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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waxahachie, TX: the local picture

600

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

5,491

residents 65 or older (12% of Waxahachie)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ellis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waxahachie has about 600 residents aged 85 or older among 5,491 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Ellis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Waxahachie 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.

Waxahachie compared with Ellis County and Texas

Census figure	Waxahachie	Ellis County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	20%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,472	$65,332	—

Older residents in towns around Waxahachie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Red Oak, TX	8.2 mi	1,752	120
Midlothian, TX	9.7 mi	4,885	346
Ovilla, TX	9.9 mi	866	10
Glenn Heights, TX	10 mi	1,324	33
Palmer, TX	10 mi	230	13
Ennis, TX	13 mi	2,859	329

Nursing homes near Waxahachie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Focused Care Of Waxahachie	Waxahachie, TX	1.1 mi	1 of 5	152	(972) 937-2298
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Waxaha	Waxahachie, TX	2.1 mi	1 of 5	121	(972) 937-1650
Pleasant Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Waxahachie, TX	3.7 mi	3 of 5	132	(972) 937-7320
Red Oak Health And Rehabilitation Center	Red Oak, TX	9.2 mi	3 of 5	144	(469) 552-0500
Midtowne Meadows Health & Rehab	Midlothian, TX	9.6 mi	4 of 5	121	(972) 775-5538
Midlothian Healthcare Center	Midlothian, TX	9.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(972) 775-5105

Hospices serving Waxahachie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - North Central Texas	Waxahachie, TX	1.6 mi	(972) 923-2436
Traditions Health	Waxahachie, TX	1.6 mi	(972) 878-2273
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Midlothian	Midlothian, TX	10 mi	(817) 676-1903
Harbor Hospice Of Dallas, L.P.	Desoto, TX	14 mi	(469) 329-3321

Straight-line miles from the center of Waxahachie. 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 Waxahachie

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 20% of the $4,956 monthly median income of Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waxahachie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Focused Care Of Waxahachie in Waxahachie (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation - Waxaha in Waxahachie (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pleasant Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Waxahachie (3.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waxahachie?

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 20% of the $4,956 monthly median income of Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie, TX