Memory Care Communities in San Angelo, Texas

Compared to state and national costs, the cost of memory care in San Angelo is relatively low. It's $1,248 less than the Texas average and $1,875 less than the national average. Costs are also lower than those of nearby cities. For example, Odessa and Midland memory care costs are $5,498 and $5,986, respectively. Memory care in Abilene averages a bit lower at $4,311, but this amount is still over $500 more expensive than costs in San Angelo. 

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.

On average, memory care in San Angelo costs $3,750 per month. 

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.

When measured against other care types, memory care costs in San Angelo fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. Memory care is more expensive than assisted living, which costs around $3,000 per month. However, it's about $778 less expensive than in-home care and home health care. The most expensive option is nursing home care, with a semi-private being $1,071 more expensive than memory care.

Regulations regarding memory care in San Angelo are determined by the state's Health and Human Services Commission.  Assisted living facilities that provide memory care in Texas fall under a category called "Type B ALFs." As long as the staff is properly licensed, these facilities can provide limited nursing services.

 

• San Angelo is home to several health care facilities, including hospitals, nursing centers and senior living communities. There are almost 200 physicians per 100,000 people, which is similar to the national average. 
• Compared to state and national costs, the cost of living in San Angelo is below average. On a 100-point index, San Angelo ranks at 80.4 while Texas ranks at 94.2. It's worth noting that general health costs are above average at 121.1, however, housing and transportation expenses are lower. 
• On a 10-point comfort scale, San Angelo earns a 5.8 for its weather. With temperatures reaching above degrees, summers can be uncomfortable. On the bright side, the rest of the year is fairly temperate, and winters are warm compared to other American cities. 
• San Angelo ranks an impressive 100/100 for water quality and 70/100 for air quality, both of which are higher than the national average of 58/100. And, compared to Texas and the nation as a whole, San Angelo residents have lower air-quality-related health risks; on a 100-point scale, San Angelo ranks below 20 for air-quality-related respiratory illnesses, while the nation has a score of almost 40. 
• Property crime rates in San Angelo have a 58.9/100 ranking, which is higher than the national average of 35.4/100. However, San Angelo ranks lower in terms of violent crime with a score of 21.3 compared to the national average of 22.7.
• Texas does not require residents to pay income tax. The state also offers tax benefits to assist with property costs, which may help homeowners save money as they transition to a memory care facility.