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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Weimar, TX: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

629

residents 65 or older (21% of Weimar)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Colorado County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Weimar has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 629 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Colorado County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

54% of older Weimar 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.

Weimar compared with Colorado County and Texas

Census figure	Weimar	Colorado County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.7%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	37%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	18%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,460	$52,516	—

Older residents in towns around Weimar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Schulenburg, TX	7.9 mi	663	195
Columbus, TX	13 mi	752	103
La Grange, TX	16 mi	857	120
Hallettsville, TX	20 mi	643	121
Eagle Lake, TX	28 mi	512	110
Smithville, TX	31 mi	962	107

Nursing homes near Weimar

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Weimar, TX	0.4 mi	1 of 5	94	(979) 725-8564
Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center	Schulenburg, TX	7.4 mi	3 of 5	146	(979) 249-6537
Paradigm At The Oak	Schulenburg, TX	8.1 mi	1 of 5	90	(979) 743-4150
Trucare Living Centers-Columbus	Columbus, TX	13 mi	5 of 5	104	(979) 733-0500
Monument Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	La Grange, TX	14 mi	4 of 5	104	(979) 968-3144
Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community	Columbus, TX	14 mi	1 of 5	137	(979) 732-2347

Hospices serving Weimar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Brenham, TX	40 mi	(979) 260-9700
United Palliative & Hospice Care, Inc.	Richmond, TX	59 mi	(281) 208-7803
Acara Hospice	College Station, TX	63 mi	(979) 661-7272
Hospice Of South Texas Inc	Victoria, TX	63 mi	(361) 572-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Weimar. 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 Weimar

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 44% of the $2,288 monthly median income of Weimar 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 Weimar: common questions

What nursing homes are near Weimar?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parkview Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation in Weimar (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center in Schulenburg (7.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Paradigm At The Oak in Schulenburg (8.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Weimar?

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 44% of the $2,288 monthly median income of Weimar 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 Weimar, TX