
The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Leander, TX for 2023
There are 49 Memory Care Facilities in the Leander area, with 2 in Leander and 47 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Leander is $5,022 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,480. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Park with an average starting cost of $4,924.
To help you with your search, browse the 161 reviews below for memory care facilities in Leander. On average, consumers rate memory care in Leander 4.8 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Round Rock with an average rating of 4.8 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 Leander, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Leander, TX
Legacy at Crystal Falls
Riva Ridge Memory Care Center
Tiffin House Assisted Living and Memo...
Brookdale Round Rock
The Cottages At Chandler Creek
Brookdale North Austin
Rocky Hollow Lake House
The Rose at Round Rock
Georgetown Living Alzheimer's Residences
Maravilla at The Domain
Brookdale Lakeway
Pecan Ridge Memory Care
Cedar Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care ...
Auberge at Bee Cave
Poet's Walk Round Rock
Longleaf Bee Cave
University Village Assisted Living & ...
Tech Ridge Oaks Assisted Living and M...
Avalon Memory Care - Cedar Park
Brookdale Northwest Hills
Sundance at Brushy Creek
Belmont Village Lakeway
The Reserve at Lake Austin
The Village at The Triangle
Double Creek Assisted Living & Memory...
Poet's Walk Cedar Park
Colonial Gardens - Austin
Arden Courts of Austin
Auberge at Cedar Park
The Springs of Austin
The Oscar at Georgetown Opening Summe...
Sage Valley Senior Living - Opening S...
The Delaney at Georgetown Village
Sedro Trail Assisted Living & Memory ...
Buckner Villas
Truewood by Merrill Georgetown
The Heritage at Hunters Chase - CLOSED
The Pavilion at Great Hills
Ruby's Home at Lakeline
Franklin Park Round Rock
Serenity at Pflugerville
Clare Creek Senior Living
Serenity at Cedar Park
Bader House of Georgetown
Arbor Terrace Lakeway
Querencia at Barton Creek
Parmer Woods at North Austin
Hearthstone Nursing and Rehabilitation
What to Consider About Memory Care in Leander
Leander is a small, safe suburb of Austin, the state capital of Texas. This is a state with 380,000 diagnosed Alzheimer's patients. Some of Leander's 3,250 seniors over 65, may be part of this group needing daily treatment and supervision for dementia in one of the town's memory care facilities. There are over 40 memory care facilities in Leander and a further 25 in the greater Austin area.
Some assisted living communities feature a dedicated memory care wing, secure from the main campus and under different state regulations. Leander also has several Alzheimer's care-specific facilities whose residents are only admitted with a physician's diagnosis. Alzheimer's and dementia care facilities are considered Type B nursing care in Texas, a legal designation for residents who require overnight supervision and care from certified staff and assistance in an emergency.
- Leander's climate is desert-like, with long, hot summers of temperatures reaching into the 90s and heat waves of over 100 degrees. Winters are typically mild and snow-free, comfortable for aging joints.
- Texas does not have a state income tax. This includes retirement income and pensions, meaning that families budgeting for memory care may have more money to work with.
- The cost of living in Leander is a bit higher than the national average, mainly due to a higher housing cost. This may increase memory care fees, as higher housing costs are associated with a higher cost of operations for memory care.
- The Leander area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Cross Creek Hospital - Austin and the UT Health Austin Cognitive Disorders Center at the Mulva Clinic, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Leander
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Leander start around $5,022 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 Leander 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 Leander
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 Leander
Leander 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 Leander, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.
Directory of Winners in the Leander Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Leander
Leander-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 Leander
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Review of Legacy at Crystal Falls
Legacy at Crystal Falls was new and very elegant. The layout of the rooms was just a little bit tiny, but it was probably one of the nicer looking. It was very, very up to date. The location was al... Read more
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Review of Legacy at Crystal Falls
My mom moved into The Legacy at Crystal Falls. It's high class and the care is really excellent. The facilities are really nice. They have have chefs in the kitchen, and the food is very high quali... Read more
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Review of Riva Ridge Memory Care Center
My husband is at Riva Ridge Memory Care Center. They're small and they don't offer a lot of the facilities a larger place does, but they've been very caring and very helpful. I put my husband there... Read more
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