Memory Care Communities in Frisco, Texas

Frisco’s average monthly cost for memory care of $5,244 is similar to nearby cities such as Killeen to the south averaging $5,271 and College Station at $4,998. Lower costs for memory care are found in Waco, averaging $3,500 and Abilene to the west with an average of $4,311.

The Genworth Cost of Care Survey doesn’t list memory care costs. However, memory care runs 20 to 30% higher when considering the additional services needed. With this in mind, 25% was added to the cost of assisted living to arrive at the averages for memory care. Frisco’s monthly cost for memory care averages $5,244, higher than Texas at $4,998 and lower than the national average of $5,625.

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.

Seniors who prefer to remain at home may be interested in additional care services Frisco offers. When weekday supervision and care are needed, adult day health care averages $1,517 a month. Homemaker services assist with daily living needs, housekeeping and transportation, and home health aides provide the same services with some medical care—both these in-home services average $4,862 monthly. Nursing homes include higher-level medical care and average $5,627 for a semiprivate room and $8,460 for a private room. 

Assisted living facilities with memory care must pass additional certification and licensing standards through the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) department. This agency is responsible for facility licensing and performs regular and unannounced visits to ensure the Texas rules and regulations for long-term memory care are followed.

• Memory care costs are typically higher than assisted living due to the additional care needed for those with dementia. For this reason, it’s easier financially for seniors who require memory care to live in Texas, which is a retiree tax-friendly state. There’s no tax on Social Security income or withdrawals from retirement accounts and pensions.
• The Texas retiree tax-friendly policies also bring relief for seniors living in Frisco, considering the city’s high cost of living at 120, compared to the national average of 100 and the Texas state average of 93.9.
• Frisco offers seniors excellent health care options, including the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco, an award-winning hospital and a per capita of 228 physicians per 100,000 residents. The national per capita average is 210 per 100,000 people.
• The weather in Frisco offers mild winters, with the coldest overnight temperatures in January averaging 32.2 degrees. However, the daytime highs in January average between 45 and 70 degrees. Summers can be humid with high temperatures in the upper 90s, making indoor activities more appealing during the hottest months, June, July and August.
• Frisco promotes outdoor recreation through 49 parks, including natural areas, trail systems, neighborhood parks, and larger community parks. The city, known as dog-friendly, provides a well-appointed dog park. Seniors with dogs who live in memory care and assisted living communities can take their furry friend to the dog park for an outing with family and friends.