Rowlett is a safe, family-friendly community near Dallas, Texas. This is a state with 380,000 diagnosed Alzheimer's patients, many of whom live in special memory care facilities with round-the-clock care. Eleven percent of Rowlett's population of 63,000 are seniors 65 and up. To support those with Alzheimer's or dementia, over 50 memory care facilities are in the area.
Some assisted living communities feature a dedicated memory care wing, secure from the main campus and under different state regulations. Other facilities are dedicated exclusively to memory care, requiring a doctor's diagnosis for admittance. Rowlett also has several Alzheimer's care-only facilities, designated as such by the Texas Department of Health and Senior Services.