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

Local figures

Dementia Care in The Woodlands, TX: the local picture

1,728

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

17,997

residents 65 or older (15% of The Woodlands)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Montgomery County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

The Woodlands has about 1,728 residents aged 85 or older among 17,997 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older The Woodlands 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 Woodlands compared with Montgomery County and Texas

Census figure	The Woodlands	Montgomery County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,698	$71,923	—

Older residents in towns around The Woodlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shenandoah, TX	3.3 mi	1,675	198
Oak Ridge North, TX	4.2 mi	571	75
Tomball, TX	8.5 mi	2,657	447
Spring, TX	11 mi	6,991	334
Conroe, TX	11 mi	13,530	1,385
Pinehurst, TX	12 mi	771	73

Nursing homes near The Woodlands

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgewood At The Woodlands	The Woodlands, TX	0.4 mi	1 of 5	126	(281) 296-9234
The Woodlands Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	The Woodlands, TX	0.6 mi	3 of 5	214	(281) 363-3535
The Broadmoor At Creekside Park	The Woodlands, TX	2.1 mi	3 of 5	112	(281) 255-8180
Park Manor Of The Woodlands	The Woodlands, TX	3.9 mi	4 of 5	124	(936) 273-9424
The Village At Gleannloch Farms	Spring, TX	6.5 mi	5 of 5	35	(281) 569-2999
Tomball Rehab & Nursing	Tomball, TX	7.8 mi	1 of 5	126	(281) 351-5443

Hospices serving The Woodlands

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Texas, LLC	The Woodlands, TX	3.1 mi	(281) 419-4476
Hope Beyond Hospice	The Woodlands, TX	3.1 mi	(832) 995-0821
Three Oaks Hospice	The Woodlands, TX	3.1 mi	(832) 431-5009
Choice Hospice	The Woodlands, TX	3.1 mi	(713) 462-4488

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

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 13% of the $7,642 monthly median income of The Woodlands 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 Woodlands: common questions

What nursing homes are near The Woodlands?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ridgewood At The Woodlands in The Woodlands (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Woodlands Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in The Woodlands (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Broadmoor At Creekside Park in The Woodlands (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in The Woodlands?

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 13% of the $7,642 monthly median income of The Woodlands 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 Woodlands, TX