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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sunnyvale, TX: the local picture

106

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1,550

residents 65 or older (19% of Sunnyvale)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sunnyvale has about 106 residents aged 85 or older among 1,550 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Dallas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

7.2% of older Sunnyvale 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.

Sunnyvale compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	Sunnyvale	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.2%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	43%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$112,978	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around Sunnyvale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mesquite, TX	3.2 mi	16,867	1,650
Travis Ranch, TX	4.7 mi	525	14
Heath, TX	6.6 mi	1,752	137
Balch Springs, TX	6.9 mi	2,381	167
Forney, TX	7.3 mi	2,553	49
Rowlett, TX	8.0 mi	9,021	771

Nursing homes near Sunnyvale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cheyenne Medical Lodge	Mesquite, TX	2.1 mi	4 of 5	139	(972) 788-8900
Town East Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Mesquite, TX	2.8 mi	1 of 5	130	(972) 284-8600
Willowbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Mesquite, TX	3.5 mi	3 of 5	162	(972) 279-3601
Mesquite Village Wellness & Rehabilitation	Mesquite, TX	3.6 mi	3 of 5	149	(972) 288-7668
Mesquite Tree Nursing Center	Mesquite, TX	3.7 mi	4 of 5	143	(972) 288-6489
Christian Care Communities And Services Mesquite	Mesquite, TX	4.0 mi	4 of 5	180	(972) 686-3000

Hospices serving Sunnyvale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shalem Hospice Care LLC	Sunnyvale, TX	0.3 mi	(214) 564-8296
Shoreline Hospice Care, LLC	Sunnyvale, TX	0.3 mi	(972) 665-6055
Hospice Professionals Inc	Sunnyvale, TX	0.3 mi	(972) 853-7704
Angel Hospice Corp	Mesquite, TX	3.6 mi	(214) 432-2636

Straight-line miles from the center of Sunnyvale. 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 Sunnyvale

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 11% of the $9,415 monthly median income of Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sunnyvale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cheyenne Medical Lodge in Mesquite (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Town East Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Mesquite (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Willowbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Mesquite (3.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sunnyvale?

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 11% of the $9,415 monthly median income of Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale, TX