8 Memory Care Facilities near Grand Prairie, TX

Grand Prairie is a thriving suburb in Dallas County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with an over-65 population of 8 percent. More than 12 percent of Dallas County Medicaid beneficiaries have Alzheimer's or dementia, and Grand Prairie has over 50 memory care facilities to care for these folks. Memory care facilities in Grand Prairie require employees to have state-mandated special training. This applies both to those who work in a separate, secure wing of a nursing home or assisted living facility and those at a campus entirely dedicated to caring for those with Alzheimer's and dementia; these facilities are considered Type B nursing care in Texas, a regulation designating facilities where residents need staff assistance in an emergency and require overnight supervision. 

• North Texas climate is characterized by long, hot summers and mild winters. Snowfall is rare, which may benefit those with respiratory conditions. Seniors who are especially sensitive to heat may be uncomfortable in the late summer when highs reach the 90s and 100s. 
  
  
• There is no state income tax in Texas, which may mean extra money for your loved one's memory care facility. Texas does have higher sales and property taxes than many other states; however, those in secure memory care facilities are largely unaffected. 
  
  
• Grand Prairie's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average. It's considered one of the more affordable suburbs in the Dallas area, which may impact your choice of memory care locations. 
  
  
• The Grand Prairie area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Methodist Family Health Center - Grand Prairie, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Grand Prairie

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.

Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.

Grand Prairie-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.