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In recent years, San Antonio has risen to the top ranks of retirement destinations. Due to the city’s year-round sunshine, affordable living, and robust senior living options, more families and seniors are choosing San Antonio to settle. A Place for Mom partners with 27 memory care facilities in San Antonio, making it a desirable option for seniors with dementia, as the variety of local communities enables them to be as choosy as they’d like.

Memory care communities offer a personalized senior living option for seniors with dementia. With intentional design features, person-centered care services, and specialized memory care programming, these communities are equipped to care for seniors in early and late stages of dementia. On top of robust memory care services, these facilities also offer assisted living care services, like assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, dining plans, and more.

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Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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5 / 5.0

The community has both assisted living and memory care. They have been working with her and she has not had to go to memory yet. Communication is good between the staff and my family. They keep us well informed and return calls back in a timely manner. I would recommend this community to others.

5 / 5.0

While she lived in this care home, my mom felt at home. She was well cared for. She was clean and well kept and felt good about getting her hair and nails done. She really enjoyed all the meals and snacks, and she really loved all the offered activities. It really helps that [name removed] is an exp...

5 / 5.0

Everything is fine for my sister and I haven't had any issues with them. They have been very accommodating. My sister never tells me anything negative about the community. They have been really nice to me every time I visit the community.

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We literally were scrambling for a spot and you guys found them for us and [name removed] the sales rep helped w everything from papers to renting a hospital bed and all of them stayed late to receive us.We...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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My dad moved here to the Villa about two years ago. He is so happy here. The food is five star. The staff is very attentive to his every need. Transportation is a great bonus.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Villa de San Antonio, a Kisco Senior Living Community, is ideally located in the medical center area of San Antonio, close to world-class health services, thriving businesses, the University of Texas Health Science Center and convenient shopping and entertainment venues. The Villa de San Antonio...
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Overall we've had a great experience with The Gardens of Castle Hills. All of the staff are very caring except for one of the PCAs. Once I told the director about it though, she was much nicer.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ventura Hills is located in a quiet neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas. We are very close to the North Star Mall as well as to Olmos Basin Park, both of which provide popular outings for our residents.We provide personalized care in a nurturing environment. Individual care plans are developed for...
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I like the appearance of facility. My dad has a nice room although little frig and microwave are old and do not work properly. Food has gone downhill. They aren't providing enough protein for residents,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled in the heart of one of San Antonio's most desirable and beautiful areas, The Laurels in Stone offer relaxed resort-style assisted living. The atmosphere is welcoming and gracious, including beautifully appointed rooms and amenities you'd come to expect from an exceptional senior living...
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These ratings apply to the experience of my 102 year-old-mother. This facility is perfect for her and she is content and well cared for. The wonderful staff, the small size of the facility, and the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our home-like, inviting assisted living community in culture-rich San Antonio, Texas, is close to numerous shopping and dining options, as well as fascinating local attractions, such as the historic Alamo and the world-famous San Antonio River Walk. Our community offers spacious private...
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They have taken excellent care of my parents in Memory Care. We love how small the Memory Care Unit is. It has a very large family feel to it in Memory Care among the residents and caregivers. I have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our pet-friendly community in San Antonio, Texas, offers both assisted living for seniors needing a little help with day-to-day activities and memory care for those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia.As an assisted living resident at our community, you’ll relish...
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I couldn’t say more good things about the Landing. Staff is very nice and understanding. They are always willing to assist when asked. I love that they have activities available 7 days a week. I know the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here at The Landing at Stone Oak, our mission is to create the perfect blend of comfort, care, and empowered living. We believe that we are simply a small chapter in your loved one's journey, and are here to help assist in creating a supportive, and caring environment. By partnering with your...
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I’m totally enthralled with The Forum and its staff. My estimation of this facility has gone up 1000% since I moved in here last year. The intake staff are very helpful and forthcoming with information and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Can you please remove nursing care and descrption above
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We are very impressed having a well educated and licensed nurse in the home. Mom’s always busy doing something that she likes: dominos, crochet, painting, singing, and getting all prettied up for onsite...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
About Us:We are Pecan Views Senior Care and we strive for excellence in care and compassion. We have a beautiful newly constructed facility in the medical center offering 6 private rooms in a home like setting. Meals are home cooked and made to taste for each resident. Snacks are also provided...
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Facility is clean, staff is friendly and helpful. However, staff turnover seems to be high lately. Quality and taste of food is not great, some food too salty, few healthy choices.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Experience the warmth, elegance and choices that surround you at Discovery Villages at Dominion, a luxurious continuing care senior community located minutes from the Dominion, San Antonio's most elite community. Discovery Villages at Dominion is dedicated to a hassle-free living environment in...
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I picked this community because, It is closer, overall, to my old house, my sister's assisted living community, and my son's home. I could see, immediately, that the residents of this community are, mostly,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Inn at Los Patios is a skillful blend of elegant privacy and bustling community life for active independent and assisted living adults. Combining a spectacular wooded setting in a prestigious northeast location with striking design and craftsmanship, The Inn is San Antonio's most...
