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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waller, TX: the local picture

57

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

230

residents 65 or older (7.4% of Waller)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Waller County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waller has about 57 residents aged 85 or older among 230 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Waller County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Waller 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.

Waller compared with Waller County and Texas

Census figure	Waller	Waller County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	7.4%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	29%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	15%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	28%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,875	$72,625	—

Older residents in towns around Waller

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Prairie View, TX	2.8 mi	401	102
Hempstead, TX	9.0 mi	460	5
Magnolia, TX	15 mi	521	48
Pinehurst, TX	16 mi	771	73
Tomball, TX	19 mi	2,657	447
Brookshire, TX	20 mi	336	59

Nursing homes near Waller

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willow Creek Lodge	Tomball, TX	18 mi	3 of 5	135	(281) 205-9400
Lawrence Street Health Care Center	Tomball, TX	18 mi	4 of 5	150	(281) 357-4516
The Heights Of Tomball	Tomball, TX	18 mi	4 of 5	131	(832) 843-7700
The Heights Of Magnolia	Magnolia, TX	18 mi	not rated	138	(346) 220-0070
Park Manor Of Tomball	Tomball, TX	19 mi	2 of 5	125	(281) 516-7929
Tomball Rehab & Nursing	Tomball, TX	19 mi	1 of 5	126	(281) 351-5443

Hospices serving Waller

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Falling Stars Palliative & Hospice LLC	Waller, TX	0.4 mi	(281) 772-5757
Choice Hospice	Tomball, TX	15 mi	(281) 742-1142
Vitalcaring Group	Tomball, TX	15 mi	(281) 646-9900
Harbor Hospice Of Texas LP	Tomball, TX	15 mi	(281) 659-0303

Straight-line miles from the center of Waller. 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 Waller

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 42% of the $2,406 monthly median income of Waller 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 Waller: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waller?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willow Creek Lodge in Tomball (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lawrence Street Health Care Center in Tomball (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Heights Of Tomball in Tomball (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waller?

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 42% of the $2,406 monthly median income of Waller 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 (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 Waller, TX