Your loved one deserves more than confusion and long, lonely afternoons. Preferred Care at Home offers dementia and Alzheimer’s care San Antonio North families trust, matching each family with caregivers trained in dementia care. Daily life stays as calm, familiar, and safe as possible at home.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association San Antonio and South Texas Chapter, about 13% of Bexar County residents 65 and older live with dementia. That is near 33,000 people, and the number keeps climbing.
San Antonio’s senior population is expected to grow sharply by 2040. More local families are searching for dementia and Alzheimer’s care in San Antonio North they can trust. You want a caregiver your loved one recognizes, not a rotating cast of strangers.
Preferred Care at Home has supported community members throughout San Antonio’s local communities since 1984. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission also administers community based services for eligible seniors. Private in-home dementia care can often start sooner.
Jake Paulson own and operate this location, licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (License #023022). When you call, you reach a local team, not a distant call center. Our caregivers are screened through our 7-step process and matched by personality, not just availability.
Alzheimer’s and related dementias are neurodegenerative diseases that change how your loved one thinks, remembers, and communicates. Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center, now UT Health San Antonio, study these conditions through the Glenn Biggs Institute. Our caregivers bring that same understanding into daily conversation, music, board games, and simple activities that encourage socialization without frustration.
Many active seniors respond well to pet therapy with their own dog or cat, and a little fresh air outside. We build those familiar comforts into each visit instead of asking your loved one to adjust to somewhere new.
Wandering, confusion, and falls are common risks as dementia progresses. Our caregivers provide safety monitoring throughout every visit, watching for changes that could put your loved one at risk. We help recognize signs that a care plan needs to shift, so small problems do not become emergencies for families throughout northwest San Antonio.
Behavioral changes, from agitation to sundowning, can be frightening for family members who are not trained to respond. Our caregivers keep daily routines structured and predictable, which often reduces anxiety and confusion. We approach each behavior as communication, not defiance, and adjust our approach to what calms your loved one most.
Caring for a loved one with dementia often falls on one family member, and that weight builds quietly over time. We connect families with local support groups, support services, and educational programs so no one navigates this alone. Bexar County leaders have worked to raise awareness of local dementia rates, and our team explains what to expect at each stage.
Family caregivers need breaks too, and stepping away should never feel like abandoning your loved one. We provide relief for a few hours, a full day, or a recurring schedule, covering the same trusted routines. This gives you room to rest, work, and care for your own well being.
San Antonio Contacting Options: phone, email, or our online consultation request form.
Step 01
You call (210) 436-8713 and speak with our local San Antonio North team about your loved one’s needs.
Step 02
We visit your loved one’s home to understand their routines, personality, and stage of memory loss.
Step 03
We build a personalized care plan around your loved one’s needs, your family’s schedule, and what matters most.
Step 04
We match your loved one with a caregiver trained in dementia care, chosen by personality and experience.
Step 05
Care starts, and we stay in touch through our Transparency Room portal and regular check-ins.
Bexar County’s rapid growth and spread-out layout create specific hurdles for families managing memory loss at home in San Antonio North.
Challenge
Local Reality
How We Help
Recognizing early signs of dementia
Families often mistake early memory loss for normal aging, delaying support.
Families often mistake early memory loss for normal aging, delaying support.
We help you recognize signs early and build a care plan before a crisis hits.
We help you recognize signs early and build a care plan before a crisis hits.
Medication management gaps
Medication management gaps
Missed or duplicated doses are common when memory loss affects daily routines.
Missed or duplicated doses are common when memory loss affects daily routines.
Caregivers provide medication reminders and consistent daily structure.
Caregivers provide medication reminders and consistent daily structure.
Family caregiver burnout
Family caregiver burnout
One family member often becomes the sole source of support, and stress builds quietly.
One family member often becomes the sole source of support, and stress builds quietly.
Respite care and flexible scheduling give family members real relief.
Respite care and flexible scheduling give family members real relief.
Wandering and home safety risks
Wandering and home safety risks
Bexar County’s Alzheimer’s prevalence, near 33,000 residents 65 and older, means safety planning matters locally.
