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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Allen, TX for 2024

 

Allen sits on the north side of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Collin County, about 20 miles outside of downtown Dallas. There are 47 memory care facilities serving the region, including 9 within Allen, giving seniors and families a diverse selection to choose from. Monthly rates vary depending on amenities and location, but memory care communities in Allen charge about $5,244 for care. This exceeds the Texas median of $4,998 but competes favorably with the national cost of $5,625.

Based on our directory’s 307 reviews reviews of local memory care communities, facilities in Allen boast an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Allen

In Allen, memory care communities obtain licensing as Type B assisted living facilities through Texas Health and Human Services. This department enforces a comprehensive set of rules for the scope of services facilities provide, and it requires memory care communities to disclose their dementia services and care philosophies. The department also publishes information on ways to pay for long-term care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Allen

 

  • Collin County, where Allen resides, is part of the Dementia Friendly North Central/East Texas initiative. This initiative gives local seniors and families access to free training programs related to communication, understanding what it’s like to live with memory loss and managing stress. It also provides information on virtual and in-person support groups throughout the region.

 

  • Out of 244 ranked communities, Allen’s Collin County ranks top in the state for general health and in the 75-100th percentile for factors and outcomes related to health. Only 11% of adults report that they’re in fair or poor health versus 16% statewide, and the average life expectancy surpasses state and national norms at 82.2. Additionally, nearly 6 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries regularly get the flu vaccine, which is high compared to the state average of 48%, helping slow the spread of illness in residential communities.

 

  • Allen’s cost of living exceeds the national norm by 7.1%, impacting affordability for prospective memory care residents seeking economically priced care. Even so, housing costs come in about 12% below the national norm and health care expenses come 9.8% below the U.S. average, and the state’s STAR+PLUS program helps qualified individuals aged 65 and over fund residential dementia care.

 

  • Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, supporting seniors’ financial security throughout retirement. The sales tax rate is higher than national norms, but expenses such as groceries, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications are tax-free.

 

  • Allen ranks 48 on a total crime index, meaning that its crime rate is lower than 48% of U.S. communities. For every 10 crimes that take place in this city, one is a violent offense and nine are property-related. When compared exclusively to similarly sized cities, Allen ranks among the safest, providing peace of mind for seniors and families considering local memory care solutions.

 

  • Compared to the national average score of 48, Allen rates 55 on the AARP Livability Index. Factors that positively influence this score include the city’s high patient satisfaction rate and access to grocery stores and parks.

Paying for Memory Care in Allen

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.

Memory care facilities in Allen charge a median monthly rate of $5,244 for services.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Allen pay about $5,244 per month for memory care, which is costlier than the Texas median of $4,998 but well below the national norm of $5,625. In Killeen, rates trend slightly higher at $5,271, but in Tyler, rates run lower at $4,829. Similarly, seniors find comparatively economical care in Sherman and Waco, where respective monthly fees come in at $4,375 and $3,500.

Allen

$5,244

Texas

$4,998

United States

$5,625

Sherman

$4,375

Tyler

$4,829

Waco

$3,500

Killeen

$5,271

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care rates run high in Allen compared to most senior care options, with residents paying about $5,244 monthly for services. Nursing home care, which includes intensive skilled nursing services in a hospital-like residential setting, costs more at $5,627, but other options tend to be more affordable. For example, agencies that provide private care in clients’ homes charge around $4,862 for nonmedical in-home care, including services such as light meal preparation and assistance with personal grooming, as well as home health care, which includes some skilled nursing services. Seniors who don’t have memory-related conditions pay $4,195 for standard assisted living, which features housing and personal care, and those who attend nonresidential adult day health care communities pay $1,517 for personal care and medical support.

Memory Care

$5,244

In-Home Care

$4,862

Home Health Care

$4,862

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$4,195

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,627

Note: Data for Allen was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Allen

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Texas

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 Allen

Allen 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 Allen, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Allen

 

Allen 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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Texas

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Memory Care

Rhonda

I visited this facility

Review of Gracious Care Home - Allen

Gracious Care Home - Allen was nice. The staff who assisted me with the tour was nice. It was like living at home because it was an actual house. It's just a single home in a neighborhood. It's not...

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Memory Care

Rhonda

I visited this facility

Review of Mustang Creek Estates - Allen

We are planning to move my mother-in-law to Mustang Creek Estates - Allen. I liked the programs they had. The lady I talked to, Shannon, was very nice and very informative. She gave me a lot of...

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Memory Care

Mel Brig

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

Review of Mustang Creek Estates - Allen

The facilities are nice, but there is a complete lack of effective management. Each building is generally staffed by one person, sometimes two. They must do all cooking, laundry, resident care...

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