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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Westway, TX: the local picture

21

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

651

residents 65 or older (19% of Westway)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in El Paso County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Westway has about 21 residents aged 85 or older among 651 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in El Paso County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

9.1% of older Westway 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.

Westway compared with El Paso County and Texas

Census figure	Westway	El Paso County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.1%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	22%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	93%	68%	35%

Older residents in towns around Westway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Vinton, TX	1.0 mi	355	7
Anthony, TX	2.3 mi	540	50
Canutillo, TX	3.2 mi	649	63
Anthony, NM	3.9 mi	1,650	143
Santa Teresa, NM	8.4 mi	710	117
Sunland Park, NM	9.5 mi	1,866	209

Nursing homes near Westway

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avir At El Paso	El Paso, TX	5.1 mi	2 of 5	124	(915) 842-8700
White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	8.0 mi	2 of 5	74	(915) 581-4683
The Bartlett Skilled Nursing And Assisted Living	El Paso, TX	8.2 mi	2 of 5	58	(915) 584-8438
Avir At Patriot	El Paso, TX	8.9 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 317-1758
Franklin Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation	El Paso, TX	9.0 mi	1 of 5	132	(915) 584-9417
Los Arcos Del Norte Care Center	El Paso, TX	9.3 mi	1 of 5	124	(915) 849-3000

Hospices serving Westway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Armonia Hospice LLC	El Paso, TX	8.7 mi	(915) 584-5284
Tender Care Home Health & Hospice	El Paso, TX	8.7 mi	(915) 581-3345
Trinity Home Health And Hospice	El Paso, TX	9.6 mi	(915) 491-4193
Enhabit Hospice	El Paso, TX	9.6 mi	(915) 300-2228

Straight-line miles from the center of Westway. 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 Westway

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. 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 Westway: common questions

What nursing homes are near Westway?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avir At El Paso in El Paso (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); White Acres Wellness & Rehabilitation in El Paso (8.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Bartlett Skilled Nursing And Assisted Living in El Paso (8.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Westway?

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. 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 Westway, TX