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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Princeton, TX: the local picture

102

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

1,759

residents 65 or older (7.0% of Princeton)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Princeton has about 102 residents aged 85 or older among 1,759 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 (26% in Collin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Princeton 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.

Princeton compared with Collin County and Texas

Census figure	Princeton	Collin County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	7.0%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	26%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.1%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	31%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,957	$79,147	—

Older residents in towns around Princeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairview, TX	6.7 mi	3,243	390
Lucas, TX	7.1 mi	857	14
Melissa, TX	7.7 mi	1,344	277
Farmersville, TX	8.8 mi	610	45
McKinney, TX	9.0 mi	21,644	2,816
Wylie, TX	11 mi	5,763	344

Nursing homes near Princeton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Princeton Medical Lodge	Princeton, TX	0.9 mi	3 of 5	138	(972) 734-2100
North Park Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	6.4 mi	3 of 5	140	(972) 562-7969
Mckinney Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Mckinney, TX	7.0 mi	4 of 5	125	(972) 542-2695
Park Manor Of Mckinney	Mckinney, TX	7.2 mi	2 of 5	138	(972) 562-8880
Lexington Medical Lodge	Farmersville, TX	7.6 mi	3 of 5	128	(972) 784-7770
Farmersville Health And Rehabilitation	Farmersville, TX	8.9 mi	4 of 5	74	(972) 784-6191

Hospices serving Princeton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Monarch Hospice	Mckinney, TX	6.2 mi	(903) 364-4410
Sparrow Hospice	Allen, TX	11 mi	(972) 316-7441
Lovewell Hospice	Allen, TX	11 mi	(469) 496-5699
Three Oaks Hospice	Richardson, TX	17 mi	(214) 628-9090

Straight-line miles from the center of Princeton. 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 Princeton

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 $4,830 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Princeton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Princeton Medical Lodge in Princeton (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); North Park Health And Rehabilitation Center in Mckinney (6.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mckinney Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Mckinney (7.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Princeton?

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 $4,830 monthly median income of Princeton 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 Princeton, TX