The Best Memory Care Communities in Knox County, TX

Knox County, situated on the Rolling Plains of Texas, has a population of 3,719 residents, with 790 of them being seniors aged 65 and older. Some of those seniors may be among the 380,000 Texans living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other cognitive impairments. There are three memory care facilities in the county to assist these seniors.

In Knox County, and in all of Texas, memory care facilities are called Assisted Living Facilities and are regulated by Texas Health and Human Services.

• The air quality in Knox County ranks 76 on a scale where 100 represents the areas with the best air quality, compared to the national average of 58. This suggests that Knox County might be a good locale for seniors with respiratory issues like COPD or asthma.
  
  
• Knox County, like the rest of Texas, is tax-friendly towards seniors. There are no taxes applied to retirement savings account withdraws, pensions or Social Security income. Seniors living in Knox County might find that they have more money available to put toward their healthcare expenses.
  
  
• On a scale where 100 represents the U.S. median, Knox County’s overall cost of living ranks 70.6. Transportation and grocery expenses are also lower than the average, although healthcare ranks higher at 105. Housing, on the other hand, ranks much lower than the average at 25, which might be attractive to seniors’ families looking to relocate to the area.
  
  
• Residents of Knox County enjoy lots of sunny weather with summer highs climbing up to 96 degrees. Winter lows, although cooler, rarely drop below 29. The area sees 244 sunny days per year compared to the national average of 205, which could be beneficial to seniors who like to spend a lot of time outdoors.

Memory Care costs in Knox County start around $3,107 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,364 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Knox 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.

Knox 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.