
The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Temple, TX for 2023
Also serving communities of Belton, Copperas Cove, Gatesville.
There are 3 Memory Care Facilities in the Temple area, with 2 in Temple and 1 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Temple is $4,975 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Waco with an average starting cost of $4,909.
To help you with your search, browse the 5 reviews below for memory care facilities in Temple. On average, consumers rate memory care in Temple 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Temple, TX
Canyon Creek Memory Care
TLC East Nursing and Rehabilitation
Stoney Brook of Belton
What to Consider About Memory Care in Temple
Temple is located in central Texas, just outside Fort Hood Army base and part way between Dallas and Austin. Texas is a state in which over 380,000 of its residents have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Temple's population of 75,000 includes an over-65 population of 14.5 percent, many of whom fall into this memory condition category. To care for these folks, there are two memory care facilities in the Temple area.
Memory care facilities in Texas are licensed as Type B homes, with state regulations for staff certification and training. Residents of Type B facilities require overnight supervision and staff assistance in case of emergency evacuation. To be accepted in a designated memory care facility a physician's diagnosis is required.
- The climate in Temple is hot in the summer, with heat waves reaching over 100 degrees. Memory care residents sensitive to high temperatures may be uncomfortable, but the mild winters and rare snow may be comfortable for aging joints.
- Texas does not have a state income tax, including income from retirement accounts, disability benefits and Social Security pensions. The extra money may help families on a budget afford memory care. Higher property taxes and sales taxes in Texas typically leave memory care residents unaffected.
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Cost of living in Temple is lower than the national average, especially housing costs. Lower costs for housing may make memory care fees less in Temple than other areas of the state, as the operating costs for these facilities may be lower.
- The Temple area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Baylor, Scott, and White - Temple and the Central Texas Veterans Administration Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Temple
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Temple start around $4,975 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Temple 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Temple
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Temple
Temple 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 Temple, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.
Directory of Winners in the Temple Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Temple
Temple-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Temple
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Review of Canyon Creek Memory Care
It is nice. It is a little bit smaller than most places, which I like because it wouldnt be overwhelming. They keep it locked at all times. Everyone there is wonderful, and the staff is really goo... Read more
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Review of Canyon Creek Memory Care
My grandmother of 105 years old has been here for almost one year. She is very satisfied and happy. She loves a All the caregivers and staff. She has received excellent care and support from every... Read more
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Review of Canyon Creek Memory Care
It is outstanding in it's care for seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other disabling problems. Care givers and all staff members are the best. Facilities are of top quality. Read more
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