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

Local figures

Dementia Care in San Diego, TX: the local picture

15

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

487

residents 65 or older (13% of San Diego)

65%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Duval County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

San Diego has about 15 residents aged 85 or older among 487 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.

65% of residents 65 and older report a disability (50% in Duval County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older San Diego 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.

San Diego compared with Duval County and Texas

Census figure	San Diego	Duval County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	65%	50%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	36%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	22%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	50%	51%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,156	$31,250	—

Older residents in towns around San Diego

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Alice, TX	11 mi	3,158	299
Kingsville, TX	29 mi	2,626	266
Bishop, TX	30 mi	740	253
Mathis, TX	34 mi	752	157
Robstown, TX	35 mi	2,224	606
Falfurrias, TX	38 mi	850	91

Nursing homes near San Diego

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of San D	San Diego, TX	1.0 mi	5 of 5	90	(361) 279-8291
The Premier SNF Of Alice	Alice, TX	9.4 mi	3 of 5	104	(361) 666-3800
Meridian Care Of Alice	Alice, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	201	(361) 664-4366
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Alice	Alice, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	136	(361) 664-5479

Hospices serving San Diego

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dchc Home Health & Hospice	Alice, TX	9.6 mi	(361) 664-3484
MI Casa Hospice, L.L.C.	Alice, TX	9.6 mi	(361) 453-4105
Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services, LLC	Robstown, TX	33 mi	(833) 338-6831
Harbor Hospice Of Kingsville	Kingsville, TX	34 mi	(361) 595-3066

Straight-line miles from the center of San Diego. 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 San Diego

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 30% of the $3,346 monthly median income of San Diego 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 San Diego: common questions

What nursing homes are near San Diego?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of San D in San Diego (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Premier SNF Of Alice in Alice (9.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Meridian Care Of Alice in Alice (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in San Diego?

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 30% of the $3,346 monthly median income of San Diego 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 San Diego, TX