In-Home Dementia Care in University Park, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in University Park, TX: the local picture

150

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

2,156

residents 65 or older (8.6% of University Park)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dallas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

University Park has about 150 residents aged 85 or older among 2,156 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.

16% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Dallas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older University Park 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.

University Park compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	University Park	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	8.6%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	43%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$156,667	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around University Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Highland Park, TX	1.3 mi	1,731	220
Dallas, TX	4.2 mi	154,291	16,934
Farmers Branch, TX	7.3 mi	4,417	330
Addison, TX	8.3 mi	1,882	70
Cockrell Hill, TX	9.4 mi	433	31
Richardson, TX	9.9 mi	15,397	2,156

Nursing homes near University Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Plaza At Edgemere	Dallas, TX	1.2 mi	4 of 5	72	(214) 615-7045
Traymore Nursing Center	Dallas, TX	2.4 mi	3 of 5	150	(214) 358-3131
Pure Health Transitional Care At Texas Health Pres	Dallas, TX	3.2 mi	5 of 5	49	(214) 345-7500
Avir At The Meadow	Dallas, TX	3.3 mi	1 of 5	184	(214) 239-6000
The Legacy Midtown Park	Dallas, TX	3.6 mi	5 of 5	54	(972) 468-6207
Avir At Dallas	Dallas, TX	3.7 mi	1 of 5	136	(214) 821-0050

Hospices serving University Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Merit Hospice LLC	Dallas, TX	1.9 mi	(214) 368-1154
Silverstone Hospice	Dallas, TX	2.7 mi	(214) 954-7285
Cc Young Home Health And Hospice	Dallas, TX	3.1 mi	(214) 841-2825
Gentiva	Dallas, TX	3.2 mi	(214) 231-3914

Straight-line miles from the center of University Park. 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 University Park

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 8% of the $13,056 monthly median income of University Park 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 University Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near University Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Plaza At Edgemere in Dallas (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Traymore Nursing Center in Dallas (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pure Health Transitional Care At Texas Health Pres in Dallas (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in University Park?

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 8% of the $13,056 monthly median income of University Park 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 University Park, TX