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Austin has become a unique retirement destination for Texas seniors. The city attracts seniors with its year-round warm weather, tasty treats, and live entertainment. Meanwhile, the robust senior living scene helps seniors choose a suitable place for their next chapter. A Place for Mom partners with 20 memory care facilities within a 10-mile radius of downtown Austin, making it attractive to seniors with memory loss.

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.

In this guide, you’ll find robust local data on memory care costs, payment tips, Texas memory care regulations, senior-specific stats, senior resources, and dementia-friendly activities to help you narrow down memory care options for your loved one. You’ll also be able to categorize communities by what matters most to you and your loved one.

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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
Assisted Living
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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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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.
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.
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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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4.4 / 5.0

My father has lived at Brookdale GT for several years. Prior to moving him there, we were at another assistant living facility which was an absolute awful experience. On one occasion, my father called me afraid and upset because there were no staff members answering. When I phoned the direct line to...

5 / 5.0

My father joined the Sundara community a week ago. He is very happy there. He told my sister that they they treat him like royalty. It is a loving community where he gets the best care possible. The staff goes out of their way to ensure he has everything he needs to be well cared for both physically...

4.4 / 5.0

Overall The Auberge at Cedar Park has been a great experience and the staff members there are wonderful. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

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I think its the friendliest, it is as good as being at home. In some ways its even better. I am not a burden on anyone and I am free to do whatever I want. I am a longer and for me, this is perfect.
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.
A Wonderful RetirementWhen you decide to call our assisted living and memory care community home, you can rest assured you are in good hands. With personalized care plans tailored to meet your specific needs, spacious and cozy accommodations and common areas and a variety of health and wellness...
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I have lived here for more than two years and they have been very good years. They are all like family to me and are very helpful I would highly recommend this place to you. The food is delicious! Move here.
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.
A Full and Rich LifeNestled within a quiet residential neighborhood, you may be surprised to discover a vibrant senior living community full of residents determined to embrace the golden years with newfound energy and excitement. Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides multiple...
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The folks that work at Parsons House are caring and thoughtful. I know that my father is safe and comfortable. The location is close by so we can visit whenever we need to or easily pick Dad up for...
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.
Parsons House Austin is a licensed Type A Assisted Living by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. At Parsons House Austin, we offer a variety of community features. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes restaurant-style dining, private dining rooms...
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9.6
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It is very nice. It is comparable to living in a 5 ?? hotel. The staff is friendly except for the people who are at the front desk. My loved one picked this place because it is nice, always clean, food is...
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.
No one deserves to spend their retirement drowning in chores like cooking, cleaning and raking leaves. You should have every opportunity to invest in quality relationships, participate in life-giving activities and enjoy soul-nourishing meals in an elegant, restaurant-style dining room surrounded...
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9.5
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Belmont was a Godsend. They were so caring and kind. All staff members would address my Mom by name, from day 1. Pretty amazing. It was a happy place.
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.
Belmont Village West Lake Hills opened their doors in the spring 2014. The three-story Texas Hill Country-style community hosts 141 private apartments and a full continuum of lifestyle and support, including Assisted Living, Memory Care and Belmont's range of signature, award-winning programs...
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9.5
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Two parents…one in memory care the other in assisted living. Lots went on…Covid, the Freeze of ‘21, ice storm….Brookdale kept in good contact with me & kept my parents safe. I never felt like the staff...
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.
Time to ThriveWhen you decide to make our assisted living and memory care community your new home, you have the opportunity to redefine independence. Without the burden of things like cooking, cleaning up and maintaining a house, you are free to enjoy all the comforts of home, complete with...
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They are a bit short staffed on weekend right now and can struggle a bit to keep up with demands as the higher needs residents take priority but still overall very clean. The staff is so kind and caring and...
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 over 25 years, Arden Courts - ProMedica 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...
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Staff is very friendly...call residents and visitors by name. Very kind to residents and go along with what they are saying. Nurse has been able to adjust my mom's medication and reevaluate constantly. Lots...
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.
The Auberge at Onion Creek is an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss as well as those living with Parkinsons, Traumatic Brain Injury and Strokes. Every day we make...
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9.2
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They are always responsive to requests and are always ready to help. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. They take care of any request immediately there's always someone around to help. My mom has nothing...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via FaceTime, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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So far our family has had a very good experience with Pecan Ridge Memory Care. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their...
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.
You can trust that your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at family-owned and operated Pecan Ridge Memory Care . We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.At Pecan Ridge...
