18 Memory Care Facilities near Katy, TX

Katy is a city in Texas, the state with the fourth highest incidence of Alzheimer's disease in the nation. The senior community in Katy comprises about 14 percent of the city's 18,000 residents. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in 10 seniors over the age of 65 has Alzheimer's disease.

Although Katy is a relatively small city, it is home to 15 memory care facilities, and there are 15 more facilities in neighboring communities. While some of these facilities have their own dedicated building where they exclusively provide memory care services, others are situated within Type B assisted living facilities. 

• The air quality in Katy is relatively poor. The American Lung Association gave Harris County an F for ozone pollution, a C for short-term particle pollution and a passing grade for annual particle pollution. Seniors with respiratory illnesses or cardiovascular may want to speak with their medical practitioner to determine how the city's air quality may affect them. 
• With a crime rate that is lower than 62 percent of Texas cities, Katy is a relatively safe community. Residents have a one in 658 chance of being the victim of a violent crime, compared to the Texas average of one in 230. This may provide peace of mind for families of seniors in memory care in this city.
• Katy's hot, humid summers may be a drawback for seniors who are sensitive to extreme heat. The hottest month of the year is August when highs soar into the 90s and lows are in the 70s. Winters are comfortable, however, with January highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s.
• Texas does not have an income tax, which means that Katy seniors hang on to all of their Social Security benefits, retirement account income and pension disbursements. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Katy

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.

Katy 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 Katy, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.

Katy-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.