The Best Memory Care Communities in Tarrant County, TX

Tarrant County encompasses the southern part of the busy Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. As one of the largest counties in Texas with a population of 1.9 million, Tarrant County is home to many of the state's 380,000 residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.  Of Tarrant County's population, 10.5 percent are seniors aged 65 and older, a group particularly vulnerable to cognitive diseases. To care for these folks, there are over 500 memory care facilities in Tarrant County. 

Memory care facilities in Texas are licensed and regulated by the state's Department of Health and Human Services. Regulations include specialized staff training to care for those with dementia and designations that stipulate 24-hour supervision. These facilities are considered Type B communities, caring for those unable to evacuate without staff assistance in an emergency. 

• Weather in Tarrant County is known for long, hot summers with high temperatures reaching into the 90s and beyond in July and August. Seniors in memory care sensitive to high temperatures may be uncomfortable outdoors here. Winters are mild and generally without snow, with average lows in the 30s.
  
• Crime rates for both property crime and violent crime in Tarrant County are significantly higher than the national average. Crime rates in individual suburbs in Tarrant County may vary, so families are advised to take a closer look for areas they feel are suitable for their loved one. 
  
• The overall cost of living for Tarrant County is only slightly higher than the national average. Families relocating here to be close to a loved one in memory care may not have to overextend their budget. 
  
• The Tarrant County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Baylor University Medical Center and Fort Worth Brain and Spine Institute, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Tarrant County start around $5,310 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 Tarrant 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.

Tarrant 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.