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9.1
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The front office staff at Juniper Village at Spicewood Summit is friendly and calm The care staff nursing is great, but some of the day to day care staff do not perform up to expected standards with brief...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Full Schedules, Full HeartsAfter spending decades taking care of other people, it’s time to sit back, relax and let someone else handle the chores so you can do more of the things you love. No more washing dishes, raking leaves or doing the laundry. We’ll take care of all the household chores so...
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We, our sister's family, have all been impressed with the care and kindness shown her by all the staff. We are there often and have enjoyed the special events which have included food and music. The facility...
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.
SoCo Village Is Not “Your Grandma’s Retirement Home”Just like our forward-thinking city, we work harder than anyone to create a warm, welcoming and upbeat place for seniors and families to stay, visit, and have a good time.Always look fantastic with dressing, bathing, and grooming assistance....
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I would recommend Tech Ridge to any friend & share my experience has been positive.The staff was welcoming, & the facility is very clean.
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.
Life is about more than where you live — it’s about how you live it. At Tech Ridge Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, we want to rewire expectations when it comes to senior living options. We offer sophisticated, well-appointed apartments and comfortable common areas in a setting of casual...
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The kitchen staff and housekeeping staff are friendly. I've not had much interaction with the other staff members. I know their front desk person left and nobody knows why. It is still the right place for my...
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.
Renaissance-Austin provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated atop a hill within a sprawling, landscaped woods, Renaissance-Austin is centered around a stunning, 2-acre park. You'll love our peaceful, wooded grounds and enjoy easy access to all the sites...
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My parents sold their home in Westlake and moved into The Village at the Triangle in [date removed]. They Love it. I describe it as a combination of a luxury hotel meets cruise ship. The cleanliness,...
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.
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Palmer Woods at North Austin is a great place! They have a great group of caring staff members working there. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we 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.
Parmer Woods at North Austin is a senior living community located in Austin, Texas, just north of the Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park. We offer both assisted living and memory care. Our memory care is designed as a one-story neighborhood, while the assisted living building is two stories. Both...
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9.6
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I have been a resident for about one and a quarter years. There have been a number of problems due to weather and equipment failures. In all cases management made an exceptional effort to keep us fed and as...
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.
Care Today, Care TomorrowLocated on a quiet campus of landscaped grounds and gardens in the heart of Texas hill country, you can enjoy everything from personalized care plans and luxury dining to resort-style amenities and an abundance of activities, programs and events without ever leaving the...
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This is the second time I’ve written a review for Ledgestone. The first review was written after my husband had been in Memory Care for 3 months. It has now been over a year that my husband has been in...
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.
Nestled within the abundant green vistas of historic Dripping Springs, our assisted living community offers seniors the cozy conveniences of life with personalized luxury.At Ledgestone Senior Living, we offer a variety of flexible lifestyle options with specialized programs for assurance and...
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I would tell others to just be involved. The staff truly want and welcome family at anytime!! They have lots of activities offered. The residents are out and about- and encouraged to not sit in their...
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.
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They run a clean facility. The staff were all extremely friendly. The care services were on point. They had a lot of activities. For what my loved one was paying, it was plenty of activities and people to...
Provides: Assisted 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.
How Will You Spend Your Days?If you want to exchange the burden of household chores like cooking, cleaning and maintenance for a lifestyle rich in friendships, exciting events and personalized care plans, our assisted living community in Lakeway, Texas is ready to welcome you in with open arms....
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Ease of transition, cleanliness, attentiveness and caring staff. We would recommend Sodalis Oak Hill community to other families
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 Sodalis Oak Hill, residents experience a smooth transition to community care. Two stories of senior living apartments overlook the spacious inner courtyard, where residents can stroll along the paved walking paths in the fresh air. In this community, seniors reside in a suburban Texas...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Village on the Park Onion Creek. Overall, everything about the experience has been great so far at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff...
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.
Village on the Park - Onion Creek is an independent living - assisted living community located in Austin, TX. Austin is located in Travis County and is home to just over 912,000 people. Austin is a fun city where residents can enjoy dancing, shopping, going out to great restaurants, going to...
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We chose Pavilion at Great Hills because of the cleanliness of the facility, we were very price driven so the value for the money, and the friendliness of all of the staff we interacted with. The room sizes...
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.
The Pavilion at Great Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care community has a little something for everyone. Located in beautiful North Austin hill country, we are near three major hospitals, numerous shopping centers including two miles from the Arboretum, theaters, museums, great restaurants, and...
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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.
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Costs of memory care in Austin, Texas

The median rent cost of a memory care facility in Austin is $6,260 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s 2022-2023 proprietary data on its partner communities.[01] This cost excludes the cost of additional care services and amenities; however, many services are included with rent, saving you from additional costs.

