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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sonterra, TX: the local picture

21

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

831

residents 65 or older (7.9% of Sonterra)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Williamson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sonterra has about 21 residents aged 85 or older among 831 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Williamson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Sonterra 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.

Sonterra compared with Williamson County and Texas

Census figure	Sonterra	Williamson County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	7.9%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	29%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,536	$75,134	—

Older residents in towns around Sonterra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jarrell, TX	1.1 mi	352	22
Georgetown, TX	11 mi	22,534	2,739
Santa Rita Ranch, TX	17 mi	277	10
Harker Heights, TX	17 mi	3,464	239
Belton, TX	18 mi	3,379	499
Nolanville, TX	18 mi	682	27

Nursing homes near Sonterra

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Will-O-Bell	Bartlett, TX	10 mi	4 of 5	90	(254) 527-3371
Park Place Care Center	Georgetown, TX	10 mi	1 of 5	116	(512) 868-6200
Georgetown Nursing And Transitional Care	Georgetown, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	142	(512) 868-2700
Bel Air At Teravista	Round Rock, TX	17 mi	3 of 5	112	(512) 310-3700
Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation	Belton, TX	18 mi	4 of 5	126	(254) 831-6200
Spjst Rest Home 1	Taylor, TX	19 mi	1 of 5	96	(512) 352-6337

Hospices serving Sonterra

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Altus Hospice	Georgetown, TX	13 mi	(512) 960-3843
Tranquility Hospice Care Inc	Georgetown, TX	15 mi	(512) 688-5607
Gentiva	Georgetown, TX	15 mi	(512) 868-0505
Gilead Hospice LLC	Round Rock, TX	21 mi	(512) 215-5238

Straight-line miles from the center of Sonterra. 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 Sonterra

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 17% of the $5,795 monthly median income of Sonterra 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 Sonterra: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sonterra?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Will-O-Bell in Bartlett (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Park Place Care Center in Georgetown (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Georgetown Nursing And Transitional Care in Georgetown (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sonterra?

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 17% of the $5,795 monthly median income of Sonterra 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.

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