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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sugar Land, TX for 2024

 

In Sugar Land, where approximately 16% of the 109,000 residents are seniors, Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2016 and 2020, the city saw a 55% increase in deaths from the disease. During the same period, deaths from all causes rose slightly less at 51%.

In dementia care communities, seniors can live independently in a comfortable, homelike environment and receive help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing and preparing meals. Residents of these specialized neighborhoods are offered a variety of activities and social opportunities that encourage social interaction. Caregivers trained in dementia care monitor each resident's physical and mental health, assist with personal hygiene and coordinate ongoing treatment plans with residents' physicians and other health care providers.

For those affected by dementia, this guide offers insight into the cost of care in the city and how it compares to nearby communities along with useful resources and financial assistance available to seniors and their families.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Sugar Land

The Texas Health and Human Services Department licenses and regulates the state’s memory care facilities. This ensures that seniors receive the care they need in a clean, secure community that is properly staffed. The state regularly evaluates facilities to make sure they’re compliant with regulations and properly serving residents.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Sugar Land

  • Sugar Land is a relatively safe city, and this can give seniors some much-needed peace of mind. On a scale of 100, the city’s violent crime rate comes in at 7.6, while the U.S. average is 22.7. In terms of property crime, Sugar Land’s rating of 26.3 is also below the national average of 35.4.
  • The cost of living in Sugar Land is on the high side. The overall rating for this city is 113.3 on a 100-point scale, with 100 representing the U.S. average. Seniors can, however, access many assistance programs through Texas’ Area Agencies on Aging that can help them pay their bills and balance their budgets.
  • Sugar Land’s climate gets hot in the summer, with average July highs reaching 94 degrees. However, the city’s winter climate rates an 8.2 on a 10-point comfort index, with no snow and January’s lows coming in at about 43 degrees. The city averages more sunny days than many places in the U.S.
  • Health care costs in Sugar Land fall below the national average. On a 100-point index, Sugar Land’s prices come in at 93.1. This means the city’s residents will pay 6.9% less for health care than the average U.S. resident.
  • Sugar Land’s residents have plenty of medical care options. They might choose the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital with its many specialties, including robotic surgery, neuroscience and cardiology. The Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is another full-service hospital and features a breast care center and cancer center. Patients who require a long-term hospital stay with specialized care may turn to Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, which offers an Acute Rehabilitation Unit as well as an Intensive Care Unit and an Intermediate Care Unit.

Paying for Memory Care in Sugar Land

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Sugar Land seniors who require memory care will generally pay about $5,306 for these services.

The Cost of Memory Care In Nearby Cities

Memory care prices in Sugar Land fall below the national average by $319 but are higher than the Texas state average by $318. Other Texas cities show a wide range of memory care rates. Waco’s prices are quite low at $3,500. Costs in San Antonio and Abilene come in below Sugar Land’s rates by $1,080 and $985, respectively. Austin’s prices are higher than those of Sugar Land, however, coming in at $6,681 per month.

Sugar Land

$5,306

Texas

$4,998

United States

$5,625

Abilene

$4,331

Austin

$6,681

San Antonio

$4,266

Waco

$3,500

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care is the most expensive senior care option in Sugar Land. Even nursing home care is slightly less expensive at $5,262 per month. Seniors who can still safely remain in their own homes may choose in-home care or home health care for $4,576. Assisted living costs about $1,061 less per month than memory care. Adult day programs come in lowest at $1,099 but provide only limited services.

Memory Care

$5,306

In-Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$4,576

Adult Day Health Care

$1,099

Assisted Living Facility

$4,245

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,262

Note: Data for Sugar Land was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Sugar Land

In Sugar Land there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Texas page.

More ways to pay for memory care in TX

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Texas page.

Free & Low-Cost Memory Care Resources in Sugar Land

Seniors dealing with memory loss have plenty of resources available to them in the Sugar Land area. The local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and the Area Agency on Aging are ready to offer support. Seniors and their families can also connect with legal aid, an ombudsman and a veteran’s service office for help and advice.

ResourceContactService
Houston & Southeast Texas Alzheimer's Association(800) 272-3900The Houston & Southeast Texas chapter of the Alzheimer's Association advocates for seniors living with memory loss. The organization offers care consultations, early stage programs and diversity outreach. Seniors and their families can turn to the association for information about Alzheimer's, educational events and support groups.
Area Agency on Aging of the Houston-Galveston Area(800) 437-7396The Area Agency on Aging connects seniors with the resources they need to live full, healthy lives. The agency offers workshops, assistance with hearing, vision and dental care, care coordination and legal aid. The agency also provides Medicare counseling and referrals to other programs.
Lone Star Legal Aid(800) 733-8394Lone Star Legal Aid works with low-income clients, including seniors, in areas as diverse as consumer law and medical assistance. The organization provides advice on civil cases only. It also offers a taxpayer clinic and a wide variety of self-help tools that seniors and their families can use.
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 252-2412The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman works with residents of long-term care facilities and their families to help them learn about their rights and to resolve complaints. The ombudsman is available to listen and to let residents know that their safety and well-being matter.
Veterans Benefits Office(713) 828-6951The Veterans Benefits Office helps veterans and their families learn about and apply for benefits. These may include pensions, long-term care, health care assistance, burial and memorial funds and disability compensation. The office is committed to guiding veterans and to honoring their service.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Sugar Land

Sugar Land Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Texas page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations for memory care in Texas

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Review of The Village at Sugar Land

The Village at Sugar Land was like a community. We loved the facility. It was very nice and beautifully done, and we were very happy with it. The staff who toured us around was very friendly. They...

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Sebastine

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Village at Sugar Land

The Village at Sugar Land Memory Care has been an absolute blessing for my mom since her recent move. The warmth and friendliness exuded by the entire team have made her transition seamless and...

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Review of Barton House

Barton House is just amazing in every way. They have 20 rooms and the complex was completely remodeled after the 2021 Texas ice freeze. it is light and airy with even a lake behind the wrought iron...

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