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Traci

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Ella Springs Senior Living Community

My parents have been in Ella Springs Senior Living Community for three years now. They're so caring. Communication has been wonderful and consistent. Any time there's any kind of concern on our...

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Terry

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Solana at Vintage Park

We like the fact that The Solana Vintage Park is such an intimate facility. Mom is there and they provide that one-on-one personal experience for the residents. The staff-to-resident ratio is...

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Ronald

I visited this facility

Review of The Pines at Oakhurst

I visited The Pines at Oakhurst's memory care. It's a converted home, and there's nothing wrong with the conversion, from what I've seen. They typically do a good job when they do conversions like...

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

The most expensive city for memory care in Texas is Victoria, which has a monthly average cost of $7,000 — almost $1,700 more than Houston. The typical senior in the least expensive city of Texarkana pays just $3,463 per month, while those in the state capital of Austin pay an estimated $6,681 each month. Waco and San Angelo are both among the most affordable options in the state, at $3,500 and $3,750, respectively. 

Houston

$5,306

Texas

$4,998

The United States

$5,625

Victoria

$7,000

Texarkana

$3,463

Austin

$6,681

Waco

$3,500

San Angelo

$3,750

Paying for Memory Care in Houston

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.

In Houston, the average senior pays $5,306 per month for memory care. This is approximately $300 more than the Texas state average of $4,998. Costs in Houston are lower than the national median of $5,625.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Houston

In Houston, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Texas page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While Houston ranks among Texas’s more expensive cities for memory care, prospective residents and their families have several options for funding care. Depending on their financial and medical needs, they may obtain memory care coverage through veterans’ benefits, state and federal health insurance programs and private funding.

  • Medicaid: Texas Medicaid houses the STAR+PLUS managed care program for seniors who need financial assistance with residential memory care. This program has numerous benefits, including coverage for adaptive aids, medication management, personal care and skilled nursing.
  • Medicare: Medicare’s Part B coverage pays for medically necessary services such as rehabilitative therapies, medication administration and medical monitoring. However, it doesn’t pay for nonmedical services such as housing, personal care or daily meals.
  • VA Benefits: The Veterans’ Administration helps qualified veterans pay for memory care through the Geriatrics and Extended Care Program, which pays for meals, help with daily living activities and medication assistance. Qualified veterans may also receive an increased monthly pension through the Aid and Attendance or Housebound programs.
  • Private payments: In the absence of financial assistance, memory care residents pay for housing, personal care services, transportation, meals and other supportive services with their private income and assets. They have several options for private payments, including monthly retirement income, savings, investments or money from selling their home.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day care is the least costly option for senior care in Houston at an average of $1,099 per month. Assisted living is the next most affordable option with a typical monthly cost of $4,245. Seniors opting to stay at home pay an average of $4,576 for home care or home health care. The most expensive option is nursing home care at around $5,262 for a semiprivate room.

Adult Day Care

$1,099

Assisted Living

$4,245

Home Care

$4,576

Home Health Care

$4,576

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$5,262

Memory Care

$5,306

Free and Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Houston, TX

There are many resources in Houston, Texas that assist seniors in their retirement. AssistedLiving.org has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.

For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring’s Texas state page.

Area Agency on Aging

Retirees can find support and advice on various senior-related issues from their local Area Agency on Aging. The agency provides advice on topics such as financial assistance programs, in-home care and long-term care planning. It also connects seniors and caregivers with community-based resources.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Harris County Area Agency on Aging800-213-8471In Texas, seniors aged 60 and older can access a variety of supportive services through the state's 28 Area Agencies on Aging. These agencies can help with issues including benefits counseling, caregiver education and support and legal counseling, and they can connect seniors to their local Ombudsman program. AAAs can also assist seniors with more practical care concerns, connecting them with local resources, such as meal and nutrition programs, transportation services and respite and in-home care services.
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging800-437-7396In Texas, seniors aged 60 and older can access a variety of supportive services through the state's 28 Area Agencies on Aging. These agencies can help with issues including benefits counseling, caregiver education and support and legal counseling, and they can connect seniors to their local Ombudsman program. AAAs can also assist seniors with more practical care concerns, connecting them with local resources, such as meal and nutrition programs, transportation services and respite and in-home care services.

