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Memory care in Waco offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Waco is about $5,090 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 35 communities, read 474 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Lakewood Heights
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A state of the art program, only the second of its kind in the nation, in partnership with Dr. Sandison's Marama model, we follow world-renowned Dr. Bredesen's Protocol to stop cognitive decline and even reverse Dementia symptoms.Our goal is to return you to independent living. We provide the...
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Mother has been well cared for. The food has been good for her and she has developed an appreciation for some of the staff, even though in her condition she tends to judge people rather harshly. The house...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Waco, KS

The average cost of senior living in Waco is $5,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, KS with an average of $4,676 per month.

Memory care costs in Waco, KS, vs. nearby cities

Waco, KS
$5,090/mo
$5,090/mo
$5,090/mo

Memory care costs in Waco, KS, vs. state and national averages

Waco, KS
$5,090/mo
$4,971/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

Memory care costs in Waco, KS, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,090/mo

Memory care costs in Waco, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,970/mo
Studio
$5,652/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,162/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,360/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,935/mo

Senior living costs in Waco vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Waco, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaco, KSKansasU.S.
Memory Care$5,090/mo$4,971/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$5,162/mo$5,059/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,783/mo$3,844/mo$4,162/mo
Memory Care
Waco, KS:$5,090/mo
Kansas:$4,971/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Waco, KS:$5,162/mo
Kansas:$5,059/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Waco, KS:$3,783/mo
Kansas:$3,844/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Memory care costs in Waco, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Waco and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Waco, KS

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Waco have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waco, KS$7,653/mo$7,123/mo+7.4%
Kansas$7,079/mo$6,914/mo+2.4%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Waco, KS
2024 average cost:$7,653/mo
2023 average cost:$7,123/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$7,079/mo
2023 average cost:$6,914/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Waco

Recent reviews for memory care in Waco

Vintage Park at Waterfront in Wichita, KS

4.9
It's a friendly, well-run place. The food is varied, and it's good quality. It tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant. They clean the rooms weekly. They seem to not be staffed well enough sometimes, so you have to wait a little longer if you need help. I think they have a hard time ...
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Dove Estates Senior Living in Goddard, KS

4.7
We chose Dove Estates because we liked the overall atmosphere pf the facility and after walking around during the tour, the residents were all out and about and would come up and say hi to us. Everyone was just very friendly. The apartments themselves are also very nice. The staff were always ...
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Homestead of Crestview in Wichita, KS

4.6
My loved one is currently a resident at Homestead of Crestview and everything has been very good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Waco review score based on 84 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 32 Waco memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waco review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Waco review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Waco, KS32 facilities
6.5
Mulvane, KS7 facilities
8.5
Derby, KS40 facilities

Review subcategories for Waco memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 84 reviews of 32 Waco memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waco resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Waco, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Waco memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waco memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waco, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Waco memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Waco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
65.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waco memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Waco Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waco, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waco memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Waco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waco, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waco memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Waco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waco, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waco memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Waco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waco, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
59.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Waco

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kansas memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Waco protect seniors.
Learn about Kansas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sedgwick Plaza, Park West Plaza and Chisholm Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waco, Kansas. See full list of communities.
There are 35 memory care facilities near Waco, Kansas. See the full list.
The 35 memory care facilities near you in Waco, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waco, Kansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Waco, Kansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Waco, Kansas ranges from $260 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in Waco, Kansas is $5,090. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Waco, Kansas typically starts at $260. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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