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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Shavano Park, TX: the local picture

229

residents 85 or older (6.2% of all residents)

965

residents 65 or older (26% of Shavano Park)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Shavano Park has about 229 residents aged 85 or older among 965 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Bexar County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Shavano Park 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.

Shavano Park compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Shavano Park	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	6.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	37%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,397	$56,300	—

Older residents in towns around Shavano Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hollywood Park, TX	4.4 mi	596	63
Castle Hills, TX	4.7 mi	745	93
Balcones Heights, TX	6.5 mi	339	3
Leon Valley, TX	7.1 mi	1,993	224
Helotes, TX	7.5 mi	1,789	295
Cross Mountain, TX	8.0 mi	452	91

Nursing homes near Shavano Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Estates At Shavano Park	Shavano Park, TX	0.7 mi	3 of 5	112	(210) 761-9261
The Heights On Huebner	San Antonio, TX	3.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(210) 858-0828
Patriot Heights Health Care Center	San Antonio, TX	4.2 mi	2 of 5	74	(210) 696-6005
Sonterra Health Center	San Antonio, TX	4.2 mi	1 of 5	124	(210) 545-4800
Castle Hills Rehabilitation And Care Center	San Antonio, TX	4.5 mi	1 of 5	143	(210) 344-4553
The Heights At Medical Center	San Antonio, TX	4.5 mi	1 of 5	134	(210) 614-4888

Hospices serving Shavano Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sacred Heart Enterprises, P.C.	San Antonio, TX	2.2 mi	(210) 265-5422
Harbor Hospice Of Central San Antonio LP	San Antonio, TX	2.2 mi	(210) 481-0500
Harbor Hospice Of North San Antonio LP	San Antonio, TX	2.2 mi	(210) 481-0500
Harbor Hospice Of South San Antonio LP	San Antonio, TX	2.2 mi	(210) 481-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Shavano Park. 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 Shavano Park

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 10% of the $9,950 monthly median income of Shavano Park 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 Shavano Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shavano Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Estates At Shavano Park in Shavano Park (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Heights On Huebner in San Antonio (3.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Patriot Heights Health Care Center in San Antonio (4.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Shavano Park?

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 10% of the $9,950 monthly median income of Shavano Park 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 Shavano Park, TX