Who are you searching for?

If your loved one needs memory care in Ames, A Place for Mom can help. With 134 memory care facilities in Ames, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Ames incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ames memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ames, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Baytown, Mont Belvieu and Dayton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Baytown, Mont Belvieu and Dayton.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Brookdale Dowlen Oaks, Lucas Court and Parsons House La Porte
zipAverageCost: $4,780

Ames Memory Care Facilities | 4920 Reviews

Cost of memory care in Ames, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ames is $4,780 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dayton, TX with an average of $4,030 per month.

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

Ames, TX

$4,785/mo

Liberty, TX

$4,146/mo

Hardin, TX

$4,624/mo

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

Ames, TX

$4,785/mo

Texas state

$5,002/mo

U.S. national average

$4,801/mo

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

Assisted Living

$4,604/mo

Memory Care

$4,785/mo

Independent Living

$2,583/mo

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

Semi-Private

$4,965/mo

Studio

$6,144/mo

1 Bedroom

$6,369/mo

2 Bedroom

$7,813/mo

Senior living costs in Ames 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: Ames, TX

Column state: Texas

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Ames, TX	Texas	U.S.
Memory Care	$4,785/mo	$5,002/mo	$4,801/mo
Assisted Living	$4,604/mo	$4,820/mo	$4,564/mo
Independent Living	$2,583/mo	$4,318/mo	$4,022/mo

Memory Care

Ames, TX:$4,785/mo

Texas:$5,002/mo

U.S.:$4,801/mo

Assisted Living

Ames, TX:$4,604/mo

Texas:$4,820/mo

U.S.:$4,564/mo

Independent Living

Ames, TX:$2,583/mo

Texas:$4,318/mo

U.S.:$4,022/mo

Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about memory care in Ames

Recent reviews for memory care in Ames

The Farrington at Tanglewood in Houston, TX

5.0

The Farrington at Tanglewood is a good facility. It has taken all the worry out of caring for Mom because I know she is in good hands there.

The Tradition - Woodway in Houston, TX

4.9

The staff is great, if you can afford the community it is beautiful. The community is flexible and accommodating and the community has gone above and beyond. Communication is great and they keep us well informed and updated. I have the cell numbers of everyone and they are all very quick to ...

Discovery Village Clear Lake in Webster, TX

4.4

We are very happy with our experience with Heartis Clear Lake. The staff is friendly. They do have activities available for the residents if they would like to participate. The food seems to be good, from the smell of the it and my loved one is putting on weight.

Ames review score based on 933 family reviews

8.3

Review score134 facilities933 reviewsWrite a review

This proprietary review score is based on 933 reviews of 134 Ames memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Ames 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

Ames review score compared against nearby cities

8.3

Ames, TX134 facilities

8.7

Liberty, TX11 facilities

8.4

Hardin, TX118 facilities

Review subcategories for Ames 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 933 reviews of 134 Ames memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ames 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.

Ames, TX averageNational average

Cleanliness

3.9

4.0

Friendliness

4.0

4.1

Care services

3.7

3.8

Staff

3.9

Meals & dining

3.6

Activities

3.6

Value for cost*

3.6

3.7

0.01.02.03.04.05.0

*Learn more about cost details

Ames memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ames memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ames, 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 Ames 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 Ames that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Ames, TXNational

Full medication management

76.1%

66.7%

Doctor on call

61.9%

49.1%

24-Hour awake staff

95.5%

82.9%

Diabetic care

99.3%

99.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

82.8%

73.3%

Home care agency on-site

44.8%

29.2%

Non-ambulatory care

96.3%

90%

Respite or short term stays

71.6%

62.9%

Hospice available on-site

68.7%

74%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ames 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 Ames Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Ames, TXNational

Dementia behaviors care

77.6%

75.6%

Specialized memory care training for staff

56.7%

47%

Secured community and/or wander guard

65.7%

72%

Memory care only community

38.8%

27%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ames 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 Ames partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Ames, TXNational

Nutritionist / dietician

32.8%

28.3%

Low / no sodium

56.7%

45%

No sugar

55.2%

42.1%

Vegetarian

52.2%

50.9%

Pureed meals

22.4%

16.9%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ames 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 Ames communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Ames, TXNational

Professional chef

47%

32.4%

Restaurant style dining

59.7%

40.4%

Room service

59%

37.3%

Anytime dining

29.9%

23.2%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ames 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 Ames offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Ames, TXNational

Activity director

64.2%

46.7%

Pet-focused programs

50.7%

34.2%

Community service programs

45.5%

28.7%

Devotional activities on-site

70.1%

55.7%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

71.6%

52.5%

Outings / off-site activities

64.9%

62.4%

Piano or organ

56.7%

40.2%

Arts and crafts center

53%

35.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

52.2%

36.9%

Clubs / games / karaoke

64.9%

48%

Live performances

67.9%

48.6%

Dances

54.5%

31.6%

Fitness center

32.1%

22%

Fitness classes

64.9%

47.2%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Ames

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 Ames protect seniors.

