Memory Care Communities in Georgetown, Texas

In Georgetown, memory care rates come in at $6,681. This exceeds the state average by 34% and the national norm by 19%, and it also surpasses rates in nearby communities. For example, in Killeen, seniors pay about 21% less for memory care than residents in Georgetown, and in College Station, memory care facilities charge competitive rates of $4,998. Similarly, care costs in San Antonio typically come in at about 36% less than in Georgetown, and in Waco, rates run about 48% below the local norm. 

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.

Memory care facilities in Georgetown charge monthly median rates of $6,681 for 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.

With memory care residents paying approximately $6,681 per month for services, dementia care ranks as the costliest senior care option in Georgetown. It comes in at 13% above the cost of nursing home care, which includes 24-hour medical support, and it exceeds local in-home care and home health care costs of $5,196. Seniors who don’t need memory support pay about 20% less for assisted living, and those who attend adult day health care pay $1,517 for services, providing the potential for significant monthly savings on care.

 

Texas Health and Human Services monitors memory care communities in Georgetown and enforces minimum standards for housing, staffing and the scope of services facilities must provide. It typically licenses memory care facilities as Type B assisted living facilities, meaning residents require nighttime attendance and evacuation assistance in an emergency.

• Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, which may make memory care in Georgetown financially viable for some seniors. Local property and sales taxes come in above national norms, but opting for residential care may help seniors reduce the impact of these living costs.
• St. David’s Georgetown Hospital sits in the city proper and has 114 patient beds, as well as a limited range of primary and specialty care services. Additionally, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock is about 5 miles away and features the NeuroHealth Institute, which has doctors who specialize in treating Alzheimer’s and related conditions. 
• Georgetown experiences hot, humid summers but short, mild winters, with year-round high temperatures ranging from 60 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot season spans early June to mid-September, while the cool season lasts from late November until late February. Fortunately, many memory care facilities offer secured courtyards, letting residents enjoy the weather while reducing the risk of off-site wandering.
• The overall cost of living in Georgetown comes in at about 3% lower than national norms, with housing, utilities and groceries costing less here than in a typical U.S. city. Additionally, many memory care facilities in this city have fixed monthly rates, further maximizing affordability.
• Crime is relatively low in Georgetown, fostering the safe environment many seniors and families are seeking. On a 100-point index, the city rates 8.6 for violent crime and 20.1 for property crime, well below the national respective norms of 22.7 and 35.4.