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I like that this is a smaller more intimate setting that some situations we viewed. The main reason I chose this community for my mom was the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Join us at our upscale assisted living community, also offering Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, in the extraordinary, historic and culture-rich city of San Antonio, Texas, that makes retirement a luxurious experience. Your fine living includes well-appointed, cozy common areas, a spacious...
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A loving and warm atmosphere is the most important thing that we looked for when we’re were making such a difficult decision to place our loved one. After our visit and conversation with the administration...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Carol Ann’s Home opened the doors of its first location in October of 2008. We were interested in providing a different type of care than what was currently available to seniors in our community. I believe seniors deserve to live and be cared for in home environment where they feel comfortable...
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They did not have enough staffing for care services. Evening patient supervision was minimal. Not enough care staff with medical qualifications. If you had even 40 residents at $[removed] a month, I...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For the best memory care for your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia in the San Antonio area, consider Cedar Ranch at Westover Hills assisted living and memory care community. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents...
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The facility was very clean and the staff was amazingly pleasant not to mention helpful and professional. Very wonderful place for a loved one needing some level of assistance. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Franklin Park Sonterra is an up-scale senior living community. It is composed of 150 Independent Living apartments, 52 Assisted Living apartments and a two-story Clubhouse with numerous resident amenities. Currently under development with an opening scheduled for Spring 2010. Owned by Aubra...
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I would say the community is well run and well maintained. The food is excellent. The staff genuinely care and are knowledgable. We chose this community over others because it was so clean. And we also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Retirement is the time to indulge yourself and re-ignite some of those passions that got left by the wayside throughout the years. Our community, located in a quiet residential neighborhood just 20 minutes from the historic and culture-rich downtown of San Antonio, Texas, offers assisted living...
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Like every new home, it took my wife a week or 2-3 to adjust to new surroundings and new staff. TPC handled it very well and helped her settle in. She was only there about six months before her sudden...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Franklin Park Stone Oak is in San Antonio, Texas and is a beautiful assisted living community in the heart of the city. We are in a convenient and incredibly secure area where residents can enjoy a variety of the amenities that we offer. Visiting hours are convenient throughout the day so that...
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The director and staff always return my calls and they are always aware of what is happening. Everything is good They accepted both skilled nursing and memory care residents. I would recommend it.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At our community, offering both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we’re all about making life as engaging, enjoyable and seamless as possible. As an assisted living resident at our San Antonio, Texas, community, you’ll enjoy a busy social calendar and a life of...
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We picked this community, the size. I wanted a small community for my mother so she could have more one on one. The staff and office personnel seemed sincere. I would say go here. I really didn't get to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Colonial Gardens in San Antonio promotes a living center that is dignified, and does not strip the independence away from a senior. Memory care can be very complicated. We provide a senior living environment that can provide the safety and security that a senior suffering with memory problems...
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Brookdale Medical Center overall has been okay for our loved one. Our loved one really likes the different activities they have going on there and the community is very close for our family. We would...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our assisted living community offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fitness classes and fun outings. We’re located close to numerous churches, hospitals, shopping and...
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The staff endeavors to assure the transition is smooth as this change is confusing and upsetting. They work hard to help them accept a "new family" setting, demostrating care and affection.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, our community, located in historic and dynamic San Antonio, Texas, offers a safe, home-like environment and exceptional memory care. And you get the peace of mind knowing that our staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Our...
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We love the cottage apartment we have because we have a separate entrance. The staff is very friendly, but the other residents have not been so friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the prestigious Stone Oak development, Independence Hill Retirement Community offers resort style living for active adults 55 and older. Location is everything! Specialty shops, restaurants, churches, hospitals and medical facilities are just minutes away. There are 13 floor plans...
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Brookdale Hollywood Park has great staff members working there, they are friendly and responsive. We like the rooms they have available for their residents. They were clean and updated. We would recommend...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you choose our community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, for your next home, you’ll enjoy a vibrant, active life, from creative pursuits to improved fitness. Our location in Hollywood Park, Texas, is part of the San Antonio metro area, so you’ll be...
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All aspects of the facility and staff is much better than other facilities that I have visited. Staff is very friendly and helpful in all aspects. I would highly recommend the facility.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Poet’s Walk was purpose-built for residents with memory impairments. The entire community is secure and shaped in a rectangle figure 8. This design gives residents the freedom to explore. Our community also has 2 inner courtyards and one outer courtyard. Residents enjoy this freedom of going...
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8.7
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Costs of memory care in the San Antonio area