Rent at a memory care community typically includes the following amenities and services:

  • A dining plan (three meals and snacks daily)
  • Standard apartment maintenance and community landscaping
  • Personalized memory care activities (therapies, brain games, etc.)
  • On-site amenities (crafts centers, life-skill stations, libraries, movie theaters, etc.)

For additional per-use or monthly fees, Austin memory care residents can also benefit from the following services and amenities:[01]

  • Room service and dietary accommodations
  • Housekeeping and laundry services
  • Transportation services
  • Beauty salon and barbershop services

The figures below represent average baseline costs for Austin memory care facilities and can help you compare memory care costs in the area. Keep in mind, these numbers don’t account for any service add-ons or fees.

Average cost comparisons near Austin, TX

Average monthly costs

Austin, TX

$5,799

How people pay for memory care in Austin

There are several ways to pay for memory care in Austin. Families usually combine some personal income sources, insurance policies, and pension income. Qualifying seniors also use federal and state programs, such as veterans benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare, to help cover some medical and memory care costs. In this section, you’ll find an overview of the most common payment methods used by families.

Private pay methods in Austin

Private payment methods for memory care include your senior loved one’s personal income sources, including their savings accounts, Social Security benefits, retirement pensions, and investment returns. And, Texas seniors don’t have to worry about these income sources being taxed at the state level, because Texas doesn’t levy a personal income tax.

If your senior loved one has long-term care insurance, they could also use that to defray some costs. However, policies vary, so it’s recommended that you reach out to their policy provider to learn about what memory care costs can be covered.

Depending on your loved one’s current circumstances, you can also turn to the following private pay methods to pay for memory care:

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Veterans benefits for memory care in Austin
Can seniors use veterans benefits to pay for memory care?

If your senior loved one is a veteran, they may be able to use additional funds provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay for rent at a memory care community in Austin, Texas. Senior veterans and their surviving spouses may be eligible for VA pension benefits. The Aid and Attendance benefit is especially helpful for seniors as it can be added to their existing VA pension benefits to cover anything that improves a senior’s quality of life — which could include memory care.

Does my senior loved one qualify for veterans benefits?

If you have any questions about your loved one’s eligibility for VA benefits, you should reach out to a local Veterans Service Organization (VSO). These are VA-vetted organizations that help veterans find options they may not know about. They’ll even help you or your loved one successfully file for a claim or appeal a denied claim.

It’s in your best interest to reach out to a local VSO before applying for benefits as they’ll help your loved one obtain and maximize their earned benefits. Some Austin assisted living and memory care communities even partner with local veteran programs to help potential senior residents obtain the benefits they’ve earned. You can also check out this service-connected ailments list to see whether your loved one’s disability or condition qualifies them for benefits.

31607

Number of veterans who live in Austin

About 39% of Austin veterans are 65+.

Resources for Austin veterans

Find an Austin area Veterans Service Organization (VSO)

Travis County Veterans Services Department
5325 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-854-9340
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (by appointment only)
Virtual contact: Veterans services contact form

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)
1700 N. Congress Ave., Suite 800
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-475-2395

Find a regional branch of national veteran organizations

Regional Disabled American Veterans (DAV) office
VA Regional Office — One Veterans Plaza
701 Clay Ave.
Waco, TX 76799
Phone: 254-299-9932­­
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Austin Medicaid for memory care

Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program that provides coverage to individuals with limited income and resources. Even though it cannot be used to pay rent at a memory care community, it can help cover some long-term health care services and medically necessary care services within a memory care community.

STAR+PLUS Medicaid program

In Texas, most qualifying seniors receive their Medicaid coverage through STAR+PLUS — the state’s managed care program for seniors 65+ and individuals with disabilities. It’s managed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), and it covers the following health care and long-term services:

  • Doctor visits
  • Help with activities of daily living (ADLs) in a senior’s home
  • Home modifications
  • Respite care
  • Personal assistance

Keep in mind that STAR+PLUS can only cover health care and long-term care services through agencies licensed and certified by the HHSC.

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver program

For additional services to be covered within a memory care facility, seniors must be eligible for the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver program. This waiver can be used in memory care and assisted living facilities contracted with the resident’s managed care provider. The HCBS waiver enables seniors to reside and receive care in a residential setting like a memory care community rather than an institutional setting like a nursing home.

