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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vidor, TX: the local picture

131

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1,760

residents 65 or older (18% of Vidor)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Orange County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vidor has about 131 residents aged 85 or older among 1,760 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Vidor 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.

Vidor compared with Orange County and Texas

Census figure	Vidor	Orange County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.8%	7.0%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,563	$51,258	—

Older residents in towns around Vidor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beaumont, TX	9.7 mi	18,468	2,229
Central Gardens, TX	9.8 mi	918	196
Mauriceville, TX	10 mi	525	97
Nederland, TX	11 mi	3,007	453
Bridge City, TX	11 mi	1,130	30
Port Neches, TX	12 mi	2,377	278

Nursing homes near Vidor

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakwood Manor Nursing Home	Vidor, TX	1.3 mi	4 of 5	100	(409) 769-5697
Vidor Health & Rehabilitation Center	Vidor, TX	1.3 mi	1 of 5	144	(409) 769-2454
Harmony Care At Beaumont	Beaumont, TX	8.3 mi	not rated	98	(409) 892-1533
Beaumont Nursing And Rehabilitation	Beaumont, TX	9.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(409) 842-3120
College Street Health Care Center	Beaumont, TX	9.7 mi	4 of 5	50	(409) 842-2244
Avir At Beaumont	Beaumont, TX	9.9 mi	1 of 5	214	(409) 842-4550

Hospices serving Vidor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Hospice	Beaumont, TX	7.9 mi	(409) 299-4477
Three Oaks Hospice	Beaumont, TX	7.9 mi	(409) 751-2100
Gentiva	Beaumont, TX	7.9 mi	(409) 924-0085
Best Hospice Care Of Texas	Beaumont, TX	8.5 mi	(409) 356-9271

Straight-line miles from the center of Vidor. 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 Vidor

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 26% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Vidor 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 Vidor: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vidor?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oakwood Manor Nursing Home in Vidor (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Vidor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Vidor (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harmony Care At Beaumont in Beaumont (8.3 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vidor?

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 26% of the $3,880 monthly median income of Vidor 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 Vidor, TX