Learn about Texas memory care regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.

https://hydra.qa.aplaceformom.com/graphql

2devne7t7k73

3OF1COSKcrLwhTfjY9AhbCTw3dkAPdSf

/image/web-lighthouse/qa/Best-Of-2026-small-badge.png?t=default

desktop

alzheimers-care

Ames

ames

Texas

texas

Cities

994.221152

DestinationHeader

Destination Page

SEO

true

false

true

1396361

77014

true

51591

77401

true

51392

77024

true

477439

19098

normal

77575

Liberty County

-94.7373,30.045099999999973

2026

DESTINATION_PAGE

universalSearch.34fd9b06bcdea1b96653.js

ALZHEIMERS_CARE

{"city":[],"state":[],"national":[],"years":[]}

destinationBelowTheFold.34fd9b06bcdea1b96653.js

false

“Our Senior Living Advisor, Rochelle, was very professional and so helpful in finding a memory care facility for my dad that would meet his needs.”

- Mike Cagwin

professional helpful

{"wpSlug":"destination-page-inline","form":{"analytics":{"formId":"top-lead-form-challenger","formType":"long","moduleId":"Destination Page Top Lead Form Challenger v1.0","sourceId":38,"subSourceId":6257,"channel2":"SEO","pageType":"Destination Page","formVersionId":1,"formVersionDate":"12/18/2024","lastBulkUpdateTime":1757625000,"ranDisclaimerUpdates":true},"canonicalUrl":"Destination Page | A Place For Mom","commonData":{"thankYouShort":{"title":"Thanks, {{firstName}}","titleHtml":"One of our expert Senior Living Advisors will be reaching out to support your search.","paragraphs":["Your personalized listings are below."],"image":"/image/web-lighthouse/prod/SLA-IN-17991.jpg","searchLinkText":"See my listings","searchLinkUrl":"#top-of-community-list"},"thankYou":{"titleHtml":"Thanks, {{firstName}}Based on your selections we recommend you speak with a Senior Living Advisor ","image":"/image/web-lighthouse/prod/progressive-v1-thankyou.jpg","listSection":{"list":["We will reach out as soon as possible during normal business hours below","Need to talk to someone right away? Call us at {{apfmPhoneNumber}}","Our service is 100% free of charge to you and your family as we are paid by the communities in our network"]},"searchLinkText":"Show me listings near {{city}}"},"formBlock":{"disclaimer":"By sharing your contact information, you agree to our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use</a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"/privacy\">Privacy Policy</a>. You also consent to receive texts and calls from us and our community customers, including telemarketing and/or advertising, even if your number is on a Do Not Call list. Outreach may be during quiet hours under all applicable laws, auto-dialed, or may use pre-recorded or artificial voice. Your consent is not a condition to using our service. Msg and Data Rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Text HELP for Help. Text STOP for Stop."},"thankYouAddOn":{"image":"/image/web-lighthouse/prod/ty-sla.jpg","title":"Hi, {{firstName}}","paragraph":"Thanks for contacting us; We are calling you now to understand your situation better","countdownText":"Our call will arrive within: 00:10","avatarText":"Get insight from a local","quote":"“I love having the knowledge to empower and educate families, so they are confident in their long term care decisions.” - Keri, Senior Living Advisor","searchLinkText":"Show me my listings"}},"description":"Destination Page | A Place For Mom","dynamicHeadlines":{"locationCurrentlyLivingQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"Where is Mom living?","FATHER":"Where is Dad living?","SELF":"Where are you living?","SPOUSE":"Where is your spouse living?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"Where is this person living?"}},"wheelchairPropelQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"Can Mom propel her wheelchair on her own?","FATHER":"Can Dad propel his wheelchair on his own?","SELF":"Can you propel your wheelchair on your own?","SPOUSE":"Can your spouse propel their wheelchair on their own?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"Can this person propel their wheelchair on their own?"}},"wheelchairTransferQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"Can Mom transfer from her wheelchair to a bed or couch on her own?","FATHER":"Can Dad transfer from his wheelchair to a bed or couch on his own?","SELF":"Can you transfer from your wheelchair to a bed or couch on your own?","SPOUSE":"Can your spouse transfer from their wheelchair to a bed or couch on their own?