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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wimberley, TX: the local picture

68

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

820

residents 65 or older (28% of Wimberley)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Hays County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wimberley has about 68 residents aged 85 or older among 820 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Hays County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

14% of older Wimberley 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.

Wimberley compared with Hays County and Texas

Census figure	Wimberley	Hays County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	28%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	33%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	23%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.9%	25%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,096	$73,773	—

Older residents in towns around Wimberley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
San Marcos, TX	12 mi	7,637	790
Kyle, TX	12 mi	4,526	171
Canyon Lake, TX	13 mi	7,964	641
Dripping Springs, TX	15 mi	1,200	251
Belterra, TX	15 mi	657	38
Buda, TX	16 mi	1,080	20

Nursing homes near Wimberley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Deer Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation	Wimberley, TX	0.9 mi	1 of 5	122	(512) 847-5540
San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	San Marcos, TX	11 mi	2 of 5	129	(512) 353-5026
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation-Kyle	Kyle, TX	12 mi	3 of 5	126	(512) 268-1003
Hays Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	13 mi	3 of 5	116	(512) 396-1888
Cypress Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	San Marcos, TX	13 mi	1 of 5	174	(512) 805-5000
Avir At Dripping Springs	Dripping Springs, TX	15 mi	4 of 5	60	(512) 858-5624

Hospices serving Wimberley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
At Home With Blue Bonnet Hospice	Wimberley, TX	3.2 mi	(512) 537-8950
Christus Hospice - Central Texas	San Marcos, TX	12 mi	(512) 754-6159
Gentiva	San Marcos, TX	12 mi	(512) 392-9138
Heart To Heart Hospice Of San Marcos LLC	San Marcos, TX	12 mi	(512) 667-6816

Straight-line miles from the center of Wimberley. 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 Wimberley

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 16% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Wimberley 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 Wimberley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wimberley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Deer Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation in Wimberley (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); San Marcos Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in San Marcos (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation-Kyle in Kyle (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wimberley?

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 16% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Wimberley 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 Wimberley, TX