In-Home Dementia Care in West University Place, TX

Local figures

Dementia Care in West University Place, TX: the local picture

228

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

2,533

residents 65 or older (17% of West University Place)

12%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Harris County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West University Place has about 228 residents aged 85 or older among 2,533 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.

12% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Harris County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older West University Place 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.

West University Place compared with Harris County and Texas

Census figure	West University Place	Harris County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	12%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.0%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	45%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$149,333	$58,641	—

Older residents in towns around West University Place

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bellaire, TX	1.9 mi	3,186	307
Houston, TX	5.5 mi	286,751	31,808
Hunters Creek Village, TX	5.6 mi	760	37
Piney Point Village, TX	5.8 mi	660	48
Spring Valley Village, TX	6.7 mi	678	64
Bunker Hill Village, TX	6.9 mi	635	30

Nursing homes near West University Place

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Methodist Hospital SNF	Houston, TX	1.9 mi	5 of 5	25	(713) 441-7828
Bayou Manor	Houston, TX	2.1 mi	5 of 5	37	(713) 666-2651
Brookdale Galleria	Houston, TX	2.3 mi	3 of 5	56	(713) 993-9999
Holly Hall	Houston, TX	2.7 mi	3 of 5	62	(713) 799-9031
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Houston	Houston, TX	2.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(713) 796-2777
The Hallmark	Houston, TX	2.9 mi	5 of 5	32	(713) 622-6633

Hospices serving West University Place

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P	Houston, TX	1.8 mi	(713) 663-4900
Anchor Hospice LLC	Houston, TX	1.9 mi	(877) 296-3840
Gentiva	Bellaire, TX	2.0 mi	(713) 665-5065
Genus Patris Hospice	Bellaire, TX	2.0 mi	(713) 665-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of West University Place. 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 West University Place

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 8% of the $12,444 monthly median income of West University Place 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 West University Place: common questions

What nursing homes are near West University Place?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Methodist Hospital SNF in Houston (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bayou Manor in Houston (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Brookdale Galleria in Houston (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West University Place?

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 8% of the $12,444 monthly median income of West University Place 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.

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