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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Schulenburg, TX: the local picture

195

residents 85 or older (7.0% of all residents)

663

residents 65 or older (24% of Schulenburg)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fayette County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Schulenburg has about 195 residents aged 85 or older among 663 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Fayette County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Schulenburg 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.

Schulenburg compared with Fayette County and Texas

Census figure	Schulenburg	Fayette County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	7.0%	3.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	27%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	18%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,000	$58,993	—

Older residents in towns around Schulenburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Weimar, TX	7.9 mi	629	94
La Grange, TX	16 mi	857	120
Hallettsville, TX	17 mi	643	121
Columbus, TX	21 mi	752	103
Smithville, TX	27 mi	962	107
Yoakum, TX	30 mi	1,047	113

Nursing homes near Schulenburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Paradigm At The Oak	Schulenburg, TX	0.2 mi	1 of 5	90	(979) 743-4150
Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center	Schulenburg, TX	0.5 mi	3 of 5	146	(979) 249-6537
Parkview Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Weimar, TX	8.3 mi	1 of 5	94	(979) 725-8564
Flatonia Healthcare Center	Flatonia, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	70	(361) 865-3571
Monument Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	La Grange, TX	14 mi	4 of 5	104	(979) 968-3144
Avir At La Grange	La Grange, TX	16 mi	3 of 5	98	(979) 968-5865

Hospices serving Schulenburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Brenham, TX	46 mi	(979) 260-9700
Harbor Hospice Of Victoria LP	Victoria, TX	57 mi	(361) 579-7120
Jol Healthcare	Kyle, TX	60 mi	(512) 786-4198
Crown Hospice LLC	Victoria, TX	61 mi	(361) 575-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Schulenburg. 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 Schulenburg

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 24% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Schulenburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Paradigm At The Oak in Schulenburg (0.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center in Schulenburg (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Parkview Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation in Weimar (8.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Schulenburg?

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 24% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg, TX