Mansfield is a smaller suburb of Dallas, Texas, a state with over 380,000 Alzheimer's Disease or dementia patients. Ten percent of the town's 69,000 person population are seniors over 65, and Mansfield is home to several memory care facilities to support those in this population with memory impairments.
These facilities include both assisted living communities with a secure wing for memory care residents designed to allow aging in place, and other facilities completely dedicated to Alzheimer's care. Memory care facilities are subject to specific state regulations, focusing on staff training and certification. Memory care communities are considered Type B nursing care facilities, designated by the state.