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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Shadybrook, TX: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

540

residents 65 or older (19% of Shadybrook)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cherokee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Shadybrook has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 540 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Cherokee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Shadybrook 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.

Shadybrook compared with Cherokee County and Texas

Census figure	Shadybrook	Cherokee County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	20%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,083	$47,312	—

Older residents in towns around Shadybrook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bullard, TX	6.7 mi	467	72
Chandler, TX	13 mi	1,368	295
Whitehouse, TX	14 mi	1,031	61
Jacksonville, TX	14 mi	1,988	327
Tyler, TX	16 mi	18,513	2,761
Athens, TX	24 mi	2,563	518

Nursing homes near Shadybrook

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bluebonnet Point Wellness	Bullard, TX	4.0 mi	1 of 5	119	(430) 205-2024
The Heights Of Tyler	Tyler, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(903) 266-7200
Twin Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center	Jacksonville, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	116	(903) 586-9031
Meadow Lake Health Center	Tyler, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	20	(903) 526-5599
Reunion Plaza Healthcare & Rehabilitation	Tyler, TX	14 mi	4 of 5	99	(903) 561-6060
Oak Brook Health Care Center	Whitehouse, TX	14 mi	3 of 5	120	(903) 839-5050

Hospices serving Shadybrook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Choice Hospice	Tyler, TX	13 mi	(903) 509-3015
Traditions Health	Tyler, TX	13 mi	(903) 787-5897
Heritage Hospice Of East Texas	Tyler, TX	13 mi	(903) 218-6870
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Tyler Ltd	Tyler, TX	13 mi	(903) 593-6619

Straight-line miles from the center of Shadybrook. 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 Shadybrook

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 21% of the $4,757 monthly median income of Shadybrook 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 Shadybrook: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shadybrook?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bluebonnet Point Wellness in Bullard (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Heights Of Tyler in Tyler (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Twin Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Shadybrook?

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 21% of the $4,757 monthly median income of Shadybrook 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 Shadybrook, TX