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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sealy, TX: the local picture

71

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1,341

residents 65 or older (19% of Sealy)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Austin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sealy has about 71 residents aged 85 or older among 1,341 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Austin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Sealy 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.

Sealy compared with Austin County and Texas

Census figure	Sealy	Austin County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	39%	23%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,386	$56,168	—

Older residents in towns around Sealy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brookshire, TX	13 mi	336	59
Bellville, TX	14 mi	1,025	178
Weston Lakes, TX	16 mi	1,150	51
Eagle Lake, TX	16 mi	512	110
Fulshear, TX	17 mi	2,785	0
East Bernard, TX	18 mi	445	56

Nursing homes near Sealy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Sealy	Sealy, TX	0.7 mi	4 of 5	90	(979) 885-2937
Harmony Care At Brookshire	Brookshire, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	130	(281) 375-5272
Avir At Bellville	Bellville, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	85	(979) 865-3689
Arbor Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Eagle Lake, TX	16 mi	4 of 5	80	(979) 243-3910
Paradigm At Katy	Katy, TX	20 mi	1 of 5	125	(281) 394-0088
Heritage Park Of Katy Nursing And Rehabilitation	Katy, TX	20 mi	3 of 5	118	(281) 395-1124

Hospices serving Sealy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fort Bend Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Katy, TX	20 mi	(832) 376-7771
Jol Healthcare	Katy, TX	21 mi	(512) 786-4198
United Palliative & Hospice Care, Inc.	Richmond, TX	23 mi	(281) 208-7803
Rising Angels Palliative & Hospice LLC	Waller, TX	26 mi	(832) 827-3294

Straight-line miles from the center of Sealy. 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 Sealy

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 23% of the $4,366 monthly median income of Sealy 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 Sealy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sealy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Sealy in Sealy (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Harmony Care At Brookshire in Brookshire (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avir At Bellville in Bellville (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sealy?

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 23% of the $4,366 monthly median income of Sealy 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 Sealy, TX