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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waco, TX for 2024

 

Alzheimer's, a fatal disease that's the most common form of dementia, is a leading cause of death in Waco. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths went up by 57% between 2016 and 2020. At the beginning of this period, 9% of deaths in the region were linked to Alzheimer's. By 2020, this disease was the underlying cause of 10.3% of fatalities. It's primarily diagnosed in those aged 65 and over, a demographic that makes up 12.5% of Waco's nearly 140,000 residents.

To address the increased demand for comprehensive dementia care, Waco has numerous memory care facilities. These facilities offer a nurturing, homelike environment with open floor plans that reduce confusion and secured indoor and outdoor common areas. They're staffed with caregivers who provide 24/7 monitoring and administer care services, and they provide daily meals along with housekeeping and laundry services.

This guide provides more information on memory care in Waco, including monthly costs and ways to pay for services, regional benefits and drawbacks, and resources that help individuals navigate the system.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Waco

Waco is a college town situated along I-35 in east-central Texas, a state with more than 380,000 people living with Alzheimer's disease. The city has a population of over 136,000, nearly 12 percent of whom are seniors. In addition to offering a variety of resources for seniors and families who have been affected by dementia, the Waco area has four memory care facilities. Two of these facilities occupy their own building and are dedicated solely to dementia care, while the other two are housed within Type B assisted living facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Waco

 

  • According to the American Lung Association, McLennan County rates a C for ozone pollution, and Waco ranked 94 out of 227 metropolitan areas for high ozone days. The city's air quality may be a consideration for seniors, particularly those who have asthma, COPD or cardiovascular disease. 
  • Waco is an affordable city, which may appeal to seniors on a tight budget. Overall, living expenses average about 20 percent below both state and national averages. Healthcare expenses come in about 10 percent below the state average and 15 percent below the nationwide average. This may ease the financial burden of managing a chronic condition like Alzheimer's disease for seniors who are relocating to the area.
  • With 230 sunny days annually and just 1 inch of yearly snowfall, Waco's climate may appeal to seniors who enjoy being outdoors. Summers in this city are hot and humid, with July highs near 95 degrees, and winters are cold and windy, with lows in the mid-30s. 
  • Crime rates in Waco are high relative to state and national averages, which may be a consideration for families transferring their loved ones to a local memory care facility. On a scale of one to 100, with one representing low crime, the city's the violent crime rate is 43.2, which is higher than the respective state and national averages of 32.9 and 31.1 but lower than the regional average of 47.1. 

 

Paying for Memory Care in Waco

Memory Care costs in Waco start around $4,909 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Waco and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Texas

US

$5,694

Waxahachie

$5,367

Midlothian

$5,365

Temple

$4,975

Waco

$4,909

Mansfield

$4,741

Cleburne

$4,434

Burleson

$4,377

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Waco

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Texas page.

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 Memory Care Resources in Waco

Waco and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Waco, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Waco

Waco-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Texas page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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skt050

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

Review of Living Springs Village Memory Care

When we were told my mother needed to be in Memory Care we didn’t know where to start. We were referred to Living Springs Village and it was an answer to our prayers The management and the staff...

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Lisa GJ

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

Review of Living Springs Village Memory Care

After many years of caring for my elderly mother, it had become increasingly difficult with her health and mental capacity diminishing and both my husband and I working full time jobs. Our family...

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mommahugg

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

Review of Living Springs Village Memory Care

Living Springs Village provides such a cozy family atmosphere for our mother as her Alzheimer's advances. She has made so many sweet friends. The ratio of caregivers to residents is designed so...

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