Bexar County’s Alzheimer’s prevalence, near 33,000 residents 65 and older, means safety planning matters locally.
Continuous safety monitoring and structured routines reduce wandering risk.
Continuous safety monitoring and structured routines reduce wandering risk.
Confusion between memory care options
Family caregiver burnout
Facility-based memory care communities market heavily, making in-home options easy to overlook.
Facility-based memory care communities market heavily, making in-home options easy to overlook.
We explain how in-home dementia care compares, so you choose what fits your family.
We explain how in-home dementia care compares, so you choose what fits your family.
Driven by Passion, Committed to Compassion
Jake Paulson owns and operates this office himself, and he knows what good care looks like from the inside. That knowledge shapes how this office runs day to day. His standard is simple: the caregiver who comes to your home should be someone you’d trust with your own family.
Jake’s background informs how care plans are built, how caregivers are screened, and what families can expect when they call. This is a non-medical home care office. The care we refer centers on personal assistance, companionship, and the everyday support that makes staying home possible, but having spent decades in healthcare settings changes how you approach building that care.
We understand that families throughout northwest San Antonio and nearby cities need reliable dementia and Alzheimer’s care close to home. We offer flexible scheduling from one hour to around the clock, adjusting as your loved one’s needs change over time. This culture rich San Antonio community, and the family friendly San Antonio neighborhoods around it, are our core service area.
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Don’t see your city? Give us a call, we serve nearby cities and nearby areas throughout the region.
Home care rates in San Antonio vary by hours, with the current local average near $19 per hour. Care.com listed an average starting cost of $19.23 per hour as of June 2026, or about $2,500 in monthly cost for 130 hours. Preferred Care at Home provides a free consultation with no obligation before care begins.
You reach a locally owned team, not a corporate call center or a caregiver marketplace. Every caregiver passes our 7-step screening process and is matched to your loved one by personality. Our Transparency Room portal gives family members real-time access to schedules, caregiver notes, and updates from anywhere. That is what personalized care looks like: accountability you can verify.
Common signs include repeating questions, getting lost in familiar places, and skipping meals or medications. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that roughly 13% of Bexar County residents 65 and older live with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. If your family is noticing these changes, an in-home assessment can clarify what level of care fits most right now.
Dementia care focuses on cognitive engagement, safety monitoring, and behavioral support for memory loss. Personal care adds hands-on assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. Many families need both, since Alzheimer’s and related dementias often affect physical independence as they progress. If your loved one also needs skilled nursing, we can help coordinate that care too.
Yes. The Alzheimer’s Association San Antonio and South Texas Chapter offers local support groups, educational programs, and a 24/7 helpline for families. We connect the families we serve with these community resources in addition to our own caregiver support. No family should navigate dementia care alone.
Understanding va benefits can feel overwhelming, but the process is manageable with the right guidance. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits to help cover in-home dementia care costs. Eligibility depends on service history, income, and medical need. We can point you toward free help applying while your care plan moves forward.
Our caregivers are trained to support Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, including vascular and Lewy body dementia. Every family faces other forms of memory loss differently, and symptoms and progression vary by diagnosis. Care partners often assume all memory loss looks the same, but that is rarely true. We adjust each care plan to the specific type of dementia your loved one is living with.
Caregivers provide medication reminders and help track daily routines, though they do not administer prescriptions or manage dosages. This kind of consistency matters most for families juggling multiple medications on a schedule. We coordinate closely with family members and healthcare providers to keep routines on track.
Most families begin receiving care within days of their first consultation. After your initial call, we schedule a home visit to understand your loved one’s stage of memory loss and daily routine. We match a caregiver as soon as possible and build a personalized care plan around what works for your family.
That depends on your family’s needs, budget, and how much support is required day to day. In-home dementia care lets your loved one stay in a familiar setting with a consistent caregiver, while facility-based senior living communities offer 24-hour staffing on-site. We are happy to talk through both options honestly, even if a facility ends up being the better fit.
