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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tulia, TX: the local picture

140

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

738

residents 65 or older (17% of Tulia)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Swisher County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tulia has about 140 residents aged 85 or older among 738 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 (36% in Swisher County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Tulia 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.

Tulia compared with Swisher County and Texas

Census figure	Tulia	Swisher County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	36%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	24%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,583	$23,934	—

Older residents in towns around Tulia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Plainview, TX	24 mi	2,963	482
Dimmitt, TX	30 mi	816	22
Canyon, TX	32 mi	1,991	370
Hereford, TX	41 mi	1,773	255
Floydada, TX	46 mi	328	48
Amarillo, TX	46 mi	30,530	3,574

Nursing homes near Tulia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Plainview Healthcare Center	Plainview, TX	23 mi	2 of 5	93	(806) 296-5584
Prairie House Living Center	Plainview, TX	24 mi	3 of 5	121	(806) 293-4855

Hospices serving Tulia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Plainview, TX	24 mi	(806) 293-2732
Gentiva	Amarillo, TX	44 mi	(806) 372-7696
Enhabit Hospice	Amarillo, TX	44 mi	(806) 223-4741
High Plains Senior Care Hospice	Amarillo, TX	46 mi	(806) 350-7100

Straight-line miles from the center of Tulia. 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 Tulia

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 54% of the $1,882 monthly median income of Tulia 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 Tulia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tulia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Plainview Healthcare Center in Plainview (23 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Prairie House Living Center in Plainview (24 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tulia?

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 54% of the $1,882 monthly median income of Tulia 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 Tulia, TX