Rio Terra Retirement
2294 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
4.6
(19 reviews)
"A community designed to enhance the lives and well-being of our senior residents, Rio Terra (formally McKenna Village) provides independent ..."
READ MORENew Braunfels, TX, is a city of more than 98,800 residents. Over 13% of the population are seniors aged 65 and older. These individuals may be at a high risk of developing a memory loss condition or have already been diagnosed with one. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in every nine American seniors is currently living with some form of dementia, and that number is on the rise.
In New Braunfels, the rate of Alzheimer's-related deaths has significantly increased since 2014. While dementia was the primary cause of death for 65 seniors in 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that its impact grew to affect 88 individuals in 2018 — an increase of more than 35%. Communities must ensure they have adequate dementia care resources available, such as memory care facilities. These communities offer a secure space for seniors with memory loss to receive daily assistance and personalized care.
This guide can be helpful in understanding the cost of memory care services, where to find free local resources and what it's live for seniors living in New Braunfels.
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2294 E. Common Street, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
4.6
(19 reviews)
"A community designed to enhance the lives and well-being of our senior residents, Rio Terra (formally McKenna Village) provides independent ..."
READ MORE2140 Independence Drive, New Braunfels, TX, 78132
4.4
(17 reviews)
"The memory care staff at Élan Westpointe is kind and patient. The common areas are kept very nicely, clean, and attractive. They offer meals, housekeeping, and medication administration. They also have a beauty salon, nice activities, and community g..."
READ MORE550 Rock St., New Braunfels, TX, 78130
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I love the staff, and I like that it was kind of a home. There's a nice grassy courtyard out at the back. I would rate them highly because of the staff and the activities. They offered me a meal, I saw it and it looked good. They have a nice back por..."
READ MORE2022 SH-46 W, New Braunfels, TX, 78132
4.7
(3 reviews)
"The staff sincere about giving the residents the best care possible . The people who work there are happy to be there. They do a good job for the residents. The staff also make the families feel valued from the time the family member opens the doo..."
READ MORE220 Creekside Crossing, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
4.9
(11 reviews)
"We looked at the memory care area at The Blake at New Braunfels. It was very, very clean. The staff was very accommodating. The residents were engaged in activities. The food was great. They even had a separate café for visitors. They had an exercise..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
The Texas Health and Human Services agency is responsible for licensing memory care communities in Texas. The process requires passing a health inspection and a Life Safety Code. Additionally, the agency handles ongoing monitoring of these communities to ensure they adhere to state and federal regulations.
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
The cost of memory care is roughly $4,266 per month in the New Braunfels area. However, this price can vary depending on the location and size of the community and the services and amenities it offers.
Memory care in the area is relatively affordable in New Braunfels at $4,266 per month. The state and national averages are $732 and $1,359 more expensive per month, respectively. Moreover, the nearby cities of Austin and Killeen are approximately $1,000 to $2,500 more expensive than New Braunfels. Other nearby cities offer more affordable rates such as Corpus Christi, where memory care is $31 per month less expensive.
New Braunfels
$4,266
Texas
$4,998
United States
$5,624
Killeen
$5,271
Austin
$6,681
Corpus Christi
$4,235
Local home care and home health care are both $310 more per month than memory care. Nursing homes cost an additional $966 per month for a semiprivate room and $2,669 more for a private room. There are more affordable choices, which might be a fit for those in the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer's. Assisted living is $853 per month less costly than memory care, while adult day health care is a full $3,410 less expensive monthly.
Memory Care
$4,266
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$856
Assisted Living Facility
$3,413
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,232
Note: Data for New Braunfels was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, the San Antonio area, was used instead.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Texas page.
New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.
New Braunfels Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Texas page for more information about these laws.
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MiMi51
5
Review of Chapters Living in New Braunfels
The staff sincere about giving the residents the best care possible . The people who work there are happy to be there. They do a good job for the residents. The staff also make the families feel...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience. We strive to keep our residents healthy and happy here at Chapters Living in addition to loving on the family members that visit. We are grateful for the...
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Steve C.
5
Review of Chapters Living in New Braunfels
My wife has been a resident since November, 2022. They have exceeded my expectations. Always accessible and quick to answer my questions / concerns. The new ownership / management has already taken...
Provider response
Thank you so much for the kind words, Steve. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to give us a positive review and thank you for trusting Chapters Living in New Braunfels.
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Taylor
4
Review of Chapters Living in New Braunfels
My grandmother moved into Memory Care. Every staff member is trained to work with memory care folks. They have a lot of different activities around the clock, like church services, crafts, snack...