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"Can this person transfer from their wheelchair to a bed or couch on their own?"}},"assistanceQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"Does Mom need help with the following?","FATHER":"Does Dad need help with the following?","SELF":"Do you need help with the following?","SPOUSE":"Does your spouse need help with the following?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"Does this person need help with the following?"}},"behaviorsExperiencedQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"Has Mom experienced any of the following behaviors related to memory loss?","FATHER":"Has Dad experienced any of the following behaviors related to memory loss?","SELF":"Have you experienced any of the following behaviors related to memory loss?","SPOUSE":"Has your spouse experienced any of the following behaviors related to memory loss?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"Has this person experienced any of the following behaviors related to memory loss?"}},"financialResourcesQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"How does Mom plan to pay for senior living?","FATHER":"How does Dad plan to pay for senior living?","SELF":"How do you plan to pay for senior living?","SPOUSE":"How does your spouse plan to pay for senior living?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"How do you or this person plan to pay for senior living?"}},"veteranQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"Is Mom or her spouse a wartime Veteran?","FATHER":"Is Dad or his spouse a wartime Veteran?","SELF":"Are you or your spouse a wartime Veteran?","SPOUSE":"Are you or your spouse a wartime Veteran?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"Is this person or their spouse a wartime Veteran?"}},"resident1AgeQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"How old is Mom?","FATHER":"How old is Dad?","SELF":"How old are you?","SPOUSE":"How old is your spouse?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"How old is this person?"}},"getAroundQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"How is Mom getting around?","FATHER":"How is Dad getting around?","SELF":"How are you getting around?","SPOUSE":"How is your spouse getting around?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"How is this person getting around?"}},"resident1NameQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"What is Mom’s name?","FATHER":"What is Dad’s name?","SPOUSE":"What is your spouse’s name?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"What is this person’s name?"},"inputPlaceholders":{"resident1FirstName":{"MOTHER":"Mom's first name","FATHER":"Dad's first name","SPOUSE":"Spouse's first name","OTHER_RELATIVE":"Person's first name"},"resident1LastName":{"MOTHER":"Mom's last name","FATHER":"Dad's last name","SPOUSE":"Spouse's last name","OTHER_RELATIVE":"Person's last name"}},"list":{"MOTHER":["We won’t contact your mother"],"FATHER":["We won’t contact your father"],"SPOUSE":["We won’t contact your spouse"],"OTHER_RELATIVE":["We won’t contact this person"]},"tip":{"MOTHER":"We need Mom’s name for our records. We will not contact your Mom.","FATHER":"We need Dad's name for our records. We will not contact your Dad.","SPOUSE":"We need your spouse's name for our records. We will not contact your spouse.","OTHER_RELATIVE":"We need this person's name for our records. We will not contact this person."}},"resident1AmenitiesQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"What would Mom like in a community?","FATHER":"What would Dad like in a community?","SELF":"What would you like in a community?","SPOUSE":"What would your spouse like in a community?","OTHER_RELATIVE":"What would this person like in a community?"