Memory Care Communities in League City, Texas

The average cost of memory care in League City is 6.2% higher than expected statewide but 5.7% below the U.S. average of $5,625. By comparison, San Antonio offers a more affordable choice, at $1,040 less, whereas Dallas is similarly priced to League City, with a difference of only $62. However, Austin surpasses all these cities with a monthly average of $6,681, making it 25.9% more expensive than League City.

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 League City, memory care costs hover around $5,306 per month.

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.

Memory care, at $5,306 per month, is one of the most expensive care options in League City due to its comprehensive services and 24/7 support for individuals with dementia. In-home care and home health care, both priced 13.8% lower, offer assistance with daily activities at home, and the latter also includes basic medical services. Adult day care is significantly more affordable, at $4,207 less, given its limited operating hours. Assisted living, for 20% less than memory care, can help with routine tasks in an environment encouraging independence, while a semi-private room in a nursing home comes at a higher fee, about $5,262 per month, to pay for the extensive care these facilities provide.

 

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services oversees memory care communities in League City. The agency’s primary role is to set standards for long-term care facilities, performing routine inspections and monitoring compliance with state and federal regulations. It also handles complaints filed by community residents and their families to ensure they have access to quality care.

 

• League City is generally considered a safe place to live. Based on a 100-point index, the area received a score of 29.3 for property crime, which is 6.2 points lower than the national average. In addition, violent crime is even less common, as the city’s score of 11.2 in this category is nearly half the U.S. average of 22.8.

 

• Seniors in League City enjoy relatively mild winters, averaging 56 degrees Fahrenheit in January, while summer temperatures can reach 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is abundant, with about 47 inches per year, and is spread evenly throughout the year. Fortunately, most memory care communities offer a variety of indoor activities to keep seniors busy even during rainy or hot days.

 

• Thanks to League City’s location in the greater Houston metropolitan area, residents are close to a significant number of hospitals. Near the city center, UTMB Health League City Campus specializes in radiology and emergency care. In addition, just 5 miles to the north, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake provides neurological care, cardiology and oncology services.

 

• As for health, those in League City have access to 559.62 physicians per 100,000 residents, a ratio that doubles the Texas average of 274.80. The area has relatively low particle pollution, but ozone levels are high. Fortunately, some memory care communities have air purification systems in common rooms to improve residents' well-being.

 

• The cost of living in League City is just 1.6% above the state average but 4.2% lower than the U.S. average. However, locals spend about 20.8% and 6.5% more than the Texas norm on housing and groceries, respectively. Memory care communities can help simplify expense management, however, as they typically cover most residents’ needs with a single monthly payment.

 

• Although League City residents still have to pay federal taxes, which can range from 10% to 37%, they benefit from living in one of few states with no income tax. This applies to Social Security and public pensions, as well as private pensions and withdrawals from savings accounts. In addition, property tax rates are generally low, and exemptions may be available.