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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Uhland, TX: the local picture

4

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

150

residents 65 or older (6.0% of Uhland)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Hays County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Uhland has about 4 residents aged 85 or older among 150 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Hays County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Uhland 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.

Uhland compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Uhland	Hays County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	6.0%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	51%	25%	35%

Older residents in towns around Uhland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kyle, TX	6.0 mi	4,526	171
Lockhart, TX	8.8 mi	2,580	244
Buda, TX	8.8 mi	1,080	20
San Marcos, TX	11 mi	7,637	790
Redwood, TX	13 mi	342	0
Shady Hollow, TX	14 mi	1,089	151

Nursing homes near Uhland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation-Kyle	Kyle, TX	7.1 mi	3 of 5	126	(512) 268-1003
Chisolm Trail Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Lockhart, TX	8.4 mi	2 of 5	96	(512) 398-5213
Parkview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Lockhart, TX	9.8 mi	2 of 5	108	(512) 398-2362
San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	129	(512) 353-5026
Onion Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Austin, TX	12 mi	1 of 5	125	(512) 291-4900
Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	116	(512) 396-1888

Hospices serving Uhland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jol Healthcare	Kyle, TX	3.4 mi	(512) 786-4198
Bridgeway Hospice, LLC.	Buda, TX	9.5 mi	(512) 565-6182
Halcyon Home	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	(512) 815-9009
Christus Hospice - Central Texas	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	(512) 754-6159

Straight-line miles from the center of Uhland. 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 Uhland

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. 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 Uhland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Uhland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation-Kyle in Kyle (7.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Chisolm Trail Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Lockhart (8.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Parkview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Lockhart (9.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Uhland?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Uhland, TX