The median rent cost, not including additional fees for care and amenities, is $4,548 per month at partner San Antonio memory care communities, according to A Place for Mom’s 2022-2023 proprietary data.[01]

Although this cost may seem steep at first, you’ll find that memory care costs include much more than rent. In fact, most San Antonio memory care facilities include tailored personal care services, activities, and amenities in their monthly cost. Families can expect the following from San Antonio memory care communities:

  • Personal care services
  • Person-centered memory care therapies (like redirection and validation)
  • Cognitively stimulating activities
  • Transportation services
  • Three meals per day and snacks
  • Person-centered activities and exercise (like reminiscence therapy or yoga)
  • Shared indoor and outdoor common areas (like enclosed courtyards, gardens, libraries, game rooms, etc.)
  • Round-the-clock supervision and security

Below, you’ll find average baseline costs for San Antonio memory care facilities that don’t account for any service add-ons or fees. Though they are baseline costs, these figures can help you compare costs of the area.

Average cost comparisons near San Antonio, TX

Average monthly costs

San Antonio, TX

$4,390

How people pay for memory care in San Antonio

There are many options to pay for memory care in San Antonio. Families typically turn to private income sources and insurance policies first, as well as Social Security and pension income. They may also use federal and state programs, such as VA health care, Medicaid, and Medicare, to help offset some medical and memory care costs. This section includes a breakdown of the most common payment methods used by families.

Private pay methods in San Antonio

Private pay methods include your loved one’s personal income sources — savings accounts, Social Security benefits, retirement pensions, and investment returns. These can all be used to defray some memory care costs along with the following:

  • Selling a house. If your senior loved one is moving to a memory care facility, it may be time to sell their house. Freed-up cash from the sale may be used to cover memory care costs.
  • Reverse mortgage. If selling a house isn’t feasible, a reverse mortgage might be a better option. It’ll enable your senior loved one to borrow a loan from their home’s equity to fund costs for a memory care facility.
  • Health savings accounts. Your senior loved one might’ve been enrolled in a health savings account (or HSA) program through their employer. If so, they can use those funds to cover several qualifying medical expenses, including memory care.
  • Life insurance. If your loved one has a life insurance policy, they could sell it, surrender it, or borrow from it. These options can free up some extra cash to help cover memory care costs. However, you’ll need to check with the policy provider to learn about what’s possible.
  • Long-term care insurance. Long-term care insurance policies can be used to cover some of your senior loved one’s memory care services. These policies typically vary in what they can cover, so it’s recommended that you consult with your loved one’s policy provider to learn about what’s covered.
Veterans benefits for memory care in San Antonio

With many military bases and job opportunities for veterans throughout San Antonio, it has become the city with the highest veteran population in Texas. This large vet population has resulted in a citywide effort to enhance the lives of veterans.

