In-Home Dementia Care in Sulphur Springs, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sulphur Springs, TX: the local picture

437

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2,692

residents 65 or older (16% of Sulphur Springs)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Hopkins County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sulphur Springs has about 437 residents aged 85 or older among 2,692 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Hopkins County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Sulphur Springs 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.

Sulphur Springs compared with Hopkins County and Texas

Census figure	Sulphur Springs	Hopkins County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	17%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,117	$51,431	—

Older residents in towns around Sulphur Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Commerce, TX	18 mi	643	88
Mount Vernon, TX	23 mi	287	38
Winnsboro, TX	23 mi	633	85
Greenville, TX	29 mi	5,513	736
Grand Saline, TX	33 mi	730	130
Mineola, TX	35 mi	1,412	273

Nursing homes near Sulphur Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sulphur Springs Health And Rehabilitation	Sulphur Springs, TX	1.1 mi	3 of 5	128	(903) 885-7668
Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab	Sulphur Springs, TX	1.2 mi	2 of 5	95	(903) 885-6571
Carriage House Manor	Sulphur Springs, TX	1.4 mi	4 of 5	144	(903) 885-3589
Rock Creek Health And Rehabilitation	Sulphur Springs, TX	2.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(903) 439-0107
Birchwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Cooper, TX	17 mi	4 of 5	100	(903) 395-2125
Avir At Commerce	Commerce, TX	18 mi	2 of 5	116	(903) 886-2510

Hospices serving Sulphur Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reflections Hospice Of Texas LLC	Quitman, TX	26 mi	(903) 763-8225
Family First Hospice	Greenville, TX	28 mi	(903) 454-3346
Healing Touch Hospice, LLC	Greenville, TX	30 mi	(903) 458-9003
Anew Hospice Care Inc	Greenville, TX	30 mi	(903) 886-2639

Straight-line miles from the center of Sulphur Springs. 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 Sulphur Springs

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 29% of the $3,510 monthly median income of Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sulphur Springs?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sulphur Springs Health And Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab in Sulphur Springs (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Carriage House Manor in Sulphur Springs (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sulphur Springs?

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 29% of the $3,510 monthly median income of Sulphur Springs 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.

More near Sulphur Springs

More senior care near Sulphur Springs

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Sulphur Springs

More for Sulphur Springs families

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 Sulphur Springs, TX