The Delaney at Lake Waco
2121 W US Hwy 6, Waco, TX, 76710
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Picture retirement living the way it’s supposed to be: carefree and easy! The Delaney at Lake Waco offers beautiful private apartments with ..."
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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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2121 W US Hwy 6, Waco, TX, 76710
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Picture retirement living the way it’s supposed to be: carefree and easy! The Delaney at Lake Waco offers beautiful private apartments with ..."
READ MORE3801 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Waco, TX, 76708
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My first impression of Brookdale Lake Brazos is that everybody is nice and the people are helpful. If I have a situation or something, I ask them about it and they're able to help; they're very personal. They also provide activities for people and th..."
READ MORE4308 N 19th St., Waco, TX, 76708
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We used it for day care, respite care and later full time care. It provides freedom of movement inside and out, great porch, lots of roaming room inside and out, lots of windows and sunshine. Quite, peaceful, lots of staff interaction, upbeat home-f..."
READ MORE8601 Old McGregor Road, Waco, TX, 76712
5.0
(9 reviews)
"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 are awesome! We were always amazed at how they took su..."
READ MORE5317 Speegleville Road, Waco, TX, 76712
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Deep in the heartland of Texas sits Heartis Waco. It's a welcoming city where everyone knows everyone, and our community is no different. Ne..."
READ MORE5901 Crosslake Parkway, Waco, TX, 76710
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Blake at Waco, located in the historic South Side, features resort-style comfort and service. Hospitality and luxury are blended to crea..."
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151 Royal Ln, Hewitt, TX, 76643
4.7
(3 reviews)
"For those with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other special needs, Stoney Brook of Hewitt offers a fully licensed Memory Care environment with 24-..."
READ MOREWaco 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.
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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.
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$5,694
Waxahachie
$5,367
Midlothian
$5,365
Temple
$4,975
Waco
$4,909
Mansfield
$4,741
Cleburne
$4,434
Burleson
$4,377
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Texas page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Texas page.
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.
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.
Memory Care
skt050
5
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...
Memory Care
Lisa GJ
5
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...
Memory Care
mommahugg
5
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...