Veterans pension and the Aid and Attendance benefit

Veterans who receive a veterans pension from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or VA) and are enrolled in VA health care may also qualify for additional disability benefits to help pay for memory care costs. The Aid and Attendance benefit is the most useful benefit as it can be added to your veterans pension to pay for anything that improves a senior veteran’s quality of life, which could include memory care.

The approval process for VA benefits is often long and difficult, and there are several different types of VA Aid and Attendance benefits. So before you begin the application process, best practice is to reach out to local veteran resource centers to make sure you don’t get denied. If you are at first denied, don’t get discouraged, as local veterans benefits advocates can help you appeal the claim.

San Antonio veteran resource centers

San Antonio offers over 200 veteran programs and support services to help veterans and their families understand their benefits and apply for them. This can become overwhelming to navigate and is precisely why the Texas Veterans Network (TVN) — San Antonio exists. The TVN assists veterans and families with the strenuous application process. TVN employs staff members who evaluate your veteran loved one’s unique situation to recommend the most relevant and helpful programs. The TVN staff will even continue communicating with recommended organizations to confirm that solutions work for your family.

Some of the most popular veteran assistance organizations are scattered throughout the state and city. Below, you’ll find a list of veterans services offices and online resources that help veterans apply for benefits or appeal claim decisions. You’ll also find veteran disability-benefit advocacy services through your local Disabled American Veterans (or DAV) chapter.

Resources for San Antonio veterans

City of San Antonio
Bexar County

Military and Veterans Services Center (MVSC) home page
1422 E. Grayson St., 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78208
Phone: 210-335-6775
Email: vets@bexar.org
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)
San Antonio Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Services

North West San Antonio VA Clinic
9939 State Highway 151
San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: 210-706-7800
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

San Antonio Medicaid for memory care

Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program that provides coverage to people with limited income and resources. Texas has its own Medicaid program called STAR, operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (or the HHSC). In addition to Medicaid, the HHSC contracts with local area agencies on aging (or AAAs) programs. These programs offer long-term care services and disability programs to help seniors 60+, low-income seniors, and seniors with a disability receive Medicaid benefits.

STAR+PLUS Medicaid program

In Texas, most seniors who qualify for Medicaid get their coverage through STAR+PLUS — the state’s managed care program for seniors 65+ and individuals with disabilities. In addition to routine health care costs, the STAR+PLUS program covers long-term care services. These include nursing, personal care, therapy extension, nutrition, and transportation services. However, these health and long-term care services are only covered through agencies licensed and certified by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Home and Community Based Services (or HCBS) waiver programs

A senior can receive medically necessary home health care services through STAR within a residence of their choice. To do so, they must qualify for a Home and Community Based Services (or HCBS) waiver program. This waiver can be used anywhere a senior calls home, meaning it can be used in a memory care community, as long as the care agency providing the care services is contracted with the senior’s STAR managed care provider. These waiver programs enable seniors to receive care within the residential setting of their choice, as opposed to an institutional setting commonly found in nursing facilities.[03]

Requirements for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) settings

Most stand-alone memory care facilities typically don’t qualify as an HCBS setting; however, some memory care group homes and assisted living facilities with a memory care unit will. Be sure to check with each prospective community if you plan to use Medicaid to pay for care services through them. To qualify as an HCBS setting, facilities must meet the following requirements:

  • Be integrated into a greater community
  • Provide opportunities for interested residents to seek work or volunteer
  • Help an interested senior engage in local community life
  • Allow the senior to control their personal resources
  • Allow the senior to receive Medicaid care services[03]

When a senior applies for STAR+PLUS, the HHSC will also assess their need for the HCBS program. Seniors must meet the following requirements to qualify:

  • Be 65 years of age or older
  • Require an institutional level of care, typically found in a nursing facility
  • Have a maximum monthly income of $2,523 as an individual or $5,046 as a couple[04]

The HCBS waiver programs can help cover costs of the following services within a memory care facility:

  • Personal care
  • Medical supplies
  • Dental services
  • Adaptive aids, such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, orthotic devices, and orthopedic shoes
  • Nursing services
  • Respite care
  • Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapies[05]

San Antonio has many Medicaid resources throughout the city. Below, you’ll find some websites that can connect you to nearby offices for assistance with Medicaid applications and services. You’ll also find resources to help you better understand your benefits.

