Memory Care Communities in New Braunfels, Texas

Memory care in the area is relatively affordable in New Braunfels at $4,266 per month. The state and national averages are $732 and $1,359 more expensive per month, respectively. Moreover, the nearby cities of Austin and Killeen are approximately $1,000 to $2,500 more expensive than New Braunfels. Other nearby cities offer more affordable rates such as Corpus Christi, where memory care is $31 per month less expensive. 

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.

The cost of memory care is roughly $4,266 per month in the New Braunfels area. However, this price can vary depending on the location and size of the community and the services and amenities it offers.

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.

Local home care and home health care are both $310 more per month than memory care. Nursing homes cost an additional $966 per month for a semiprivate room and $2,669 more for a private room. There are more affordable choices, which might be a fit for those in the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer's. Assisted living is $853 per month less costly than memory care, while adult day health care is a full $3,410 less expensive monthly. 

The Texas Health and Human Services agency is responsible for licensing memory care communities in Texas. The process requires passing a health inspection and a Life Safety Code. Additionally, the agency handles ongoing monitoring of these communities to ensure they adhere to state and federal regulations. 

 

• Seniors who like warm weather may enjoy the subtropical climate of New Braunfels. With 226 sunny days per year and no snow, there's plenty of opportunity for outdoor walks and gatherings. Though summer temperatures can exceed 90 degrees, most memory care communities have air conditioning to keep seniors cool.
• The city is home to close to 10 physicians who specialize in Alzheimer's and dementia, and there are many more medical personnel in the surrounding areas. Nearby are also several local geriatric-focused doctors and one hospital that has a unit that specializes in elder care.
• New Braunfels' crime rate is 16.8, which is much less than the national average of 22.7. Of the crimes that occur, the majority are property crimes, which should have minimal or no impact on seniors who live in memory care communities. 
• On a 100-point scale, the cost of living in the New Braunfels area is 99.4. This puts it slightly higher than the state average, but lower than the national average. Fortunately, the cost of memory care itself is significantly less than that of the state and most nearby cities, making it an attractive option for seniors with cognitive issues. Texas also doesn't have a state income tax, so Social Security and other retirement benefits continue to be tax-free, which is a boon for seniors looking to pay for memory care. 
• The air quality in the area is rated 59 out of 100, which is on par with the country's average of 58. Seniors who suffer from asthma or other breathing complications will benefit from the care inside a senior living facility.