Many stand-alone memory care facilities may not 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.

To qualify as an HCBS setting, facilities must meet the following qualifications:[03]

  • 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

When a senior applies for STAR+PLUS, the HHSC will also assess their need for the HCBS waiver program. As of 2023, seniors must meet the following requirements to qualify:[04,05]

  • Be 65 years of age or older
  • Require an institutional, nursing-home level of care
  • Have a maximum monthly income of $2,742 as an individual or $5,484 as a couple

The HCBS waiver programs can help cover costs of the following services within a memory care facility:[06]

  • 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

If you need help understanding your loved one’s eligible Medicaid benefits, find a Texas Health and Human Services office near you or search for local programs through their services search tool. You can also contact your local area agencies on aging (AAAs) for assistance in accessing local long-term care services and disability programs. Below, you’ll find more resources to help you better understand Medicaid benefits for seniors along with search tools that’ll help you locate Medicaid benefits offices in Austin.

Austin resident Medicaid resources

Find a Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) office
Medicare memory care coverage in Austin, Texas

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides coverage to adults aged 65 and older and individuals with disabilities. It cannot be used to cover room and board costs in an Austin memory care community, but it can help cover some medically necessary care costs within a memory care facility.

The following Texas programs can help you save on Medicare costs and apply for Medicare benefits:

  • The Texas Medicare Savings Program covers some Medicare Parts A and B premiums, deductibles, 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.

As of 2022, seniors must not exceed a monthly income of $1,133 as an individual or $1,526 as a couple to qualify for this program.[05]

  • The Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC) houses the Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (commonly referred to as HICAP) and the Legal Hotline for Texans, which offers seniors legal advice, referrals, and assistance with Medicare.

Austin resident Medicare resources

Social Security Administration (SSA)
Texas Legal Services Center (TLSC)

The Legal Hotline for Texans
Phone: 800-622-2520, ext. 3
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG)

Long-term care ombudsman
Clement “Pete” Moreno, managing local ombudsman at the AAA of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165
Austin, TX 78744
Phone: 512-916-6054
Email: cpmoreno@capcog.org

Understand Texas laws and regulations for memory care facilities

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating memory care facilities. Memory care facilities are considered a type of assisted living in Texas, so 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:[07]

  • 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.

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 is that the latter must meet additional certification requirements. 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 are required to have two caregiving staff members on-site at all times.
  • Caregiving staff must undergo 4 hours of memory care-specific training before they assume any job-related duties or tasks.
  • After the initial training, caregiving staff must complete 16 hours of on-the-job supervised training. This training should encompass all of their responsibilities, including assisting with activities of daily living, behavior management, emergency procedures, and more.
  • Memory care facility managers are required to complete 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.

Memory care admissions, assessments, and care plans

  • It’s required for each memory care facility to develop 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 after admission, 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 (ADL).
  • Resident assessments should be used to craft personalized care plans that accommodate residents’ needs, preferences, and strengths. These care plans should keep a resident physically, cognitively, and socially healthy.
  • Care plans must be adjusted on an annual basis and after serious conditional changes in the resident.

Memory care activities programming

  • Memory care facilities must have an activities program that encourages, not forces, socialization, self-expression, physical activity, and cognitive awareness among residents.
  • 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 activities of daily living (ADL) needs.
  • The activity director must also consider each resident’s medical history, limitations, and preferences to determine person-centered activities. They must also arrange special equipment for the residents who 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 after the initial inspection. Inspections assess a facility’s compliance with Texas’ 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

The life safety code inspection reviews the following:[09,10]

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

You 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 Austin memory care facilities

There are currently no COVID-19 regulations specific to memory care communities in Austin. However, the state does qualify memory care facilities as assisted living facilities; therefore, they must follow assisted living guidelines. The state requires assisted living facilities to develop their own infection prevention and control measures for common infections, including COVID-19. The measures may include guidance on the community’s hygiene practices, disinfection and sterilization techniques, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe injection methods, and physical distancing requirements.

Because communities are allowed to set their own rules, it’s best to check with your prospective community to see what measures are being taken to protect seniors against common infections and COVID-19. You can also visit the COVID-19 in Austin page on the city website for regular updates regarding risk levels, testing, vaccinations, and more.

