The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bexar County, TX for 2024

Bexar County comprises most of the San Antonio metro area, in south-central Texas. In Texas, over 380,000 residents are estimated to have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. These illnesses are especially prevalent among the 65 and older demographic. Eleven percent of Bexar County's population of 1.9 million are 65 and older seniors, and out of that number, 13 percent have a form of dementia. To treat and care for these individuals, Bexar County is home to over 40 memory care facilities. 

The state's Department of Health and Human Services licenses and regulates these facilities. In Texas, memory care units may be part of a larger assisted living campus or a separate, dedicated memory care facility. 

• There is no state income tax in Texas, which may be beneficial to families budgeting for a loved one's memory care. Exempt income includes income derived from retirement accounts and investments, as well as Social Security benefits. 
  
• Weather in Bexar County is characterized by mild winters with no snow, which may help alleviate medical conditions for seniors in memory care. The high summer heat, with temperatures regularly reaching into the 90s and 10s, may be uncomfortable for those seniors sensitive to high heat. 
  
• Cost of living in Bexar County is slightly lower than the national average, 98.5 compared to the average of 100. While healthcare costs and housing expenses rank lower than the national average at 91 and 93, respectively, the actual cost of living within individual districts of Bexar County may vary significantly. Families on a tight budget may want to compare different neighborhoods, as higher housing costs can cause operating costs of memory care facilities to increase. 
  
• Bexar County, as part of the greater San Antonio metro area, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Northeast Baptist Hospital and University Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Bexar County start around $4,819 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 Bexar 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.

Bexar 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.