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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Marcos, TX

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Memory care in San Marcos 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 San Marcos is about $4,721 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 175 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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52 reviews
9.5
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52 reviews
5 star
51%
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37%
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They have very low staff turnover. She is clean, her room is clean and the only problem is low staffing ratio on weekends. [name removed] is so much happier at Brookdale and that makes me happy. It is such a...
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.
Designed With You In MindYou should never have to settle for a retirement brimming with fear, worry or isolation—especially when you could be living here at our assisted living and memory care campus in San Marcos, Texas. Instead of sitting at home and twiddling your thumbs, you could be...
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1111 Photos available
9.0
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13 reviews
9.0
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13 reviews
5 star
54%
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23%
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I love the single story structure, and I use the R.T. on site facility. Maintenance requests are answered promptly. I am very Happy here.
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.
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Photo of Brookdale San Marcos South
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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49 reviews
9.0
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49 reviews
5 star
57%
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29%
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2%
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4%
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Building is old, which affects cleanliness as far as carpet is concerned. But they are painting and reflooring and refurbishing. This will help. Every member of the staff is courteous and friendly as well...
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.
A Little More Care, A Lot More LifeExperience what independence redefined looks like here at our assisted living community in San Marcos, Texas. Nestled in the heart of hill country, your new residence could overlook an enclosed courtyard brimming with fragrant flowers, a stunning water fountain,...
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8.6
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19 reviews
8.6
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19 reviews
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32%
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We had a very good experience. Value for cost is difficult because it is expensive but all the facilities we visited were about the same. I gave Philomena 5s, however, we started to see the evidence of...
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.
Founded in 2020, our beautiful, modern community offers a warm and supportive environment for seniors. We are ideally located near a major hospital, specialty healthcare providers, shopping centers, and a variety of amenities to make life more convenient and enjoyable.Our community features a...
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11 Floor plan available
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I can’t say enough about New Haven in Kyle Texas. My sister has been a resident there for several months. The facility has been very clean every time I have visited. The staff is patient and caring with...
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.
At New Haven our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
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8.9
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4 reviews
8.9
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4 reviews
5 star
100%
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Three years ago I placed both of my parents in assisted living at Sage Springs. My mom was admitted into the memory care unit, where she received very good care from all the staff. They were very patient and...
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.
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Cost of memory care in San Marcos, TX

The average cost of senior living in San Marcos is $4,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingsbury, TX with an average of $4,480 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in San Marcos, TX vs. nearby cities

San Marcos, TX
$4,721/mo
$5,302/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in San Marcos, TX vs. the state and national average

San Marcos, TX
$4,721/mo
$4,926/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in San Marcos vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,721/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in San Marcos, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$5,575/mo
Studio
$4,551/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,995/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,980/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in San Marcos

Recent reviews for memory care in San Marcos

Brookdale Beckett Meadows in Austin, TX

5.0
Our Loved One has lived at Beckett Meadows for 10 months. Initially, there was a period of adjustment, as we expected, and she required PT, OT & SP therapies, all of which she was able to receive on site. We have received excellent support from the Sales Manager, who was our initial contact with ...
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Elan Westpointe in New Braunfels, TX

4.4
The Elan Westpointe is the newest and nicest assisted living community in New Braunfels. The staff is very focused and friendly to the tenants and their family. The cafeteria has three choices of meals for breakfast. lunch and dinner. If you want something else, they have a Biestro menu which ...
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Provident Memory Care Austin

4.0
I think that they are short staffed and could hire some more people. Also, the garden area outdoors needs some work,m so maybe some more maintenance work out there would be nice. But the inside is always clean and nice. I would recommend them to others who are looking. It is a very small and ...
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San Marcos review score based on 46 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 6 San Marcos memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Marcos 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

San Marcos review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
San Marcos, TX6 facilities
7.9
Martindale, TX6 facilities
9.1
Kyle, TX9 facilities

Review subcategories for San Marcos 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 46 reviews of 6 San Marcos memory care communities. This chart helps you compare San Marcos 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.
San Marcos, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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San Marcos memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Marcos memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
83.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Marcos 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 San Marcos Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Marcos 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 San Marcos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in San Marcos 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 San Marcos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
83.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Marcos 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 San Marcos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Marcos, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Orchard Park of Kyle, Brookdale San Marcos North and Buda Oaks are the top-rated memory care facilities near San Marcos, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 6 memory care facilities near San Marcos, Texas. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in San Marcos, Texas are Orchard Park of Kyle, Brookdale San Marcos North and Sodalis Austin. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in San Marcos, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, Texas ranges from $1200 to $13800. The average Memory Care cost in San Marcos, Texas is $4,721. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in San Marcos, Texas typically starts at $1200. 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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