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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Redwood, TX: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

342

residents 65 or older (9.9% of Redwood)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Redwood has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 342 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Caldwell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

8.8% of older Redwood 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.

Redwood compared with Caldwell County and Texas

Census figure	Redwood	Caldwell County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	9.9%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	45%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.8%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	46%	34%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,250	$49,476	—

Older residents in towns around Redwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
San Marcos, TX	4.7 mi	7,637	790
Kyle, TX	13 mi	4,526	171
Uhland, TX	13 mi	150	4
Lockhart, TX	14 mi	2,580	244
New Braunfels, TX	15 mi	15,611	1,416
Seguin, TX	16 mi	5,707	662

Nursing homes near Redwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cypress Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	3.6 mi	1 of 5	174	(512) 805-5000
Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	3.8 mi	3 of 5	116	(512) 396-1888
San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Marcos, TX	5.5 mi	2 of 5	129	(512) 353-5026
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - New Br	New Braunfels, TX	11 mi	3 of 5	126	(830) 420-6500
Avir At New Braunfels	New Braunfels, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	154	(830) 625-7526
Sundance Inn Health Center	New Braunfels, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	128	(830) 221-1400

Hospices serving Redwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Halcyon Home	San Marcos, TX	4.9 mi	(512) 815-9009
Christus Hospice - Central Texas	San Marcos, TX	4.9 mi	(512) 754-6159
Gentiva	San Marcos, TX	4.9 mi	(512) 392-9138
Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos LLC	San Marcos, TX	4.9 mi	(512) 667-6816

Straight-line miles from the center of Redwood. 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 Redwood

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 18% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Redwood 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 Redwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Redwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cypress Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in San Marcos (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in San Marcos (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in San Marcos (5.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Redwood?

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 18% of the $5,521 monthly median income of Redwood 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Redwood, TX