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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Richardson, TX: the local picture

2,156

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

15,397

residents 65 or older (13% of Richardson)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Richardson has about 2,156 residents aged 85 or older among 15,397 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Dallas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Richardson 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.

Richardson compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Richardson	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	43%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,706	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Richardson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Plano, TX	5.9 mi	42,668	3,949
Garland, TX	6.2 mi	31,085	2,591
Murphy, TX	6.5 mi	2,384	111
Addison, TX	7.3 mi	1,882	70
Sachse, TX	7.5 mi	3,595	224
Parker, TX	7.8 mi	1,183	72

Nursing homes near Richardson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lindan Park Care Center	Richardson, TX	0.6 mi	5 of 5	138	(972) 234-4786
Remington Transitional Care Of Richardson	Richardson, TX	1.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(972) 220-2000
The Plaza At Richardson	Richardson, TX	1.2 mi	2 of 5	124	(972) 759-2180
The Reserve At Richardson	Richardson, TX	1.2 mi	3 of 5	129	(972) 600-8219
Richardson Nursing And Rehabilitation	Richardson, TX	1.8 mi	1 of 5	280	(972) 231-8833
San Remo	Richardson, TX	3.0 mi	2 of 5	112	(972) 231-4810

Hospices serving Richardson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice	Richardson, TX	1.6 mi	(214) 628-9090
Sunlight Hospice Care, LLC	Richardson, TX	1.8 mi	(469) 961-7770
Sterling Hospice	Richardson, TX	1.8 mi	(214) 930-2386
New Century Hospice Of Dallas	Richardson, TX	1.8 mi	(972) 239-0907

Straight-line miles from the center of Richardson. 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 Richardson

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 16% of the $6,309 monthly median income of Richardson 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 Richardson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Richardson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lindan Park Care Center in Richardson (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Remington Transitional Care Of Richardson in Richardson (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Plaza At Richardson in Richardson (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Richardson?

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 16% of the $6,309 monthly median income of Richardson 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 Richardson, TX