Get to know memory care in Austin

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3.8/5.0 average in-network rating
95% of in-network communities offer an enclosed courtyard
90% of in-network communities have an on-call doctor
75% of in-network communities offer on-site nursing
60% of in-network communities offer specialized dining programs
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Number of people we referred in market
81
Average age of resident we referred in market
Gender split: 63% female, 35% male

What to expect from memory care communities in Austin

Austin’s 65+ senior population has seen nearly a 75% increase over the last decade.[02] The rise can be attributed to Austin’s wealth of health care options, warm weather, unique activities, and increase in senior-friendly initiatives.

To accommodate seniors experiencing dementia, the city has an Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter, and it takes on many initiatives to raise awareness. Some initiatives include events, classes, and conferences dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease awareness and research.

The city of Austin has also expanded its senior living options to accommodate people with dementia by offering unique memory care communities. Learn more about the unique features of Austin memory care facilities and how they’re built to accommodate seniors with dementia below.

Memory care staff receive specialized training to manage common dementia symptoms

Our partnering Austin memory care facilities strive to offer a personalized experience for seniors with dementia. That is precisely why Texas requires memory care communities to provide specialized memory care training to its caregiving staff. In fact, 95% of communities use redirection, cueing, and reorientation techniques to help manage common dementia symptoms. Through comprehensive training and learned techniques, dementia caregivers aim to help manage common symptoms in seniors with dementia. Here’s a brief overview of what symptoms memory care caregivers are equipped to handle:[01]

  • 95% of communities specially train their staff to handle dementia symptoms like restlessness, pacing, and wandering.
  • 60% of communities specially train their caregivers to handle hallucinations and delusions.
  • 50% of communities specially train their caregivers to handle anxiety, aggression, or agitation.

Memory care communities personalize activities to encourage reminiscence and socialization

Due to memory care regulations in Texas, Austin memory care facilities must offer specialized activities programming for senior residents. The programming must encourage residents to socialize, express themselves, exercise, and stimulate their minds. This naturally means that all of our partner facilities offer robust on-site activities.

Memory care communities are also required to appoint an activity director to manage and facilitate the specialized activities program. Some communities put this responsibility on trained caregivers; however, most of our partner communities employ a full-time activity director to run the program. This director dedicates time to learning about each resident’s medical history, preferences, and abilities to establish person-centered activities for them. Some of the most common memory care activities include the following:

  • Reminiscence therapies. Person-centered therapeutic activities often involve reminiscence. These activities are informed by a resident’s family, friends, and sometimes physician. Reminiscence often enables residents to reflect on cherished memories and create new, joyful memories through activities like art classes, movie viewings, brain-stimulating games, and memory boxes.
  • Social activities and events. Dementia and aging are known to be associated with feelings of isolation. To combat loneliness, many partner communities host group activities and events to socially and physically engage residents. Ranging from simple fitness classes and interest clubs to holiday celebrations and movie nights, memory care residents will find themselves forming new friendships while keeping up with their favorite pastimes.

Memory care communities ensure resident safety through intentional design and other features

Because seniors with dementia are often prone to confusion and wandering, many memory care facilities prioritize security. In our Austin network, 100% of communities offer round-the-clock staffing while 75% offer on-site nursing to help ensure timely care and safety for residents. About 70% of communities are also designed to specifically accommodate memory loss. This means that they incorporate human-centered architecture and design to promote comfort and reduce confusion for residents navigating the community.[01]

To further prevent wandering, most memory care partners in Austin offer an enclosed courtyard, enabling residents to enjoy fresh air in a safe space. Residents can also freely roam indoor and outdoor walking paths that are monitored by staff. A select few communities also take advanced security measures by installing high-tech systems that enable faster responses to wandering. These systems detect residents’ movements and send alerts when a resident gets near a boundary or wanders off the premises.

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Unfamiliar with Austin? Highlights for seniors

93,861

Number of 65+ seniors currently living in Austin

28%
Approximate percentage of Austin seniors 65+ with at least one disability
38,096

Average annual retirement income for Austin seniors 65 and older[02]

300

Average number of sunny days in Austin per year[11]

Health care for seniors in Austin

Austin offers a range of health care options, providing seniors with an additional safety net. The city has robust medical centers with some specialized centers for dementia patients. Learn more about the top medical centers in Austin.

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St. David’s Medical Center

St. David’s Medical Center has multiple campuses in Austin. The main location on 32nd Street is ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Austin and No. 37 nationally in rehabilitation, according to the U.S. News and World Report. St. David’s South Austin Medical Center also ranks as the No. 3 hospital in Austin and is nationally accredited for its oncology program.