Food Assistance Programs

Local organizations help ensure elderly citizens have a balanced diet and receive essential vitamins and minerals to remain healthy. Through nutrition programs, congregate meals, home-delivered meals and food pantries, these programs help Houston seniors afford the nutritious food they need.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Nutrition Programs - Houston832-393-4301Baytown's Area Agency on Aging's nutrition programs include home-delivered meals brought directly to seniors through its Meals on Wheels program, through which volunteers deliver food to homebound residents throughout Harris County. Programs also include dining at local community centers between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and free transportation to help seniors travel to and from congregate meal sites.
Bay Area Meals on Wheels832-240-6515For older adults, regular hot meals can be the difference between feeling healthy and vibrant or lethargic and tired. Proper food boosts the immune system and is essential for the elderly and those with health care needs. Meals on Wheels is operated by a network of friendly volunteers, with the aim of providing nourishing, nutritious food for those in-need. In addition to meal services, recipients get a check-in from a kind individual. This can give peace of mind to relatives and caregivers who aren't able to stop by and visit their loved ones daily.
Meals on Wheels Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston713-533-4900For older adults, regular hot meals can be the difference between feeling healthy and vibrant or lethargic and tired. Proper food boosts the immune system and is essential for the elderly and those with health care needs. Meals on Wheels is operated by a network of friendly volunteers, with the aim of providing nourishing, nutritious food for those in-need. In addition to meal services, recipients get a check-in from a kind individual. This can give peace of mind to relatives and caregivers who aren't able to stop by and visit their loved ones daily.
YWCA Houston Meals on Wheels832-504-6324For older adults, regular hot meals can be the difference between feeling healthy and vibrant or lethargic and tired. Proper food boosts the immune system and is essential for the elderly and those with health care needs. Meals on Wheels is operated by a network of friendly volunteers, with the aim of providing nourishing, nutritious food for those in-need. In addition to meal services, recipients get a check-in from a kind individual. This can give peace of mind to relatives and caregivers who aren't able to stop by and visit their loved ones daily.

Free Used Medical Equipment

Due to the high cost of purchasing new medical equipment, several organizations in Houston collect lightly used medical devices such as wheelchairs, ramps and walkers and distribute them to local seniors and residents in need.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project - Houston855-825-7787This charity has a medical equipment program for disabled people. Here, qualifying seniors can gain access to free wheelchairs, canes, walkers and other mobility devices.

Many organizations offer free or low-cost legal services to Houston seniors. Older adults can access advice on issues such as estate planning, living wills and power of attorney. Some firms also act as long-term care ombudsmen, advocating for the rights of seniors in senior living communities.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Houston Volunteer Lawyers713-228-0735Local lawyers offer free or reduced rate service in civil matters for seniors who meet certain income guidelines. This can include representation in court for cases of fraud or elder neglect, or filing for divorce or bankruptcy. The lawyers can also draft legal documents including wills, power of attorney, and trusts.
Lone Star Legal Aid - Houston800-733-8394When seniors need assistance with situations such as facing unlawful nursing home discharges, being evicted, creating trusts and undertaking civil legal matters, Lone Star Legal Aid may be able to assist at no charge. Lone Star Legal Aid offers various levels of assistance to low-income seniors and may represent clients in court, assist with document preparation or point inquiries to the appropriate self-help information.
Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC)713-394-4000The Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC) is a project of the Harris County Resources for Children and Adults. Together with the Guardianship Program, which looks after seniors who can no longer care for themselves, the SJAC helps seniors aged 65 and over in the Houston area who are victims of crime, abuse, neglect or exploitation. Coordinating with law enforcement, social workers and licensed Texas attorneys, the SJAC offers free advice and assistance with legal issues for seniors and their families.

