In-Home Dementia Care in Universal City, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in Universal City, TX: the local picture

123

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

2,914

residents 65 or older (14% of Universal City)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Bexar County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Universal City has about 123 residents aged 85 or older among 2,914 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Bexar County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Universal City 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.

Universal City compared with Bexar County and Texas

Census figure	Universal City	Bexar County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	37%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,560	$56,300	—

Older residents in towns around Universal City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Live Oak, TX	2.0 mi	2,233	377
Selma, TX	2.4 mi	1,060	16
Converse, TX	2.7 mi	3,295	346
Schertz, TX	3.5 mi	5,992	493
Windcrest, TX	5.1 mi	1,792	300
Cibolo, TX	5.5 mi	3,694	275

Nursing homes near Universal City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare Of Live Oak	Live Oak, TX	1.1 mi	3 of 5	123	(210) 600-3700
Avir At Converse	Converse, TX	2.3 mi	1 of 5	100	(210) 650-0551
Trucare Living Centers - Selma	Selma, TX	2.9 mi	2 of 5	128	(210) 886-8393
Army Residence Community	San Antonio, TX	3.0 mi	5 of 5	91	(210) 646-5200
Silver Tree Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Schertz, TX	3.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(210) 566-9100
Crestway Nursing & Rehabilitation	San Antonio, TX	3.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(210) 599-3005

Hospices serving Universal City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Careview Hospice Inc	San Antonio, TX	0.8 mi	(210) 497-1440
All Seasons Hospice Of Texas	San Antonio, TX	6.4 mi	(210) 767-3870
Amedia Hospice LLC	San Antonio, TX	6.8 mi	(210) 858-3384
Guiding Light Hospice Inc	San Antonio, TX	6.8 mi	(210) 585-2335

Straight-line miles from the center of Universal City. 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 Universal City

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 16% of the $6,380 monthly median income of Universal City 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 Universal City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Universal City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare Of Live Oak in Live Oak (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Avir At Converse in Converse (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Trucare Living Centers - Selma in Selma (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Universal City?

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 16% of the $6,380 monthly median income of Universal City 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.

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