The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Comal County, TX for 2024

Comal County is located in South Central Texas and is considered part of the San Antonio metropolitan area. In the state of Texas, over 380,000 residents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, many of whom are in the vulnerable 65 and older demographic. Eighteen percent of Comal County's 129,000 residents are seniors aged 65 and older; 10 percent of this demographic is estimated to have Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. To house and care for these individuals, Comal County is home to a handful of memory care facilities, with more in the greater San Antonio area. 

The state's Department of Health and Human Services licenses and regulates these facilities. In Texas, memory care units may be part of a larger assisted living campus or a separate, dedicated memory care facility. 

• Comal County weather is characterized by mild winters with no snow and long, hot summers. While January lows rarely drop below 40 degrees, July and August have highs that regularly climb into the 90s, with 100+ degree heat waves. Seniors who are sensitive to high heat may be uncomfortable here. Those in memory care with health conditions alleviated by dry, warm weather may find relief, however.  
  
• There is no state income tax in Texas, which may be beneficial to families budgeting for a loved one's memory care in Comal County. Social Security income and income derived from retirement accounts are also exempt from state levies.
  
• The cost of living in Comal County is slightly higher than the national average, at 117 to a standard of 100. Housing costs are 59 percent higher the national average of 100, which indirectly affect the operating costs for memory care facilities and result in higher monthly fees. Healthcare costs, important to seniors in memory care, are lower than the national average, at 94 compared to 100.  
  
• Comal County, as part of the greater San Antonio metro area, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Northeast Baptist Hospital and University Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Comal County start around $5,078 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 Comal County 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.

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:

• 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.

Comal County-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.