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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Shady Hollow, TX: the local picture

151

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,089

residents 65 or older (19% of Shady Hollow)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Travis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Shady Hollow has about 151 residents aged 85 or older among 1,089 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Travis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

9.5% of older Shady Hollow 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.

Shady Hollow compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Shady Hollow	Travis County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.5%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$139,205	$77,381	—

Older residents in towns around Shady Hollow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Buda, TX	5.8 mi	1,080	20
Belterra, TX	7.4 mi	657	38
Barton Creek, TX	8.2 mi	1,378	175
West Lake Hills, TX	9.3 mi	810	99
Austin, TX	11 mi	102,081	9,982
Bee Cave, TX	12 mi	1,590	139

Nursing homes near Shady Hollow

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Austin, TX	1.6 mi	2 of 5	125	(512) 282-0141
Brodie Ranch Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Austin, TX	1.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(512) 444-5627
Marbridge Villa	Manchaca, TX	1.9 mi	4 of 5	92	(512) 282-1811
Southpark Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Austin, TX	3.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(512) 292-3071
Onion Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Austin, TX	4.3 mi	1 of 5	125	(512) 291-4900
Brush Country Nursing And Rehabilitation	Austin, TX	4.4 mi	1 of 5	118	(512) 892-5774

Hospices serving Shady Hollow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cella Bellas Hospice Corporation	Austin, TX	2.5 mi	(512) 912-2302
Bridgeway Hospice, LLC.	Buda, TX	5.1 mi	(512) 565-6182
Robinson Creek Home Health And Hospice	Austin, TX	6.0 mi	(512) 328-7606
Silverado Hospice- Austin	Austin, TX	7.1 mi	(512) 827-6895

Straight-line miles from the center of Shady Hollow. 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 Shady Hollow

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 9% of the $11,600 monthly median income of Shady Hollow 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 Shady Hollow: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shady Hollow?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are West Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Austin (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brodie Ranch Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Austin (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Marbridge Villa in Manchaca (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Shady Hollow?

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 9% of the $11,600 monthly median income of Shady Hollow 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 Shady Hollow, TX