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Memory Care Facilities in Wichita Falls, TX

Located in the northeastern region of Texas, Wichita Falls offers access to some of the best hospitals in the state, as well as robust dementia care solutions for seniors and families navigating Alzheimer’s diagnoses. In this city, about 13% of the 103,000 residents are aged 65 and over and at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Even so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a promising trend in Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the Wichita Falls region. According to the CDC’s research, Alzheimer’s was the underlying cause of about 6.7% of deaths in the Wichita Falls area in 2020. This is down from 7.8% of deaths in 2016.

To support individuals living with dementia, the Wichita Falls region has several high-quality memory care facilities. These facilities provide private and semi-private housing, daily meals and personalized care services to those with memory loss, along with dementia-informed programming to promote engagement. 

This guide provides more information on memory care in Wichita Falls, including insight into how much care costs and some of the state-mandated rules all facilities in the city follow.

 

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Wichita Falls

The Texas Health and Human Services Department licenses all memory care facilities in Wichita Falls and the surrounding region. These facilities are officially licensed as Type B assisted living facilities, and they comply with guidelines related to staffing, staff training and building safety. The department also publishes information on paying for residential care.

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Wichita Falls

  • Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, meaning that seniors in Wichita Falls only pay federal taxes on their retirement income. While local sales and property tax rates are very high, opting for residential dementia care may help older adults avoid these expenses.
  • The weather in Wichita Falls is relatively warm throughout the year, making the city a favorable option for older adults sensitive to cold temperatures. Winters are mild, with daytime temperatures ranging from 54 to 63 degrees Fahrenheit, and nighttime lows rarely dip below 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are hot, with daytime highs ranging from 89 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit between June and September. To help residents enjoy comfortable weather, many memory care facilities have secured outdoor courtyards with walking paths and seating.
  • Wichita Falls has a reliable public transportation service, enabling many individuals who don’t drive to visit loved ones in memory care. Seven routes are available, and those who can’t get to a bus stop may be able to use the city’s route deviation program.
  • United Regional Health Care System and Kell West Regional Hospital are located in Wichita Falls proper, giving residents access to a broad range of medical and support services. These hospitals offer specialties across a range of disciplines, including world-class neurology services. Additionally, United Regional has the distinction of a Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification.

Wichita Falls is a budget-friendly place to live, with a cost of living that’s 9% lower than the national norm. While utility expenses in this city tend to be higher than average, housing and groceries are relatively affordable, which may drive down the cost of local memory care services.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Wichita Falls

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.

In Wichita Falls, memory care facilities charge $4,381 per month for housing and dementia support. 

 

Wichita Falls is a relatively budget-friendly city for those seeking dementia care, with local memory care costs coming in at $4,381. This is hundreds of dollars lower than the Texas norm of $4,998, and it’s about 22% below the national average. Care costs in Abilene are comparable at $4,311, but in Waco, facilities charge competitive rates of $3,500 for services. On the other hand, in Lubbock, memory care costs are 13% higher than in Wichita Falls, and in Dallas, rates exceed the local average by 20%.

 

Wichita Falls

$4,381

Texas

$4,998

United States

$5,625

Dallas

$5,244

Abilene

$4,311

Waco

$3,500

Lubbock

$4,938

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care facilities in Wichita Falls charge $4,381 per month for care. While this is several hundred dollars less than nursing home rates, which come in at $4,715, it’s higher than other senior care options within the city. For example, in-home care agencies charge $4,029 per month for private custodial services in the individual’s home, and home health care agencies charge $3,695 for specialized services. Additionally, seniors without memory impairments pay $3,505 per month for assisted living.

 

Memory Care

$4,381

In-Home Care

$4,029

Home Health Care

$3,695

Assisted Living Facility

$3,505

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$4,715

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Wichita Falls

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Texas page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Texas

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 Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls, please visit our Memory Care in Texas page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Wichita Falls

 

Wichita Falls-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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Texas

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