Dementia & Alzheimer's Care in Tanglewood, Houston.
Nurse-supervised dementia and Alzheimer's care for Tanglewood families — designed by Andrew Harris, RN (former Neuro ICU nurse at Houston Methodist) and delivered by caregivers trained specifically in sundowning, wandering, and the behaviour patterns Neuro ICU nurses recognise. Same-day starts, bilingual staff, continuous caregiver.
Andrew, Serhat, or a Care Manager picks up. Reply within two hours.
Why Tanglewood families choose us for dementia & alzheimer's care
Tanglewood's typical client lives in a mid-century estate on Old Course, Sylvester, or Riverbend, deed-restricted community, mature trees, established neighbors. Placements often start with post-surgical recovery (a hip replacement, a heart procedure at Methodist) and continue as long-term personal care. Our caregivers know how to enter Tanglewood without the guard-house friction (guest passes handled by our office), and the same caregiver stays with the family for months so the neighbors and household staff recognize her.
Tanglewood landmarks we serve near
- Tanglewood Boulevard & the Tanglewood loop
- St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School
- Post Oak Park & the Uptown boundary
- The Houstonian Hotel & Club
- Memorial Park (a 4-minute drive)
Hospitals we coordinate with regularly for Tanglewood
Houston Methodist Hospital · St. Luke's Health
ZIP codes served: 77056, 77019
What dementia & alzheimer's care looks like in Tanglewood
- Sundowning management — reducing the late-afternoon agitation that peaks after 4 p.m.
- Wandering prevention with home-safety walkthroughs and door alarms
- Familiar-routine caregiving — same caregiver, same schedule, same voice, all critical to slowing agitation
- Medication reminders and observation of side effects, coordinated with your physician
- Bathing, dressing, meal support delivered with dementia-appropriate cueing (not directives)
- Behavior-log documentation your neurologist can read at the next appointment
What dementia & alzheimer's care costs in Tanglewood
Actual cost depends on hours, acuity, and specific care needs. LTCI (long-term care insurance) offsets a big chunk once activated — we bill LTCI carriers directly. VA Aid & Attendance and some Medicare Advantage plans also apply. A Care Manager visits your Tanglewood home for 60–90 minutes, builds a plan, and hands you an itemized quote before she leaves. Free, no obligation.
Tanglewood + dementia & alzheimer's care — questions we hear most
How do you match a caregiver to a Tanglewood family with dementia?
Our Care Manager (a Registered Nurse) does an in-home assessment first, then we match on three factors in order: personality fit (the single highest predictor of dementia care success), prior dementia experience, and language. Bilingual (English/Spanish) matches available. Most Tanglewood placements meet the caregiver before their first shift.
Can you help my parent with mid-stage dementia stay at home instead of moving to memory care?
Often, yes. Home-based dementia care is typically 40–60% less expensive than a Houston memory-care facility and preserves the routine and environment that slows agitation. We build a care plan around safety triggers (falls, wandering, medication) with your neurologist involved. For advanced cases we offer 24-hour or live-in coverage.
What if my parent refuses a caregiver at first?
Very common. We start small — a short visit around a shared activity (a favourite show, a walk, a meal). Our Care Manager coaches the family on approach and language. Trust builds over the first two weeks. If the first match doesn't work, we re-match at no cost.
Our home is inside Tanglewood's guarded gates. How do you handle guest passes for daily caregivers?
Our office coordinates with the Tanglewood guardhouse directly. On day one we submit the caregiver's name, vehicle, license plate, and long-term parking pass request. For the first week we send a Care Manager along with the caregiver so the guardhouse recognizes them together. After that, entry is seamless.
Can your caregiver take our parent to the Houstonian Club or to a Tanglewood Boulevard neighbor's home for social visits?
Yes, social continuity is one of the most important things we protect in Tanglewood. The Houstonian, River Oaks Country Club, and Tanglewood social events are on the caregiver's radar. She drives, stays present if invited, and waits nearby if the family prefers privacy for the visit.
A Care Manager visits your home, listens, and hands you a plan.
Free 60–90 minute in-home assessment with a Registered Nurse. No pressure to sign anything. If we’re a fit you keep the plan; if we’re not you still get a written care plan you can take to another agency.
Or call directly: 713-766-0908 · Office team picks up 24/7