Home Repair and Modifications

Seniors and those with disabilities can access a variety of local resources to help them pay for home repairs and modifications. Programs in Houston have different eligibility criteria and often assist retirees by providing grants or loans.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Harris County Community Services Department Home Repair Program832-927-4957Harris County's Home Repair Program is a potential way for low-income seniors to rehabilitate their dwellings. Income and asset limits apply, and recipients must be up to date on property tax payments. Seniors 62 years of age and older may be able to access up to $20,000 for small-scale home repairs and accessibility modifications, and larger amounts are possible for bigger projects.

Senior Centers

Senior centers in Houston bring together residents through recreational activities and events. Many also offer advice and support on senior issues, run wellness and nutrition programs, and connect older adults with other resources in the local area.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Care Connection Aging & Disability Resource Center855-937-2372Care Connection is a federally recognized Aging & Disability Resource Center that serves seniors and disabled adults in Missouri City and the greater Houston area. It offers benefits consultations and connects residents to programs that offer transportation, caregiver training and community-based long-term care, such as assisted living.
Easter Seals of Greater Houston713-838-9050This is a community outreach program that offers assistive technology and supplies or equipment for individuals with disabilities. These can include mobility aids or communication technology, plus training in the use of each piece of equipment. This is a needs-based program open to all adults who qualify in the greater Houston area.
PINNACLE Center832-471-2760The PINNACLE Center hosts free programs for Fort Bend County residents aged 50 and older. Services include fitness classes, social services and veterans' assistance. The center also holds monthly financial planning and podiatry care sessions.

Senior Engagement

Senior engagement resources and programs in Houston help older adults remain active and ensure they contribute to the community. Resources include wellness programs, volunteer opportunities, support groups and organizations that help residents connect with the community to live fulfilling lives.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - Brazos Valley Regional Office979-595-2800RSVP is a volunteer organization that provides exclusive opportunities to those aged 55 and over. Seniors can contact the Brazos Valley Regional Office to learn more about local opportunities, which may include volunteering in schools, helping communities develop Disaster Preparedness programs and helping qualified families enroll in supplemental food programs.
Houston & Southeast Texas Alzheimer's Association800-272-3900This regional chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has been serving seniors and their caregivers in the greater Houston area since 1980. It offers outreach, education, early-stage intervention programs and memory care consultations. Regional managers in the Brazos Valley host free educational events that explain the disease, detail common warning signs and offer tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Assistance by phone is available 24 hours a day, and the organization manages an active online community.

Social Security Offices

Social Security offices in Houston help seniors and disabled people access the benefits they're entitled to. Older adults can contact their local office for information about receiving retirement benefits, disability allowance and Supplemental Security Income.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Houston Social Security Offices800-772-1213Social Security is a source of income available to retirees and people who can no longer work because of a disability. The money for Social Security comes from a payroll tax levied on employers, employees and self-employed individuals. When you retire, you'll receive monthly payments based on how much you earned when you were working.

Transportation Assistance

Assistance is available for seniors unable to access or use private transportation. These community resources help elderly and disabled residents make journeys in and around Houston, allowing them to run errands and attend appointments in the local area.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Houston Metro Senior Fare Cards713-635-4000Seniors aged 62 and older are eligible for a reduced fare card to ride the Houston Metro, a bus and light rail public transportation system. Wheelchair-accessible rides and paratransit services are available on request.
Senior Rides and More713-772-8181Senior Rides and More is a free service that helps residents aged 60 and over travel conveniently throughout Northwest and Southwest Houston. The organization's volunteers use their own vehicles to take seniors to appointments and shop for groceries, staying with them at all times for the senior's safety and to provide companionship. When volunteers aren't available, Senior Rides and More uses taxis.

Veteran's Services

Houston retirees who have served in the U.S. military can find support from local veteran services. These offices and organizations help vets access the benefits they're eligible for and provide advice and information on a variety of issues.

