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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Desert, TX
Memory care in Desert 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 Desert is about $5,112 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 133 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sherman, Allen and Princeton.
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4 reviews
The experience is great. The only reason I gave a 4 for care services is they haven't been able to get a hair professional in, we had to cut Moms hair ourselves. The new owners are fantastic, but the 4 for...
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.
Golden Grace DAHS is your home away from home.Golden Grace DAHS is dedicated to providing specialized care services for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other Dementias.The program promotes social, emotional and physical well-being to our members to achieve optimal health and remaining as...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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56 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Redbud Place and the overall experience has been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The meals are good. The care services are also great. I...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Redbud Place is located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet tree lined neighborhood on the edge of town. Our comfortable homelike community promotes independence while assisting residents with daily routines such as: Medication management Monitoring of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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34 reviews
Anointed Senior Living is a beautiful newly remodeled facility. This team is incredibly kind and accommodating. The staff are amazing! They care so deeply for residents, even down to birthday parties with...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Anointed Senior Living McKinneyWelcome to Anointed Senior Living McKinney, in McKinney, Texas! ***Under NEW OWNERSHIP as of June 4, 2024, with new services and a completely renovated facility.***A freshly designed memory-care community featuring a brightly-lit, open floor plan with comfortable...
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My mom passed away. She did really like it here though. The staff were all great! Very good to her. I highly recommend Cariad at North Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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.
At Cariad at North Brook we offer top notch service in a warm, caring environment. We are located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet neighborhood near the All Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex.We welcome both you and your family by offering a private dining room for entertaining guests, overnight...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
For over 60 years, Hilltop Haven has been a PROVEN AND TRUSTED NAME IN SKILLED NURSING AND RETIREMENT LIVING. Hilltop Haven and Howard Apartments are members of the Christian Care Centers family of senior living communities, currently serving more residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and...
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Cost of memory care in Desert, TX
The average cost of senior living in Desert is $5,112 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bonham, TX with an average of $3,564 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Desert
Recent reviews for memory care in Desert
Brookdale Willows Sherman
4.3
i like this community because it is small enough to get the individualized attention that they need. The staff are very patient with the residents. The staff seem well trained to handle the residents in memory care. We chose this community because it looks more homey, he has his own ...
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Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care in Sherman, TX
4.9
My husband has been in the memory care unit at Traditions for three months. I haven't one complaint about his treatment by staff, cleanliness of the facility, food, or activities. The staff is beyond kind. The residents are treated like family.
It is a tremendous relief knowing he is in the best ...
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Grand Brook Memory Care of Allen at Twin Creeks
5.0
Everything regarding Grand Brook Memory Care was a 5 or more. Nothing could have been better for my wife, and in addition to that, they did every thing they could to help me and my family through this journey.
Desert review score based on 34 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 8 Desert memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Desert 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
Desert review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Desert 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 34 reviews of 8 Desert memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Desert 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.Desert, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.4
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Desert memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert, 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 Desert 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 Desert that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desert, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Desert 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 Desert Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert 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 Desert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert 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 Desert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert 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 Desert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Avalon Memory Care - Allen, Legend of McKinney and Village on the Park Stonebridge Ranch are the top-rated memory care facilities near Desert, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Desert, Texas. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Desert, Texas is Legend of McKinney. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Desert, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Desert, Texas, 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 Desert, Texas, 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 Desert, Texas ranges from $1295 to $489900. The average Memory Care cost in Desert, Texas is $5,112. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Desert, Texas typically starts at $1295. 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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