Sachse is a safe, family-friendly suburb of Dallas, one of the largest metro areas in Texas. This is a state with over 380,000 of its residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Many of the over-65 seniors that comprise Sachse's population of 26,000, nine percent of Sachse's residents, are included in these dementia cases. To care for these Texans, Sachse is home to nearly 50 memory care facilities.
Some assisted living communities in Sachse have a separate, secure wing for memory care residents that are designed for aging in place, others are facilities completely dedicated to Alzheimer's care. Memory care facilities are subject to specific state regulations, focusing on staff training and certification.
Texas stipulates that Alzheimer's and dementia care be provided in Type B nursing care facilities. Type B facilities house those who would be unable to evacuate in an emergency without staff assistance and those who require overnight supervision and aid.