Medicare memory care coverage in San Antonio

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage to adults 65+ and individuals with disabilities. All U.S. citizens who are 65+ qualify for Medicare; however, a senior’s premium may vary depending on their work history, paid Medicare taxes, and income. To save on Medicare costs and to learn more about the benefits available to your loved one in Texas, check out the following programs:

  • The Texas Medicare Savings Program helps cover some Medicare Parts A and B deductibles, premiums, copayments, and/or coinsurance. Part A covers hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care services. Part B covers certain doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.To qualify for this program, seniors mustn’t exceed a monthly income of $1,133 individually or $1,526 as a couple.[06]

If you’d like to speak to a local expert about your loved one’s eligible benefits and/or enrollment, you can also contact your local long-term care (LTC) ombudsman in San Antonio. They advocate for the health care rights of memory care residents and help families learn about senior living options and payment methods. The Alamo Area Council of Governments (or AACOG) also helps local seniors access the long-term care they need. The council provides benefits counseling, care coordination, caregiver support, and more to the aging residents of San Antonio.

San Antonio resident Medicare resources

Social Security Administration (SSA)
Texas Health and Human Services

Long-term care ombudsman
Cindy Boyum, Managing Local Ombudsman at AAA of Bexar County
2700 NE. Loop 410, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: 210-362-5236
Email: cboyum@aacog.com

Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG)
Federal Medicare resources

Medicare website
Phone: 2-1-1

Dual Medicare and Medicaid coverage for San Antonio residents

In Texas, residents who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid are eligible to receive dual coverage. This joint Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP) is called the Dual Eligible Integrated Care Demonstration Project, commonly referred to as “the Demonstration.” With the Demonstration, Texas strives towards the following:

  • Improve health care service coordination
  • Enhance quality of care services
  • Eliminate cost shifting between Medicare and Medicaid
  • Reduce costs for the state and federal government

To qualify for the Demonstration, seniors in Texas must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Have Medicare Parts A, B, and D, and receive full Medicaid benefits
  • Be enrolled in Texas’ STAR+PLUS program for a minimum of 30 days

If your senior loved one qualifies for dual coverage, they should be automatically enrolled. Seniors may choose to opt out of the Demonstration after they’ve received a notifying letter of enrollment in the mail. For additional information on the Demonstration, you can email Managed_Care_Initiatives@hhsc.state.tx.us.

Understand Texas laws and regulations for memory care facilities

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (or the HHSC) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating memory care facilities. In Texas, memory care facilities are classified as a type of assisted living facility, so Texas memory care regulations are built into existing assisted living regulations and laws. The state of Texas refers to assisted living facilities as ALFs, and categorizes them into two main types:

  • Type A ALFs provide care to seniors who don’t need routine overnight attendance and are able to follow directions in an emergency.
  • Type B ALFs are for seniors who need nighttime attendance and staff assistance to evacuate during emergency situations. This type includes facilities with special care units, including memory care and skilled nursing.[07]

All certified memory care facilities fall under the Type B assisted living facility (ALF). The main difference between general assisted living and assisted living facilities with memory care in Texas is that the latter must meet additional certification requirements in memory care. Texas’ memory care regulations hold memory care communities to a higher standard than other states. Regulations require memory care staff to continuously learn about the latest dementia research and train in tried-and-true memory care techniques. Texas even requires facilities to offer specialized memory care programming to actively engage residents.

The additional licensing standards for assisted living facilities licensed in memory care include, but are not limited to, the following.

