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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Teague, TX: the local picture

42

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

528

residents 65 or older (15% of Teague)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Freestone County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Teague has about 42 residents aged 85 or older among 528 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Freestone County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Teague 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.

Teague compared with Freestone County and Texas

Census figure	Teague	Freestone County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	12%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,000	$42,441	—

Older residents in towns around Teague

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairfield, TX	8.9 mi	631	88
Mexia, TX	12 mi	1,179	183
Groesbeck, TX	16 mi	746	127
Corsicana, TX	33 mi	3,864	469
Palestine, TX	38 mi	2,907	262
Marlin, TX	42 mi	891	192

Nursing homes near Teague

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Teague Nursing And Rehabilitation	Teague, TX	2.0 mi	5 of 5	76	(254) 739-2541
Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Fairfield, TX	9.8 mi	4 of 5	101	(903) 389-1236
Fairview Healthcare Residence	Fairfield, TX	10 mi	4 of 5	84	(903) 389-4121
Skilled Care Of Mexia	Mexia, TX	13 mi	3 of 5	80	(254) 472-0630
The Manor Healthcare Residence	Mexia, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	66	(254) 562-3867
Mexia Ltc Nursing And Rehabilitation	Mexia, TX	13 mi	2 of 5	66	(254) 562-5400

Hospices serving Teague

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arc Hospice And Palliative Care	Corsicana, TX	34 mi	(903) 874-7700
Providence Hospice	Waco, TX	54 mi	(254) 399-9099
Vitalcaring Group	Crockett, TX	57 mi	(936) 545-0320
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Texas	Waco, TX	57 mi	(254) 756-0404

Straight-line miles from the center of Teague. 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 Teague

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 26% of the $3,833 monthly median income of Teague 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 Teague: common questions

What nursing homes are near Teague?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Teague Nursing And Rehabilitation in Teague (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fairfield (9.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fairview Healthcare Residence in Fairfield (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Teague?

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 26% of the $3,833 monthly median income of Teague 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 Teague, TX