The Best Memory Care Communities in Montgomery County, TX

Montgomery County, Texas, is located in the northeastern part of the Houston metro area. Texas is a state where over 380,000 residents have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, a condition that particularly affects those aged 65 and older. In Montgomery County, 10 percent of the population of 456,000 has been diagnosed with a memory impairment. To treat and care for these folks, there are 18 memory care facilities in Montgomery County. 

Regulations determined by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services require all staff in memory care facilities to have special training and certification. Memory care facilities are classed as Type B facilities, in which residents are secured and supervised 24 hours by staff and receive assistance in case of emergency evacuation. 

• Montgomery County weather means long, hot summers, including heat waves reaching the 100s during July and August. Memory care residents with certain health conditions may be uncomfortable in the summer. Winters are mild and snow-free, comfortable for aging joints. 
  
• Texas does not have a state income tax, which includes exemption of income from retirement investments and Social Security benefits. Families budgeting for a loved one's memory care may appreciate the extra money.
  
• Montgomery County, like all of the Houston area, is ranked as having some of the poorest air quality both for excess ozone and year-round particle pollution by the American Lung Association. The proximity of oil rigs off the Gulf Coast may cause excess particle pollution, something seniors with respiratory conditions may need to consider. 
  
• Montgomery County, as part of the greater Houston metro area, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Houston Methodist Health Center and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Montgomery County start around $5,191 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 Montgomery 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.

Montgomery 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.