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

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 $4,187 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include Desoto with an average starting cost of 3,050.

To help you with your search, browse the 454 reviews below for memory care facilities in Irving. On average, consumers rate memory care in Irving 4.33 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Grand Prairie with an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Irving, call (855) 948-3865.

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.

Memory Care costs in Irving start around $4,123 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 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.

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.