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Memory care in Gainesville 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 Gainesville is about $6,012 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 157 communities, read 4238 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Rambling Oaks Courtyard Assisted LivingRambling Oaks Courtyard is an assisted living community located in the suburbs of Dallas in the town of Highland Village, Texas. Perfectly located, Rambling Oaks is just minutes away from a major shopping mecca and a bustling small town. The former offers a...
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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.
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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.
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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.
AvilaCare Senior Living is founded on the belief that kindness enriches lives. Our team is rooted in a rich history of caring for our seniors, both professionally and personally. As an enterprise, we have actively been pursuing excellence for over 23 years. From our extensive and broad history of...
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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.
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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.
Village Green offers a homelike family atmosphere with loving care for your loved one.Our environment allows residents to continue living in comfort with dignity and respect. Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions have a traumatic effect on everyone involved. Our homes enable seniors with...
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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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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.
Creekside Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a community that is dedicated to providing a program of care and activity for persons with cognitive limitations related to Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia. We are a free-standing, specialized community, and we offer long-term care, short...
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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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Cost of memory care in Gainesville, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $6,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Jo, TX with an average of $3,652 per month.

Memory care costs in Gainesville, TX, vs. nearby cities

Gainesville, TX
$6,012/mo
$6,097/mo

Memory care costs in Gainesville, TX, vs. state and national averages

Gainesville, TX
$6,012/mo
$4,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Memory care costs in Gainesville, TX, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,012/mo

Memory care costs in Gainesville, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,358/mo
Studio
$5,274/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,173/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,804/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,303/mo

Senior living costs in Gainesville 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: Gainesville, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGainesville, TXTexasU.S.
Memory Care$6,012/mo$4,938/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$5,556/mo$4,772/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$5,089/mo$4,245/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Gainesville, TX:$6,012/mo
Texas:$4,938/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Gainesville, TX:$5,556/mo
Texas:$4,772/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Gainesville, TX:$5,089/mo
Texas:$4,245/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Gainesville

Recent reviews for memory care in Gainesville

Silverado Southlake

4.0
My dad is doing great, it was a little adjustment at first but going good now. We love the facility. It is bright and airy and there is more for them to do. They were my favorite when touring. I like that they can go outside and walk in the garden when he wants. They also have a mini golf course ...
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The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...
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The Pearl Senior Living in Lewisville, TX

5.0
Inspired Living in Lewisville is so lovely. The facility is beautiful. The staff are helpful & kind. And the food is super yummy, according to my mom. Thank you [name removed] for finding this place for us. You are the BEST.

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Compassionate and attentive staff. Many residents and their families express their appreciation for the caring and attentive nature of the staff in various communities. For example, at Truewood by Merrill, Keller, the staff is praised for their friendly demeanor and for consistently checking in on families. At Grand Brook Memo ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at communities, with some offering specialized options tailored to residents' interests. For example, at Spring Creek Assisted Living, residents engage in activities like gardening and art classes, while at Brookdale Creekside, ac ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Comfortable and thoughtfully designed living spaces are a priority for many communities. At Mustang Creek Estates Allen, the homelike atmosphere and cleanliness of the facilities are appreciably mentioned by residents and their families, making them feel like a welcoming home for their loved o ...
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Delicious and customized meals. Quality meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Communities like Saddlebrook offer chef-prepared meals that cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day. At Grand Brook Memory Care of Carrollto ...
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Proactive and responsive communication. Frequent and open communication between staff and families is important for providing peace of mind and ensuring care needs are being met. At Sonoma House, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. Similarly, staff at ...
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Secure and safe living environments. Safety is a priority for many families when choosing a senior living community. At Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care, the staff is praised for their quick response to emergencies and for maintaining a safe and secure environment. Similarly, at Eagle Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Cente ...
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Gainesville review score based on 783 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 783 reviews of 137 Gainesville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gainesville 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

Gainesville review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gainesville, TX137 facilities
8.3
Lindsay, TX142 facilities
8.3
Callisburg, TX144 facilities

Review subcategories for Gainesville 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 783 reviews of 137 Gainesville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gainesville 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.
Gainesville, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Gainesville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gainesville, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
49.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gainesville 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 Gainesville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gainesville, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gainesville 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 Gainesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gainesville, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
64.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesville 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 Gainesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gainesville, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
62.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesville 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 Gainesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gainesville, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
75.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
79.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
78.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
62.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Gainesville

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 Texas memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Gainesville protect seniors.
Learn about Texas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Wheeler Terrace, Village on the Park McKinney and Landing at Watermere Frisco are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gainesville, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 157 memory care facilities near Gainesville, Texas. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gainesville, Texas are Landing at Watermere Frisco, Avalon Memory Care - Allen and Avalon Memory Care - Lewisville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 157 memory care facilities near you in Gainesville, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, Texas ranges from $1326 to $489900. The average Memory Care cost in Gainesville, Texas is $6,012. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gainesville, Texas typically starts at $1326. 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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