Memory Care Communities in Pearland, Texas

Many factors affect memory care costs, and expenses in Pearland at $5,306 per month are $308 more than the state average but $319 less than typical throughout the nation. However, many cities in Texas are more affordable, such as Texarkana, which averages $1,843 less than Pearland, and Waco, which offers savings of $1,806 monthly. Compared to metropolitan areas, Dallas is slightly more affordable at $5,244 per month, whereas Austin is much more expensive at $6,681.

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 costs approximately $5,306 per month in Pearland.

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.

Seniors with mild symptoms may feel more comfortable in other forms of care initially, which can help families save money, as memory care is typically more expensive. Assisted living is $1,061 cheaper than memory care, while adult day care offers savings of up to $4,207. In-home care and home health care, which can allow seniors to continue living in their own houses or with family members, cost $730 less. Nursing homes are only $44 less than memory care but may be ideal for seniors needing skilled nursing and frequent medical treatments.

Memory care facilities in Pearland and other cities throughout Texas fall under the authority of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. This government agency licenses providers and performs regular inspections to ensure they follow all laws concerning staff training, resident safety and food quality. It also investigates allegations of elder abuse.

• The cost of living in Pearland measures 104.2 on a 100-point index, which standardizes the U.S. average at 100. Prices overall are only slightly higher than average — especially considering Pearland is part of a metropolitan area — so the city may offer an affordable option for families seeking memory care for loved ones close to the heart of Houston.
• Like other cities in Texas, Pearland has exceptionally mild winters. Temperatures generally don't drop below 44.4 degrees in January, compared to the national average of 21.7, and the region typically experiences no snowfall, potentially making it a comfortable home for seniors who dislike cold weather.
• Pearland is a suburb within the Houston metropolitan area, so it benefits from Houston's AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities membership. Network members commit to improving infrastructure and affordability for seniors in the community.
• Pearland has low crime rates, which may make it a safer place for seniors with cognitive deficits from dementia. Measured on a 100-point scale, violent crime rates sit at 13.4 vs. 22.7 nationwide, while property crime rates are 5.3‬ points lower than the U.S. average of 35.4.
• The physician density in Pearland is relatively low, as there are only 137 physicians per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 210. However, the Houston region as a whole has 185 physicians per 100,000 residents, improving accessibility. Health care prices are also more affordable in Pearland, at 13.6% below the U.S. average, which may make the city ideal for families with limited budgets.
• Living in Pearland provides access to some of Texas' best-performing hospitals, such as HCA Houston, which offers many cardiology services to manage heart disease, and Houston Methodist Hospital, which has received awards recognizing it as the top hospital in Texas for patient care and safety.
• Air quality varies in Pearland, sometimes falling into the moderate U.S. Air Quality Index rating. However, it's generally good overall, and seniors with Alzheimer's typically spend more time indoors, which can help them stay comfortable when the air quality drops.