Memory care staffing and training regulations

  • Memory care facilities providing care to more than 17 residents must always have two caregiving staff members on site.
  • Caregiving staff must undergo 4 hours of memory care-specific training before they can assume any job-related duties or tasks.
  • After the initial training, caregiving staff must complete 16 hours of additional supervised training. This training should cover all of their responsibilities, including assisting with activities of daily living, behavior management, emergency procedures, and more.
  • Memory care facility managers must participate in 6 hours of memory-care training on an annual basis, while their memory care team will need to complete 12 hours of continued education and memory care training on a yearly basis.[08]

Memory care admissions, assessments, and care plans

  • Each memory care facility must create a process for ensuring their ability to care for a potential resident and apply this process before admitting each resident.
  • Within a new resident’s initial two weeks, facilities are required to perform an assessment of the resident’s behaviors, health conditions, communication abilities, dietary requirements, required medications, and ability to perform activities of daily living.
  • Resident assessments should be used to create personalized care plans that accommodate residents’ needs, preferences, and strengths. These care plans should keep a resident physically, cognitively, and socially healthy.
  • It’s mandatory that care plans be adjusted on an annual basis and after serious conditional changes in the resident.[08]

Memory care activities programming

  • Memory care facilities must have an activities program that encourages, not forces, socialization, self-expression, physical activity, and cognitive awareness.
  • A designated activity director is required to lead activities and help ensure a healthy balance of group and individual activities that address varying cognitive, recreational, and activity of daily living (ADL) needs.
  • The activity director must also account for each resident’s medical history, limitations, and preferences to determine person-centered activities and arrange special equipment for residents who may need it.[08]

Memory care facility inspections

To regulate memory care-specialized assisted living facilities, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission performs unannounced inspections approximately every two years. Inspections assess a facility’s compliance with Texas’s health and life safety code.[09]

The health code inspection includes a review of the following:

  • Appropriate staff-to-resident ratios
  • Employee background checks
  • Management of the facility
  • Any items that could affect resident health[09,10]

The life safety code inspection includes a review of the following:

  • Construction of the facility
  • Safety and emergency features
  • Protection from hazardous areas
  • Documentation of fire drills, system checks, etc.[09,10]

Families can access each licensed community’s most recent inspection report and general facility information through the Texas Health and Human Services’ Long-term Care Provider Search. For any additional information not found in reports, you can email RSLTCR.RecordsMgmt@hhsc.state.tx.us.

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS or HHSC) contact information

4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-424-6500
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

COVID-19 regulations for San Antonio memory care facilities

There are currently no COVID-19 regulations specific to San Antonio memory care facilities due to the decrease in cases. However, the city does provide regular COVID-19 updates regarding local infection risk, testing, vaccinations, and resources on their City of San Antonio — COVID-19 website.

Visitors are allowed on-site in memory care facilities, as it’s a residential right; however, visitors must comply with any protocols set forth by the individual communities. State regulations require all memory care facilities to develop infection prevention and control measures. These measures must involve masks, physical distancing, and additional protocols for personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of all infectious viruses and outbreaks, including COVID-19.

Get to know memory care in San Antonio

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4.0/5.0 average in-network rating
88% of communities that require specialized memory care training for staff
77% of communities are designed to specifically accommodate memory loss
85% of communities are secured by monitored entrances and exits
85% of communities have an enclosed courtyard to prevent wandering
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Number of people we’ve referred to partnering facilities in 2022
81
Average age of resident we’ve referred to partnering facilities in 2022
Approximately 65% of our referred residents in 2022 were female while 35% were male

San Antonio: A city dedicated to dementia-friendly initiatives

San Antonio participates in Dementia Friendly America — a nationwide network of communities aiming to support individuals with dementia and their caregivers. With Dementia Friendly San Antonio, several businesses, organizations, institutions, and community members across the city are taught to accommodate individuals with dementia. They’ve learned to recognize signs of dementia, interact supportively, and support individuals with dementia by offering specialized programs and services.

The city also has a local Alzheimer’s Association chapter dedicated to providing support services and education to those facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease or any other type of dementia. These programs reduce the stigma around dementia and raise awareness. Many memory care facilities continually improve their programming and features to enhance the lives of seniors with dementia. Check out some of those initiatives below.

