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

Local figures

Dementia Care in The Colony, TX: the local picture

682

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

5,077

residents 65 or older (11% of The Colony)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Denton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

The Colony has about 682 residents aged 85 or older among 5,077 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Denton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older The Colony 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.

The Colony compared with Denton County and Texas

Census figure	The Colony	Denton County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	6.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,636	$78,360	—

Older residents in towns around The Colony

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hackberry, TX	4.2 mi	233	11
Lewisville, TX	4.9 mi	12,974	1,624
Frisco, TX	6.5 mi	20,979	1,778
Carrollton, TX	6.9 mi	18,384	1,477
Little Elm, TX	7.2 mi	4,092	240
Lake Dallas, TX	7.4 mi	1,188	54

Nursing homes near The Colony

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mustang Park Therapy And Living Center	Carrollton, TX	4.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(469) 701-5300
Brookhaven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Carrollton, TX	4.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(972) 394-7141
Prairie Estates	Frisco, TX	4.6 mi	3 of 5	180	(214) 705-9108
Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Plano, TX	4.9 mi	4 of 5	132	(214) 731-5955
Accel At Willow Bend	Plano, TX	5.5 mi	1 of 5	110	(214) 501-4672
The Legacy At Willow Bend	Plano, TX	5.8 mi	5 of 5	60	(972) 468-6300

Hospices serving The Colony

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sovereign Hospice Inc	The Colony, TX	1.2 mi	(214) 718-9353
Peace Valley Hospice	Carrollton, TX	4.4 mi	(469) 755-9555
Precise Personalized Care Hospice LLC	Carrollton, TX	6.1 mi	(469) 324-5650
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Decatur	Carrollton, TX	6.1 mi	(469) 568-2210

Straight-line miles from the center of The Colony. 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 The Colony

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 20% of the $4,970 monthly median income of The Colony 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 The Colony: common questions

What nursing homes are near The Colony?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mustang Park Therapy And Living Center in Carrollton (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Brookhaven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Carrollton (4.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Prairie Estates in Frisco (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in The Colony?

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 20% of the $4,970 monthly median income of The Colony 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 The Colony, TX