44 Memory Care Facilities near Plano, TX

Plano, an affluent suburb just north of Dallas, Texas, is considered one of the "safest cities in America," which is especially notable for a city with a population over 250,000. Seniors over 65 comprise 11.6 percent of this population and some may be in need of many memory care facilities due to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Some of the assisted living communities in Plano have separate, secure memory care facilities, staffed with employees who have state-mandated special training. There are other Alzheimer's care only facilities, which receive a designation from the state's Department of Health and Senior Services. Alzheimer's and dementia care facilities are considered Type B nursing care in Texas, a regulation designating facilities where residents need staff assistance in an emergency and require overnight supervision. Facilities that are certified Alzheimer's Care campuses allow only those with a physician's diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's. 

• Weather in Plano includes long, hot summers and mild winters. The warm weather may feel soothing to aching joints, although seniors sensitive to high temperatures may feel uncomfortable. Highs in July and August average in the 90s, but snowfall is rare. 
  
  
• Texas does not have a state income tax, which may mean extra money for your loved one's memory care facility. While sales and property taxes are higher than the rest of the nation, those in memory care will rarely be affected. 
  
  
• Plano's cost of living is slightly more than the rest of the nation, about 20 percent higher than the national average. Although home prices push the index higher, utilities, food and healthcare are closer to the rest of the country. 
  
  
• The Plano area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital -Plano, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Plano

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.

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

Plano-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.