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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wichita Falls, TX: the local picture

1,798

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

14,876

residents 65 or older (15% of Wichita Falls)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Wichita County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wichita Falls has about 1,798 residents aged 85 or older among 14,876 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Wichita County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Wichita Falls 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.

Wichita Falls compared with Wichita County and Texas

Census figure	Wichita Falls	Wichita County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	41%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	13%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,676	$51,984	—

Older residents in towns around Wichita Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Iowa Park, TX	9.7 mi	1,206	148
Burkburnett, TX	12 mi	2,063	202
Henrietta, TX	20 mi	816	91
Olney, TX	40 mi	472	70
Frederick, OK	40 mi	658	35
Bowie, TX	46 mi	1,012	238

Nursing homes near Wichita Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Texhoma Christian Care Center Inc	Wichita Falls, TX	0.8 mi	5 of 5	234	(940) 723-8420
Swan Health At Wichita Falls	Wichita Falls, TX	1.5 mi	4 of 5	72	(940) 322-3393
Rolling Meadows	Wichita Falls, TX	2.1 mi	not rated	2	(940) 691-7511
University Park Nursing And Rehabilitation	Wichita Falls, TX	3.2 mi	3 of 5	98	(940) 692-8001
Midwestern Healthcare Center	Wichita Falls, TX	3.3 mi	3 of 5	121	(940) 723-0885
Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center - Wichi	Wichita Falls, TX	3.3 mi	4 of 5	144	(940) 767-5500

Hospices serving Wichita Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healing Hands Healthcare LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	1.6 mi	(940) 432-0588
Beyondfaith Hospice Of Wichita Falls LLC	Wichita Falls, TX	1.6 mi	(940) 696-8901
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita Falls, TX	3.0 mi	(940) 500-2537
Hospice Of Wichita Falls	Vernon, TX	48 mi	(940) 691-0982

Straight-line miles from the center of Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls

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 25% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wichita Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Texhoma Christian Care Center Inc in Wichita Falls (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Swan Health At Wichita Falls in Wichita Falls (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Rolling Meadows in Wichita Falls (2.1 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wichita Falls?

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 25% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls, TX