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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vernon, TX: the local picture

101

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1,928

residents 65 or older (20% of Vernon)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Wilbarger County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vernon has about 101 residents aged 85 or older among 1,928 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Wilbarger County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Vernon 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.

Vernon compared with Wilbarger County and Texas

Census figure	Vernon	Wilbarger County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	46%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	37%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	18%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,662	$41,875	—

Older residents in towns around Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Frederick, OK	23 mi	658	35
Altus, OK	35 mi	2,575	463
Iowa Park, TX	38 mi	1,206	148
Seymour, TX	38 mi	720	78
Burkburnett, TX	42 mi	2,063	202
Wichita Falls, TX	47 mi	14,876	1,798

Nursing homes near Vernon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Vernon	Vernon, TX	1.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(940) 552-9316
Electra Healthcare Center	Electra, TX	23 mi	5 of 5	62	(940) 495-2184

Hospices serving Vernon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Wichita Falls	Vernon, TX	0.2 mi	(940) 691-0982
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita Falls, TX	48 mi	(940) 500-2537
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	49 mi	(940) 432-0588
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	49 mi	(940) 696-8901

Straight-line miles from the center of Vernon. 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 Vernon

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 30% of the $3,389 monthly median income of Vernon 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 Vernon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vernon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Advanced Rehabilitation And Healthcare Of Vernon in Vernon (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Electra Healthcare Center in Electra (23 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vernon?

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 30% of the $3,389 monthly median income of Vernon 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.

More near Vernon

More senior care near Vernon

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 Vernon, TX