10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bryan, TX

 

Learn More About Memory Care in Bryan, TX

 

A classic Texan town neighboring College Station, Bryan retains its Old West charm with a revitalized downtown district full of cafes, steakhouses, taverns, and events like art festivals and farmers’ markets. Bryan is also home to the Brazos Valley’s Museum of Natural History, African American Museum, and Children’s Museum, so there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained before heading over to Texas A&M to catch an Aggies game. And with golf courses spread across town at Travis Bryan Municipal Park, Traditions Club, and Miramont Country Club, you’ll find countless ways in Bryan to stay outside and take advantage of Central Texas’s mild climate.

In Bryan, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Bryan, TX

The cost of memory care varies depending on each community. However, the median monthly cost of assisted living in 2020 was about $5,400 in the College Station area and $4,000 in the state of Texas, according to Genworth. To learn more about the cost of memory care in Bryan, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

 

Learn More About Bryan, TX

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Bryan are rated 17 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly lower than the average, indicating that Bryan is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
83	79	80	82	82	86

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$55,166 per year	$40,738 per year	$44,781 per year	$23,059 per year	$39,982 per year	$3,803 per year	$699 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Bryan include:

CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 200+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, chemotherapy, ICU

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center College Station

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 110+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, joint replacement, physical therapy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Texas overall has warmer temperatures than much of the country. Central Texas, where Bryan is located, has a humid subtropical climate. This means the city experiences four seasons, but summers are very hot and humid and winters are mild, like an extended autumn. Winter storms with snow and ice are uncommon in Bryan. Thunderstorms, sometimes with tornadoes, are especially common in spring and summer months. The average humidity level is 68%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 71%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
50°F	61°F	40°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
85°F	96°F	74°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 77

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 39.7″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
31.5	10.3%	82,939	1,845.1 per square mile	2.6

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	1.9%	17.0%	39.8%	0.1%	3.5%	39.5%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in College Station: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 12/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Brazos County

Democratic	Republican	Other
58.5%	34.9%	6.6%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums, historic sites, and outdoor attractions in Bryan include:

• Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
• Brazos Valley African American Museum
• Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley
• Carnegie History Center
• Historic Downtown Bryan
• Heritage Park
• Travis Bryan Municipal Park
• Palace Theater
• Downtown Bryan — Main Street (restaurants and shops)

 

Transportation

Public transportation in Bryan is available via the Brazos Transit District (BTD), which operates bus routes throughout the counties of the Brazos Valley. For seniors, the BTD offers reduced fares and a curb-to-curb ADA Paratransit service.