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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Temple, TX: the local picture

1,930

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

13,547

residents 65 or older (15% of Temple)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Temple has about 1,930 residents aged 85 or older among 13,547 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Bell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Temple 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.

Temple compared with Bell County and Texas

Census figure	Temple	Bell County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	19%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,351	$54,865	—

Older residents in towns around Temple

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Morgan's Point Resort, TX	5.4 mi	652	20
Belton, TX	6.5 mi	3,379	499
Troy, TX	8.1 mi	394	28
Nolanville, TX	13 mi	682	27
Harker Heights, TX	15 mi	3,464	239
Killeen, TX	20 mi	13,315	1,455

Nursing homes near Temple

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Adams	Temple, TX	0.9 mi	1 of 5	118	(254) 773-1626
Avir At Western Hills	Temple, TX	1.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(254) 742-7500
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil	Temple, TX	1.3 mi	5 of 5	23	(254) 771-8200
Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Temple, TX	2.1 mi	2 of 5	124	(254) 778-4231
Avir At Weston	Temple, TX	2.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(254) 298-7300
Avir At Temple West	Temple, TX	2.9 mi	3 of 5	104	(254) 743-6200

Hospices serving Temple

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care And Grace Home Health And Hospice	Temple, TX	1.7 mi	(254) 773-6020
Navigate Home Health And Hospice	Temple, TX	1.7 mi	(254) 541-0054
Gentiva	Temple, TX	1.7 mi	(254) 742-2000
True Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Of Texas LLC	Temple, TX	2.3 mi	(512) 649-2274

Straight-line miles from the center of Temple. 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 Temple

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 24% of the $4,279 monthly median income of Temple 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 Temple: common questions

What nursing homes are near Temple?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Adams in Temple (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avir At Western Hills in Temple (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil in Temple (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Temple?

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 24% of the $4,279 monthly median income of Temple 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 Temple, TX