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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wells Branch, TX: the local picture

148

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,451

residents 65 or older (11% of Wells Branch)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Travis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wells Branch has about 148 residents aged 85 or older among 1,451 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Travis County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Wells Branch 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.

Wells Branch compared with Travis County and Texas

Census figure	Wells Branch	Travis County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	28%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	9.7%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	30%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,658	$77,381	—

Older residents in towns around Wells Branch

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pflugerville, TX	4.6 mi	5,995	565
Round Rock, TX	5.8 mi	14,300	1,507
Brushy Creek, TX	6.0 mi	2,133	214
Cedar Park, TX	9.5 mi	8,846	1,303
Manor, TX	9.5 mi	597	17
Hutto, TX	11 mi	2,376	122

Nursing homes near Wells Branch

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At Park Bend	Austin, TX	2.8 mi	2 of 5	124	(512) 836-9777
Five Points Of Pflugerville	Pflugerville, TX	2.9 mi	1 of 5	111	(512) 670-5800
Pflugerville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pflugerville, TX	3.0 mi	5 of 5	120	(512) 251-3915
Gracy Woods Ii Living Center	Austin, TX	3.1 mi	5 of 5	110	(512) 730-2100
Gracy Woods Nursing Center	Austin, TX	3.1 mi	1 of 5	118	(512) 228-3300
Windsor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Of Duval	Austin, TX	4.1 mi	3 of 5	206	(512) 345-1805

Hospices serving Wells Branch

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
New Century Hospice Of Austin	Austin, TX	2.7 mi	(512) 342-8288
Magnolia Hospice	Pflugerville, TX	3.0 mi	(512) 610-9503
Hospice Compassus	Round Rock, TX	5.0 mi	(512) 246-7127
Vitalcaring Group	Round Rock, TX	5.0 mi	(512) 368-7275

Straight-line miles from the center of Wells Branch. 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 Wells Branch

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 $5,055 monthly median income of Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wells Branch?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At Park Bend in Austin (2.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Five Points Of Pflugerville in Pflugerville (2.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pflugerville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Pflugerville (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wells Branch?

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 $5,055 monthly median income of Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch, TX