sandy Oaks, TX	14 mi	1,137	75
Devine, TX	21 mi	1,156	307
Lackland AFB, TX	24 mi	0	0
Floresville, TX	26 mi	1,524	188

Nursing homes near Poteet

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Heights Of Atascosa	Pleasanton, TX	6.1 mi	4 of 5	100	(830) 281-8202
Pleasanton South Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pleasanton, TX	7.4 mi	4 of 5	88	(830) 569-3861
Pleasanton North Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pleasanton, TX	7.5 mi	1 of 5	46	(830) 569-2138
Jourdanton Nursing And Rehabilitation	Jourdanton, TX	8.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(830) 769-3531
Lytle Nursing Home	Lytle, TX	19 mi	1 of 5	70	(830) 772-3557
Hunters Pond Rehabilitation And Healthcare	San Antonio, TX	20 mi	3 of 5	128	(210) 477-2200

Hospices serving Poteet

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
MI Casa Hospice-San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	23 mi	(726) 208-4041
La Diferencia Hospice	San Antonio, TX	23 mi	(210) 395-3395
Bexar Hospice	San Antonio, TX	27 mi	(210) 446-6566
Gentiva Hospice	San Antonio, TX	28 mi	(210) 738-8141

Straight-line miles from the center of Poteet. 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 Poteet

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 28% of the $3,584 monthly median income of Poteet 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 Poteet: common questions

What nursing homes are near Poteet?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Heights Of Atascosa in Pleasanton (6.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pleasanton South Nursing And Rehabilitation in Pleasanton (7.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pleasanton North Nursing And Rehabilitation in Pleasanton (7.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Poteet?

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 28% of the $3,584 monthly median income of Poteet 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 Poteet, TX