Memory Care Communities in Lewisville, Texas

Median memory care rates in Lewisville come in at $5,244. Although this trend is high compared to the Texas cost of $4,998, it compares favorably to the national norm of $5,625. In Killeen, monthly care costs run slightly higher than in Lewisville at $5,271. However, in the nearby cities of Tyler and Waco, respective monthly fees are hundreds of dollars lower at $4,829 and $3,500.

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 residents in the Lewisville region pay $5,244 per month for memory 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.

Compared to seniors in other care settings, memory care residents pay moderately high rates of $5,244 per month. This is hundreds of dollars more than the $4,862 private agencies charge for in-home care, a nonmedical option that includes private personal care services in the individual’s home, and home health care, which features limited skilled nursing services. Additionally, seniors in assisted living who don’t have memory loss pay $4,195 for standard housing, personal care and meal services, while older adults who attend adult day health care facilities pay $1,517 for nonresidential services, such as meal preparation and medical support. The only option that costs more than memory care is nursing home care, which includes 24-hour medical care and monitoring for $5,627.  

Texas Health and Human Services oversees all memory care communities in Lewisville and licenses them as Type B assisted living facilities. This department sets minimum standards for intake and discharge criteria, the scope of services facilities must provide and care planning processes, and it requires memory care facilities to provide disclosures regarding the specialized services they provide.

• Denton County, where Lewisville is located, serves as part of the Dementia Friendly America Network. The county provides a variety of services to those living with dementia diagnoses and their families, including information and referrals for local resources, early-stage engagement activities and educational programs.
• Lewisville has warm, muggy summers and cold, windy winters, and its skies are partly cloudy throughout the year. Average temperatures range from 37 degrees Fahrenheit to 96 degrees Fahrenheit, and residents see virtually no snow but about 34 inches of annual rainfall. To accommodate residents’ preferences and foster an active lifestyle throughout the year, memory care facilities have outdoor amenities, such as enclosed courtyards, as well as indoor activity areas.
• Medical City Lewisville is a full-service hospital in the city proper with a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital can also connect area residents to local dementia resources and provide referrals for specialized services.
• Denton County ranks second out of the state’s 244 surveyed counties for general health, indicating access to high-quality medical support for seniors. The average life expectancy is 81.7 compared to 78.4 statewide and 78.5 nationally, and only about 12% of adults report fair or poor health compared to 16% statewide. Additionally, the rate of preventable hospitalizations is 2,964 per 100,000 residents versus the Texas average of 3,151, suggesting high access to outpatient care services.
• While the cost of living in Lewisville runs about 6.8% higher than the national norm, residents spend about 12% less on housing and 10% less on health care here than in a typical U.S. city. This, combined with support from the STAR+PLUS program for qualified individuals, helps seniors afford local memory care expenses.
• Because Texas doesn’t have an income tax, seniors only pay federal taxes on their retirement income regardless of their annual earnings. The state makes up for its lack of income taxes with a high sales tax, impacting overall affordability in Lewisville, but fortunately, the state exempts prescription and over-the-counter medications.