The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lewisville, TX for 2023

Within Lewisville, a suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolis, seniors who are 65 years or older make up 8 percent of the population. To ensure adequate care for residents who may be suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, there are more than 50 memory care facilities to choose from in Lewisville and the surrounding areas.

Memory care facilities in Texas are classified as Type B license assisted living facilities. They are regulated through the state's Department of Health and Human Services and must be certified to provide the specialized care needed for Alzheimer's disease or similar disorders.

• The climate in Lewisville is perfect for seniors who prefer warmer weather and mild winters. The suburb sees July high temperatures that average 95 degrees Fahrenheit while January lows average just above freezing at 35 degrees. Lewisville receives around 38 inches of rain each year, close to the national average, but only 1 inch of snow.
• Texas can be considered tax-friendly to seniors as one of the few states that doesn't collect income tax. This leaves all retirement income sources tax-free at the state level. Property taxes are also not collected by the state, which leaves taxation up to local taxing units.
• The crime index rate in the area is 23, making Lewisville less safe than 77 percent of all American cities. When compared just to other areas of similar size and population, however, crime rates were shown to be about average. Families of seniors requiring memory care in the area are still urged to take precautions regarding the safety of their loved ones.
• Seniors on a budget may struggle with Lewisville's higher cost of living. At 11 percent above the national average, housing and transportation are somewhat pricey in the area. Health care costs come in at 2 percent lower than the national average, while groceries show a 7 percent savings.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lewisville

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.

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

Lewisville-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.