Program NamePhone NumberDescription
Houston Southwest Vet Center713-523-0884The Houston Southwest Vet Center, located in Houston, TX, provides a variety of resources and services for veterans and currently enlisted members of the U.S. military and their families. Mental health care, PTSD care, returning service member care and other counseling resources are available confidentially and at no cost. Although in-person appointments are available, services are also offered via phone or video. Help with information about filing for VA benefits, including medical assistance, is available.
Houston West Vet Center713-682-2288The Houston West Vet Center offers area veterans confidential counseling and support. Trained professionals help veterans and service members learn about VA medical and education benefits, how to apply and what forms to fill out. They also provide guidance for those seeking housing and loans. The center partners with local organizations, such as the Texas Veteran Commission, to offer employment opportunities. Mental health counseling is available for depression, stress, grief, anger, PTSD and military sexual trauma.
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center713-791-1414Located in Houston, TX, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is a veteran's hospital that provides comprehensive health care services. Primary care is available along with a vast range of specialties. Podiatrists handle foot and ankle care, while cardiologists help manage conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The center's expertly staffed departments handle cancer care, substance abuse, audiology and speech, dermatology, dental care, gastroenterology, internal medicine and hematology. A lab, surgical procedures and a pharmacy are available.
Spring Vet Center281-537-7812The Spring Vet Center in Houston, TX, offers comprehensive services to veterans and service members in a confidential, nonmedical setting. Veterans can learn more about their VA medical and education benefits and how to enroll, or they can receive referrals to their local Veterans Service Organization for further support. Couples, family, grief and bereavement counseling are available, and mental health counseling is provided to help veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety and anger using evidence-based techniques.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Houston

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) regulates long-term care providers, including memory care facilities in Houston and across the state of Texas. The department issues licenses to care facilities and ensures they are following all state and federal regulations by conducting regular inspections. Facilities must follow all regulations listed in the terms of their license. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Houston

Benefits

  • Houston has warm conditions throughout the year, with daytime temperatures averaging 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 63 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. This supports a comfortable environment for memory care residents sensitive to cold weather.
  • Houston houses several nationally ranked hospitals, promoting high access to quality care for older residents. Houston Methodist Hospital and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center have specialist Alzheimer’s units and a wide range of medical services to suit seniors' needs. 
  • Houston’s cost of living runs about 5% below the national norm, supporting financial stability for memory care residents with fixed incomes. Additionally, state-funded programs such as the STAR+PLUS managed care program promote access to affordable care for those who meet financial and medical criteria.

Drawbacks

  • Ranking safer than just 2% of U.S. communities, Houston has a high crime rate of 57.34 incidents per 1,000 people annually. Fortunately, memory care communities offer a secure environment with monitored entry points and alarm systems.
  • The American Lung Association finds high ozone pollution levels in Harris County, where Houston sits, and it gives the region an F for this type of pollution. Additionally, it gives Harris County a failing score for annual particle pollution levels and a C for 24-hour particle pollution. To minimize risks associated with environmental irritants, many memory care communities have air purification systems.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Houston

Houston Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Texas page for more information about these laws.

Houston Memory Care Services and Amenities

A memory care community’s amenities contribute to its culture and residents’ quality of life, promoting cognitive engagement, social opportunities and physical activity.

  • Bilingual Staff: According to the proprietary Caring.com database, approximately two dozen memory care facilities in the Houston region have staff members who speak a second language. This benefits bilingual memory care residents who return to their first language as their condition progresses.
  • On-Site Rehabilitative Therapies: Visiting speech, occupational and physical therapists provide on-site services to support residents’ health and functioning while minimizing disruptions to their routines.  
  • Tailored Programming: Many memory care communities in Houston offer tailored programming for those with early, moderate and severe dementia, allowing them to accommodate the needs and abilities of each resident.
  • Medical Concierge: Memory care communities often oversee the scheduling of medical appointments, care coordination and medication services for residents, relieving families of this burden so they can focus on spending quality time with their loved ones.
  • Devotional Services: On-site devotional services enable residents to practice their faith, enhancing their sense of community and offering a comforting sense of familiarity. The Caring.com database indicates over 100 memory care facilities in the Houston region have this amenity.

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