Specialized training for employees managing dementia symptoms

In San Antonio, our partnering communities are dedicated to providing a personalized experience for your loved ones with dementia. To do so, most caregivers receive specialized memory care training to handle the most common dementia behaviors. In fact, 100% of our communities use redirection, cueing, and reorientation techniques to help manage dementia symptoms. Through training and learned techniques, dementia caregivers can help your loved one manage many common symptoms, like the following:

  • Restlessness, pacing, and/or wandering
  • Anxiety, aggression, or agitation
  • Hallucinations and delusion
  • Depression

Safety features and mindful designs ensure resident safety and comfort

Safety is one of the top concerns for dementia patients as they’re often prone to confusion and wandering. To help ensure safety and offer peace of mind, all of our in-network communities offer 24-hour staffing, with implemented security features and practices. Approximately 85% of our partnering communities have an enclosed courtyard to prevent residents from wandering out on their own, while still enabling them to leisurely stroll and get fresh air. Many communities offer both indoor and outdoor walking paths.

A few communities take it a step further and have installed high-tech wander guard systems, which detect residents’ movements and send alerts when a resident has left the premises. Some communities have also incorporated human-centered architecture and design to comfort residents and enable them to easily navigate the community without confusion.

Many of our partnering memory care facilities also share a campus with an assisted living facility, which is an added bonus for seniors looking to age in place or for couples with different care needs. This promotes comfortability among seniors and their families as it eliminates some anxieties associated with moving and separation.

Personalized activities promote socialization and reminiscence

In Texas, state regulations require memory care facilities to offer an activities program that encourages residents to socialize, express themselves, exercise, and stimulate their brains. So naturally, 100% of partnering facilities offer these types of on-site activities.

Facilities are also required to appoint an activity director to manage and facilitate specialized activities. Some communities might put this responsibility on a trained caregiver. But most of our partnering communities employ a full-time activity director. An activity director spends time learning about each resident’s medical history, preferences, and abilities to establish person-centered activities for them.

Memory care activities common to the best memory care facilities include the following features:

  • Reminiscence therapies. Many communities offer these person-centered therapeutic activities, ranging from music lessons and movie viewings to brain-stimulating puzzles and memory boxes. These activities, which are informed by a resident’s family and friends, enable residents to recall their favorite memories and help them create new joyful memories through fail-proof activities.
  • Group activities. Seniors with dementia can sometimes feel isolated. To prevent that from happening, many communities will host group activities and events to socially and physically engage residents. Fitness classes, holiday celebrations, game nights, art classes, and movie nights are common ways for communities to encourage socialization.

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Unfamiliar with San Antonio? Highlights for seniors

189000

Number of seniors 65+ in San Antonio, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

40%

Percentage of seniors 65+ with a disability, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

28763

Median annual retirement income for San Antonio seniors 65+, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Health care for seniors in San Antonio

San Antonio boasts top-quality health care options for both Texas seniors and veterans. Below you’ll learn a bit about the city’s top-rated medical care facilities:

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The Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio

UT Health San Antonio opened the first comprehensive care center in South Texas for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. This center is designated by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) as an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. It’s known for its compassionate services ranging from educational programs and supportive services to advanced brain imaging and neuropsychological testing.

  • Call 210-450-9960 to make an appointment
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Methodist Hospital — San Antonio

This hospital is No. 1 in San Antonio and No. 13 in Texas, according to U.S. News and World Report. It’s high performing in 11 procedures and conditions, including diabetic care, kidney failure, and post-stroke care.

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Baptist Medical Center

This hospital is No. 2 in San Antonio. It’s high performing in nine procedures and conditions, including some cancer surgeries, heart failure, and diabetes.

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Brooke Army Medical Center

This hospital is the largest and most robust military health care organization in the U.S. It serves military service members, veterans and their families, and civilian emergency patients. It’s known for its exceptional patient-centered care and for treating combat causalities and trauma victims.

Transportation for seniors in San Antonio

Seniors with dementia should not use public transportation alone, as it’s not the safest way for them to get around. Luckily, most memory care facilities provide transportation services. As a matter of fact, 100% of our partnering memory care facilities in San Antonio offer complimentary transportation with a caregiver escort.

