The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Williamson County, TX for 2024

Williamson County, as part of the greater Austin, Texas, metro area, is one of the more populous areas of the state. In the state of Texas, there are over 380,000 residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. Williamson County itself estimates that 10.3 percent of its 508,000 residents are affected with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, many of whom are in the vulnerable 65 and older age range. To treat and house these seniors, there are over two dozen memory care facilities in Williamson County. 

Memory care homes in Texas may either be stand-alone facilities specializing in memory care or dedicated wings part of a larger assisted living campus. The state's Department of Health and Human Services licenses and regulates these facilities.

• Weather in Williamson County means long, hot summers and mild winters with rare snow. Seniors in memory care who have health conditions aggravated by colder weather may find relief living here, although those sensitive to high heat may be uncomfortable. 
  
• There is no state income tax in Texas, including income from Social Security benefits and retirement accounts. This may mean more money available for families budgeting for a loved one's memory care. 
  
• Cost of living in Williamson County is slightly higher than the national average, at 117 to a standard of 100. Healthcare and grocery costs, both important to seniors in memory care, are lower than the national average, at 91 and 88.7 respectively. Higher housing costs, however, at 141 to the average of 100, may impact operating costs for memory care facilities. This may increase operating costs for these facilities, something families on a budget may need to consider. 
  
• Williamson County, as part of the greater Austin metro area, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Seton Healthcare and St. David's Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Williamson County start around $5,635 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Williamson County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Texas page.

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.

Williamson County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Texas page for more information about these laws.