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

Hays County is part of the greater Austin metropolitan area, the capital city of Texas. This is a state in which over 380,000 residents have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, memory conditions that are especially prevalent in the 65 and older demographic. In Hays County itself, 10.6 percent of its 195,000 residents have been diagnosed with a memory condition; to care for these individuals, Hays County is home to half a dozen memory care facilities. 

Memory care facilities in Texas are licensed and regulated by the state's Department of Health and Human Services. This includes all Type B facilities, both stand-alone memory care facilities and those separate, secure wings that are part of larger assisted living communities. All memory care facilities require special training and certification of all staff, overnight care and supervision of residents, and staff assistance in case of an emergency evacuation. 

• Weather in central Texas, where Hays County is located, means long, hot summers with highs regularly reaching into the 90s. The mild winters with no snow, however, may alleviate the symptoms of some health conditions and the soreness of aging joints. 
  
• Texas does not levy a state income tax, which includes income derived from retirement accounts and social security benefits. Families budgeting for memory care may appreciate the extra money for their loved one's expenses. 
  
• Cost of living in Hays County is about 20 percent higher than the national average. While healthcare and groceries are slightly lower than the rest of the nation, housing costs are nearly one and a half times higher. Higher housing costs may mean an increase in memory care fees, something families on a tight budget may wish to consider. 
• Hays County, as part of the greater Austin metro area, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Seton Healthcare and St. David's Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Hays County start around $5,405 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 Hays 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.

Hays 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.