Additionally, if a senior is a Medicaid recipient, they may receive rides through the medical transportation program provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Services include rides to doctor’s offices, hospitals, drug stores, or any places that provide Medicaid-covered health care services. It’s still important for seniors with dementia to have a caring escort during these trips to ensure their safe arrival and return.

Visiting loved ones may find public transportation useful for getting around during a visit with their loved one. The VIA Metropolitan Transit offers buses, ride share, and paratransit services throughout the city. If you’re looking to explore the city with your senior loved one, they also offer senior discounts. Seniors ages 62+ can ride for only a quarter Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and receive free rides on Saturday and Sunday. To receive these discounts, seniors must obtain a VIA Reduced Fare ID.

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Dementia-friendly senior activities in San Antonio

San Antonio offers a range of activities enjoyable for seniors in the beginning and late stages of dementia. Many of our partnering communities often research the most suitable local activities for their residents with dementia in order to schedule group outings and day trips. These outings include opportunities for seniors to recall cherished memories and form new ones. Check out some favored activities below:

  • The San Antonio Botanical Garden spans 38 acres and is ideal for seniors looking to immerse themselves in nature for a peaceful afternoon. Exploring a garden can be therapeutic for dementia patients, as it enables them to shut out external noises and calm their minds. This garden also provides mobility scooters for rent to help individuals with disabilities easily get around.
  • The San Antonio Zoo offers an interactive experience for seniors with dementia. Seniors interested in the wonders of wildlife can learn about creatures from around the world and even participate in feedings and seasonal events if they wish. The zoo also offers electric wheelchairs for rent, enabling seniors with disabilities to get around.
  • The San Antonio Museum of Art is perfect for seniors who’ve acquired an interest in art. They can view stunning artworks from around the world in person or join dementia-friendly events on Zoom. The museum partners with the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases to bring a virtual, immersive experience to dementia patients. This reoccurring event is called ReCollections and encourages reminiscence through storytelling and close-up looks at artworks. Each month, the museum puts together a new collection for individuals with dementia. Check out the latest one on their calendar of events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in San Antonio, Bulverde Assisted Living and Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near San Antonio, TX. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.

The average cost of Memory Care in San Antonio is 4389.5 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

The 80 memory care facilities near you in San Antonio, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Antonio, Texas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in San Antonio, Texas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in San Antonio, Texas ranges from $1200 to $7995. The average Memory Care cost in San Antonio, Texas is $4389.5. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in San Antonio, Texas typically starts at $1200. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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  2. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

  3. Texas Health and Human Services. (2022). Home and community based services (HCBS).

  4. Texas Health and Human Services. (2022, September 1). Appendix XXXI, Budget reference chart. Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities Handbook.

  5. Texas Health and Human Services. (2022). STAR+PLUS, STAR+PLUS client FAQs.

  6. Texas Health and Human Services. (2022, June 1). Appendix IX, Medicare savings program information. Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities Handbook.

  7. Texas Health and Human Services. (2023). Assisted living facilities (ALF).

  8. Licensing standards for assisted living facilities, Texas Administrative Code § 553 (2021).

  9. Texas Health and Human Services. (2022). Long-term care provider search.

  10. Assisted Living Facility Licensing Act, Health Facilities § 247.001 (2021).

  11. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population 65 years and over in the United States (S0103) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

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A Place for Mom. 2023. A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

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Texas Health and Human Services. (2022). Home and community based services (HCBS).

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Texas Health and Human Services. (2022, September 1). Appendix XXXI, Budget reference chart. Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities Handbook.

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Texas Health and Human Services. (2022). STAR+PLUS, STAR+PLUS client FAQs.

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Texas Health and Human Services. (2022, June 1). Appendix IX, Medicare savings program information. Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities Handbook.

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Texas Health and Human Services. (2023). Assisted living facilities (ALF).

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Licensing standards for assisted living facilities, Texas Administrative Code § 553 (2021).

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Texas Health and Human Services. (2022). Long-term care provider search.

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Assisted Living Facility Licensing Act, Health Facilities § 247.001 (2021).

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population 65 years and over in the United States (S0103) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.