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

Local figures

Dementia Care in San Elizario, TX: the local picture

222

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,185

residents 65 or older (12% of San Elizario)

43%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

San Elizario has about 222 residents aged 85 or older among 1,185 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in El Paso County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older San Elizario 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 Elizario compared with El Paso County and Texas

Census figure	San Elizario	El Paso County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	22%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	91%	68%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,114	$37,273	—

Older residents in towns around San Elizario

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Socorro, TX	4.2 mi	4,447	362
Sparks, TX	6.6 mi	261	0
Horizon City, TX	8.1 mi	1,312	102
Fabens, TX	8.2 mi	1,090	76
Agua Dulce, TX	9.1 mi	233	15
Homestead Meadows South, TX	17 mi	655	100

Nursing homes near San Elizario

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Las Ventanas De Socorro	Socorro, TX	6.1 mi	2 of 5	126	(915) 995-7230
St. Giles Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	El Paso, TX	7.7 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 859-3010
Oasis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	El Paso, TX	9.3 mi	4 of 5	130	(915) 859-1650
Pebble Creek Nursing Center	El Paso, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	120	(915) 857-0071
El Paso Health & Rehabilitation Center	El Paso, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	150	(915) 855-3636
Vista Hills Health Care Center	El Paso, TX	13 mi	1 of 5	120	(915) 593-1131

Hospices serving San Elizario

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Faith Hospice Inc.	El Paso, TX	13 mi	(915) 203-1068
Matrix Home Health Services	El Paso, TX	13 mi	(915) 633-8104
Three Oaks Hospice	El Paso, TX	13 mi	(915) 808-4000
1ST Choice Home Health	El Paso, TX	14 mi	(915) 855-9333

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

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 43% of the $2,343 monthly median income of San Elizario 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 Elizario: common questions

What nursing homes are near San Elizario?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Las Ventanas De Socorro in Socorro (6.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); St. Giles Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in El Paso (7.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Oasis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in El Paso (9.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in San Elizario?

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 43% of the $2,343 monthly median income of San Elizario 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 Elizario, TX