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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.
Types of care available in Austin, TX
Memory Care
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.
The community is very nice and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They are understaffed but are working hard to recruit more staff. The community is very homey and they have lots of activities and I would recommend this community
This community is more affordable than other places in the area. I would recommend to visit often and to make sure that you ask questions about the care. They don't inform often so we have to stay on top of our loved ones care. However, other than this everything is good.
5310 Duval Road, Austin, TX 78727
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...
The facility is not too large and therefore, I think there is a greater level of care. Everyone who works there, including the manager chips and to help when needed. The have won several awards over the...
1034 Liberty Park Drive, Austin, TX 78746
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...
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.
1130 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752
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...
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...
4409 Gaines Ranch Loop, Austin, TX 78735
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...
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...
4310 Bee Cave Road, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
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...
5 for all. We lost mom in November and could not have been better supported and loved and cared for until the end. I never felt any anxiety as I left the parking lot after a visit. I absolutely trusted them...
11330 Farrah Lane, Austin, TX 78748
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...
Honestly, My experience with Auberge was so refreshing. The facilities were really inviting and invigorating. My mom had felt really cooped up in her previous memory care facility and complained constantly...
5715 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX 78731
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...
My mother is currently a resident at Brookdale Northwest Hills and the experience has been great. I am very happy with Brookdale Northwest Hills. This facility is a good fit for my mother and it is very...
11630 Four Iron Drive, Austin, TX 78750
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...
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...
10025 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78750
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...
Pecan Ridge Memory Care is a well designed facility. The staff is experienced with memory care residents. They try their best to engage and stimulate the senior residents. The 2 dining rooms are comfortable...
7017 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
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...
Sodalis is an old building, but they do well keeping it up. I have watched the cleaning process when people move out, and have been pleased with the process, as well as the daily cleaning. The staff members...
400 E Yager Ln, Austin, TX 78753
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...
The staff was so great with him and supportive of us. I feel like they went above and beyond with kindness and compassion considering they barely knew him
4401 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759
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...
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...
11279 Taylor Draper Lane, Austin, TX 78759
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...
My loved one is currently a resident at Asher Point Senior Living of Austin and the experience at this facility has been great for her so far, even with new ownership. Based on our experience, I would...
3700 Payload Pass, Austin, TX 78704
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....
My brother in law was quite ill in the final stage of cancer when we moved him to SOCO Village. He was not mobile and required the highest level of care available. He was also a bit paranoid because of his...
12429 Scofield Farms Dr, Austin, TX 78758
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...
My sister likes the Parmer Woods at North Austin facility. there are times however when the staff is slow to respond to her call, but overall she is happy being there ad we would recommend the community to...
1915 Lohmans Crossing Road, Austin, TX 78734
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...
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...
13150 Four Star Blvd, Austin, TX 78737
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...
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...
1604 Lohmans Crossing Road, Austin, TX 78734
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....
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...
7501 US-290, Austin, TX 78736
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...
Ease of transition, cleanliness, attentiveness and caring staff. We would recommend Sodalis Oak Hill community to other families
3936 S FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78738
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...
13701 Trautwein Rd, Austin, TX 78737
Mother loves the care and attention she gets on a daily basis. It is a small facility with a fantastic staff to resident ratio. Everyone in the facility is very kind and compassionate. She went from being...
11300 Farrah Ln, Austin, TX 78748
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...
If a friend asked me, I would say several residents did not like the food. My mom hated 95% of the food. And food / cooking had been one of her passions. The community is kind and welcoming and I think the...
9320 Alice Mae Ln, Austin, TX 78748
We have had a great experience here and my mom is very comfortable. Their activity program is amazing. The activities have actually increased since the lock-down, so they are keeping the residents very busy...
11825 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX 78738
Grace House Assisted Living provides seniors with more than just a place to live, we provide a HOME. Grace House is the only privately owned and operated Assisted Living Facility in the area. In an industry dominated by large corporate facilities housing over 100 residents in one building, Grace...
I would highly recommend this community they are like a family here. They have activities like arts and crafts and more for the residents to do.
11110 Tom Adams Dr, Austin, TX 78753
Senior Living in Austin, TXWelcome to Buckner Villas!These are the best years of your life, and we know that you’re not simply looking for a place to settle. You’re looking for a senior living community that will engage you, care for you, and invest in you. That’s exactly what you’ll find at...
I would say to come and visit because you will enjoy it. They have activities like work outs all day, indoor swimming pool, there is a card room, a theater and evening activities. There is so much to do that...
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:
For additional per-use or monthly fees, Austin memory care residents can also benefit from the following services and amenities:[01]
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.
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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 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:
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:
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:
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.
The health code inspection includes a review of the following:
The life safety code inspection reviews the following:
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.
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-424-6500
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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.
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Austin’s 65+ senior population has seen nearly a 75% increase over the last decade. 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.
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:
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:
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Brookdale North Austin, The Isle at Cedar Ridge and Orchard Park of Kyle are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Austin, 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 Austin is 5,245 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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