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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Reno, TX: the local picture

25

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

521

residents 65 or older (15% of Reno)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Reno has about 25 residents aged 85 or older among 521 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 (40% in Lamar County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Reno 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.

Reno compared with Lamar County and Texas

Census figure	Reno	Lamar County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	9.5%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,563	$46,153	—

Older residents in towns around Reno

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paris, TX	3.8 mi	4,691	727
Hugo, OK	24 mi	873	67
Clarksville, TX	25 mi	854	62
Mount Vernon, TX	37 mi	287	38
Sulphur Springs, TX	37 mi	2,692	437
Commerce, TX	38 mi	643	88

Nursing homes near Reno

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage House At Paris Rehab & Nursing	Paris, TX	1.2 mi	2 of 5	90	(903) 784-3100
Stillhouse Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Paris, TX	3.9 mi	2 of 5	150	(903) 785-1601
Legend Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Paris	Paris, TX	4.0 mi	3 of 5	120	(903) 737-9820
Brentwood Terrace Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Paris, TX	4.1 mi	1 of 5	119	(903) 784-4111
Avir At Paris	Paris, TX	4.4 mi	5 of 5	98	(903) 784-6638
Homestead Of Hugo	Hugo, OK	23 mi	1 of 5	124	(580) 326-7771

Hospices serving Reno

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Paris Signature Hospice	Paris, TX	1.1 mi	(903) 785-1800
Elara Caring	Paris, TX	1.1 mi	(903) 794-2462
On Call Hospice	Paris, TX	3.4 mi	(903) 706-5003
Platinum Palliative & Hospice Care Inc	Paris, TX	3.4 mi	(903) 783-1818

Straight-line miles from the center of Reno. 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 Reno

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 23% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Reno 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 Reno: common questions

What nursing homes are near Reno?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage House At Paris Rehab & Nursing in Paris (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Stillhouse Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Paris (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Legend Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Paris in Paris (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Reno?

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 23% of the $4,297 monthly median income of Reno 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.

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