The Best Memory Care Facilities in Johnson County, TX for 2023

Johnson County, Texas, is one of the smaller counties that make up the busy Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in northern Texas. This is a state that estimates over 380,000 residents have Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. Johnson County itself has about 14 percent of its population diagnosed with a cognitive illness, most of whom are aged 65 or older. Alzheimer's and dementia are most common among seniors, so to accommodate these folks, Johnson County has nearly 50 memory care facilities. 

Memory care facilities in Texas that are part of a larger assisted living campus and those that are stand-alone memory care facilities are both licensed as Type B facilities and are regulated by the Department of Health and Senior Services. 

• Johnson County weather is typified by mild winters with little snow and long, hot summers. While July and August highs can reach into the 90s, lows in the wintertime are generally in the high 30s. Seniors sensitive to high heat may be uncomfortable outdoors here, but those who have health conditions that are alleviated by warmer weather may find relief.  
  
• Texas does not have a state income tax, which means there is no tax on Social Security benefits or retirement account income. Families budgeting for memory care in Johnson County may appreciate the extra money. 
  
• The cost of living in Johnson County is close to the national average. While grocery costs and housing, both of which can influence memory care facility cost of operations, are slightly lower, healthcare costs are about 20 points higher than the rest of the U.S. Families may wish to take this into consideration when selecting memory care homes. 
  
• Johnson County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Baylor University Medical Center and Fort Worth Brain and Spine Institute, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Johnson County start around $4,339 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 Johnson 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.

Johnson 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.