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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Roma, TX: the local picture

272

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

1,712

residents 65 or older (15% of Roma)

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (57% in Starr County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Roma has about 272 residents aged 85 or older among 1,712 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.

63% of residents 65 and older report a disability (57% in Starr County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Roma 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.

Roma compared with Starr County and Texas

Census figure	Roma	Starr County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	57%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	46%	37%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	91%	91%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$15,177	$22,365	—

Older residents in towns around Roma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Escobares, TX	2.7 mi	396	27
Rio Grande City, TX	12 mi	1,552	232
Sullivan City, TX	29 mi	546	15
La Joya, TX	34 mi	504	25
Salida del Sol Estates, TX	35 mi	227	29
Penitas, TX	37 mi	696	56

Nursing homes near Roma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rio Grande City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Rio Grande City, TX	9.4 mi	4 of 5	110	(956) 487-3996
Starr County Nursing And Transitional Care	Rio Grande City, TX	17 mi	4 of 5	120	(888) 707-8277

Hospices serving Roma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caridad Healthcare Inc	Roma, TX	0.5 mi	(956) 519-3227
Hospice Compassionate Care Services LLC	Mission, TX	44 mi	(956) 581-9450
Harbor Hospice Of South Texas LP	Mcallen, TX	49 mi	(956) 800-4977
Only Love Hospice	Mcallen, TX	49 mi	(956) 631-0616

Straight-line miles from the center of Roma. 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 Roma

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 80% of the $1,265 monthly median income of Roma 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 Roma: common questions

What nursing homes are near Roma?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rio Grande City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Rio Grande City (9.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Starr County Nursing And Transitional Care in Rio Grande City (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Roma?

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 80% of the $1,265 monthly median income of Roma 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 Roma, TX