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Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is the No. 2 hospital in Austin, according to U.S. News and World Report. This medical center offers a comprehensive Level 1 stroke center and a Level IV trauma center. It also offers multiple locations in Austin and Round Rock.

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UT Health Austin’s Comprehensive Memory Center

UT Health Austin houses a comprehensive memory center within its Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences. The memory center has been recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement as an Age-Friendly Health System-Committed to Care Excellence and an Innovator in Aging by Texas Health and Human Services due to its efforts to improve health care for seniors and people with dementia.

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Dementia Treatment Center at Cross Creek Hospital

Cross Creek Hospital houses a dementia treatment center that offers high-quality care for adults with dementia. The center works with families to create individualized treatment plans with services such as medication management, individual and group therapies, and experiential therapy.

Transportation for seniors in Austin

Due to the dangers of wandering and confusion among dementia patients, it’s not recommended for seniors with dementia to use public transportation. Luckily, most memory care communities provide transportation services. In fact, 90% of our partner memory care facilities in Austin offer at-cost or complimentary transportation services with trained caregiver escorts.

Furthermore, if a senior is a Medicaid recipient and they don’t have transportation services at their community, they may receive rides through the medical transportation program provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Services include rides to doctors’ offices, hospitals, drug stores, or any places that provide Medicaid-covered health care services. Keep in mind that it’s still important for seniors with dementia to have a caregiving escort during these trips to ensure their safe arrival and return.

Family and friends may also find it useful to learn about public transportation options to get around when visiting a senior loved one at a memory care community. CapMetro offers buses, rail lines, shuttles, and more throughout Austin. The public transportation system even offers seniors 65+ a Reduced Fare ID (RFID) Card for $3, enabling families to enjoy trips with their loved ones with accommodations for any mobility impairments they may have. After the initial $3 for the card, seniors will pay half-priced fares for any rides, and the card must be renewed every two years.

Senior activities in Austin

Austin offers many unique activities for seniors in any stage of dementia. Some Austin memory care communities take residents out for scheduled outings to local attractions and events. The communities aim to help seniors with dementia explore popular places safely as they reminisce and engage in new experiences. Visiting families can also take their loved one out to some of these senior-favored activities to create new, meaningful memories. Check out some dementia-friendly activities in Austin below:

  • Zilker Botanical Garden. This enchanting garden spans over 28 acres and is nestled within Zilker Metropolitan Park. Seniors can explore several themed gardens — they can enjoy the trickling sounds of the tranquil ponds in the Japanese garden or learn about the greenery that existed in prehistoric times when dinosaurs frequented the Earth. Plus, seniors get a discount.
  • Blanton Museum of Art. Located on Austin’s University of Texas campus, this wondrous museum boasts over 21,000 works of art. Seniors can view stunning paintings, historic pottery, and a dynamic and immersive landscape at the entrance. The museum also aims to accommodate individuals with disabilities by allowing service animals, offering audio guides, and providing virtual tours.
  • The Friday Social. The local YMCA encourages seniors to join this weekly community gathering. It can help seniors with dementia connect with others through light physical activities, stimulating storytelling activities and crafts, and more. This event is especially recommended for seniors seeking unique activities that may not be available to them at their memory care community.
  • The Paramount Theatre. This Austin theater hosts a range of activities suitable for senior audiences. Seniors can attend their favorite comedy shows, plays, musicals, and concerts. The theater is even happy to accommodate individuals with disabilities by offering assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, audio descriptions, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The average cost of Memory Care in Austin is 5799.29 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

The 45 memory care facilities near you in Austin, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Austin, 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 Austin, 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 Austin, Texas ranges from $1200 to $78595. The average Memory Care cost in Austin, Texas is $5799.29. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Austin, 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.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. United States Census Bureau. (2023). Austin city, Texas.

  3. Texas Health and Human Services. (2022). Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).

  4. Texas Health and Human Services. (2016, March 1). A-3300, Home and Community-Based Services waiver programs. In Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities Handbook.

  5. Texas Health and Human Services. (2023). Appendix VIII, monthly income/resource limits in STAR+PLUS Handbook.

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

  7. Texas Health and Human Services. (2022). 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. City of Austin. (2020). About the city of Austin.

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

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United States Census Bureau. (2023). Austin city, Texas.

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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. (2016, March 1). A-3300, Home and Community-Based Services waiver programs. In Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities Handbook.

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Texas Health and Human Services. (2023). Appendix VIII, monthly income/resource limits in STAR+PLUS 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). 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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City of Austin. (2020). About the city of Austin.