The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Irving, TX for 2023
There are 11 Memory Care Facilities in the Irving area, with 4 in Irving and 7 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Irving is $4,123 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,480.
To help you with your search, browse the 28 reviews below for memory care facilities in Irving. On average, consumers rate memory care in Irving 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Grand Prairie with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Irving, TX
MacArthur Hills Senior Living
Avalon Memory Care - Irving
The Auberge at Valley Ranch
Villages on MacArthur
Belmont Village Turtle Creek
The Avenues of Park Forest
Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek
The Preston of the Park Cities
Legacy Living at Arlington
Assisted Living and Memory Care at Ro...
What to Consider About Memory Care in Irving
The city of Irving, Texas, which is served by the Alzheimer's Association Greater Dallas Chapter, is home to over 240,000 people, about 7 percent of whom are 65 and over. According to the Alzheimer's Association, this is the demographic in which Alzheimer's is most prevalent, with one in 10 people age 65 and over having an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
It's estimated that 380,000 Texans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. To serve the local population, Irving has four memory care facilities, and there are six more in the nearby cities of Dallas and Arlington. While some of these memory care facilities are freestanding, others are located within Type B assisted living facilities.
- Texas does not impose an income tax, meaning Irving seniors keep the entirety of their retirement income. This may allow them to budget more money toward memory care.
- The overall cost of living in Irving is relatively high at about 8 percent higher than the national average. Health care costs are about 5 percent lower than the U.S. average, which may help seniors offset other expenses.
- The Irving area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Crime is rated on a 100-point scale, with a higher rating indicating more crime. Irving's property crime rate has a rating of 45.1 compared to the national average of 38.1, and the violent crime rate is 20.4 compared to the national average of 31.1. While the low violent crime rate indicates that Irving residents are generally safe, families who are touring local memory care facilities may want to talk to staff members to determine what security measures are taken to keep residents' belongings safe.
Paying for Memory Care in Irving
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Irving start around $4,123 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,663 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Irving 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Irving
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 Irving
Irving 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 Irving, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.
Directory of Winners in the Irving Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Irving
Irving-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Irving
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Review of MacArthur Hills Senior Living
The MacArthur Hills Senior Living has a variety of what they offer the residents. It was very clean and there was a lot of attention given to the residents. The rooms were spacious, you can do a pr... Read more
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Review of MacArthur Hills Senior Living
My visit to MacArthur Hills Senior Living was very, very nice. The young lady I toured with seemed very professional and caring. We sat down as she took my information, and I felt like she was very... Read more
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Review of Avalon Memory Care - Irving
Avalon Memory Care-Irving was not nearly as updated as the other facility I went to. I was not impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms. They were not dirty, but they were shabby since this faci... Read more
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