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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Winnsboro, TX: the local picture

85

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

633

residents 65 or older (18% of Winnsboro)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Wood County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Winnsboro has about 85 residents aged 85 or older among 633 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Wood County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Winnsboro 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.

Winnsboro compared with Wood County and Texas

Census figure	Winnsboro	Wood County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	28%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.4%	7.6%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,286	$51,928	—

Older residents in towns around Winnsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Vernon, TX	16 mi	287	38
Holly Lake Ranch, TX	18 mi	1,471	305
Pittsburg, TX	19 mi	428	36
Sulphur Springs, TX	23 mi	2,692	437
Mount Pleasant, TX	23 mi	1,828	166
Mineola, TX	24 mi	1,412	273

Nursing homes near Winnsboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeview Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Winnsboro, TX	0.5 mi	3 of 5	60	(903) 342-6951
Avir At Winnsboro	Winnsboro, TX	0.6 mi	1 of 5	112	(903) 342-5243
Quitman Wellness & Rehabilitation	Quitman, TX	14 mi	3 of 5	156	(903) 763-2284
Avir At Pittsburg	Pittsburg, TX	16 mi	5 of 5	102	(903) 856-3633
Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation	Mount Vernon, TX	16 mi	2 of 5	95	(903) 537-4424
Rock Creek Health And Rehabilitation	Sulphur Springs, TX	20 mi	1 of 5	120	(903) 439-0107

Hospices serving Winnsboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reflections Hospice Of Texas LLC	Quitman, TX	13 mi	(903) 763-8225
Chambers Hospice	Mount Pleasant, TX	24 mi	(903) 572-3777
Cypress Basin Hospice Inc	Mount Pleasant, TX	24 mi	(903) 577-1510
Traditions Hospice	Longview, TX	41 mi	(903) 663-2331

Straight-line miles from the center of Winnsboro. 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 Winnsboro

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 41% of the $2,441 monthly median income of Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Winnsboro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakeview Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Winnsboro (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Avir At Winnsboro in Winnsboro (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Quitman Wellness & Rehabilitation in Quitman (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Winnsboro?

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 41% of the $2,441 monthly median income of Winnsboro 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.

More near Winnsboro

More senior care near Winnsboro

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Winnsboro

More for Winnsboro families

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 Winnsboro, TX