}},"notesQuestion":{"headline":{"MOTHER":"What else is important to Mom? (optional)","FATHER":"What else is important to Dad? (optional)","SELF":"What else is important to you? (optional)","SPOUSE":"What else is important to your spouse? (optional)","OTHER_RELATIVE":"What else is important to this person? (optional)"}}},"phases":[{"name":"Phase One","key":"phase_1","theme":"SEOProg","plugins":[{"name":"locationInquiryFields","on":"relationToResidentQuestion","pluginData":{}},{"name":"leadFormCompleted","on":"relationToResidentQuestion","pluginData":{"tyStepName":"thankYou"}},{"name":"getNextPhaseData","on":"moveDateRangeQuestion","pluginData":{"cmsSlug":"destination-page-inline","phaseToLoad":"phase_2","shouldBeCalledOnce":true}}],"steps":[{"figmaStep":"null","name":"relationToResidentQuestion","qualtricsName":"relationToResidentQuestion","component":"SelectSingleColTwoDestinationSlimFirstStep","controller":"SelectSingleController","progressBarType":"default","on":{"ANY_VALUE":"moveDateRangeQuestion"},"componentData":{"saveToStorage":true,"header":"Answer a few questions to get personalized results","title":"Who are you searching for?","options":[{"inquiryField":["relationToResident","relationshipToResidentDetail"],"label":"Spouse","value":["SPOUSE","SPOUSE"]},{"inquiryField":["relationToResident","relationshipToResidentDetail"],"label":"Myself","value":["SELF","SELF"]},{"inquiryField":["relationToResident","relationshipToResidentDetail"],"label":"Mom","value":["MOTHER","MOTHER"]},{"inquiryField":["relationToResident","relationshipToResidentDetail"],"label":"Dad","value":["FATHER","FATHER"]},{"inquiryField":["relationToResident","relationshipToResidentDetail"],"label":"Someone else","value":["OTHER_RELATIVE","OTHER_RELATIVE"]}],"hideProgressBar":true,"hideBackButton":true},"analytics":{"headerText":"{{title}}","questionType":"Who","formStepType":"question","question":"{{title}}"}},{"figmaStep":"null","name":"moveDateRangeQuestion","qualtricsName":"moveDateRangeQuestion","component":"SelectSingleColTwoDestinationSlimStep","controller":"SelectSingleController","progressBarType":"default","on":{"_0_DAYS":"lookingReasonQuestion","_30_DAYS":"lookingReasonQuestion","_60_DAYS":"lookingReasonQuestion","MORE_THAN_90":"lookingReasonQuestion"},"componentData":{"saveToStorage":true,"title":"How quickly do you need to find an option?","options":[{"inquiryField":["moveDateRange"],"label":"ASAP","value":["_0_DAYS"]},{"inquiryField":["moveDateRange"],"label":"Within 30 days","value":["_30_DAYS"]},{"inquiryField":["moveDateRange"],"label":"Within 60 days","value":["_60_DAYS"]},{"inquiryField":["moveDateRange"],"label":"No rush","value":["MORE_THAN_90"]}]},"analytics":{"headerText":"{{title}}","questionType":"Urgency","formStepType":"question","question":"{{title}}"}},{"figmaStep":"null","name":"lookingReasonQuestion","qualtricsName":"lookingReasonQuestion","component":"SelectSingleColTwoDestinationSlimStep","controller":"SelectSingleController","progressBarType":"default","on":{"DISCHARGE_HOSPITAL_REHAB":"budgetQuestion","OTHER":"budgetQuestion"},"componentData":{"saveToStorage":true,"title":"Is dementia or a hospital/rehab stay prompting your search?","options":[{"inquiryField":["lookingReason"],"label":"Yes","value":["DISCHARGE_HOSPITAL_REHAB"]},{"inquiryField":["lookingReason"],"label":"No","value":["OTHER"]}]},"analytics":{"headerText":"{{title}}","questionType":"Reason","formStepType":"question","question":"{{title}}"}},{"figmaStep":"null","name":"budgetQuestion","qualtricsName":"budgetQuestion","component":"SelectSingleColTwoDestinationSlimStep","controller":"SelectSingleController","progressBarType":"default","on":{"ANY_VALUE":"formBlock"},"componentData":{"saveToStorage":true,"title":"Would you estimate the monthly budget above or below $1,500?","options":[{"inquiryField":["budgetMin","budgetMax"],"label":"Above","value":["2001","2000"]},{"inquiryField":["budgetMin","budgetMax"],"label":"Below","value":["1","1999"]}]},"analytics":{"headerText":"{{title}}","questionType":"Budget Qualifier","formStepType":"question","question":"{{title}}","buttonText":"{{buttonAction.label}}"}},{"figmaStep":null,"name":"thankYou","qualtricsName":"thankYou","component":"ThankYouShort","controller":"ThankYouShortController","componentData":{"showBusinessHours":false,"keepStepVisible":true,"hideProgressBar":true},"analytics":{"headerText":"{{title}}","questionType":"Off-ramp inquiry response error","formStepType":"4 text fields","question":"{{title}}","buttonText":"{{buttonAction.label}}"}}]}],"progress":{"relationToResidentQuestion":0,"moveDateRangeQuestion":50,"lookingReasonQuestion":75,"budgetQuestion":100,"formBlock":null,"thankYouInquiryResponseError":null,"startPhase3":56.52,"offRampTalkToAnAdvisor":8.7,"locationInputQuestion":13.04,"locationCurrentlyLivingQuestion":17.39,"resident1AmenitiesQuestion":21.74,"notesQuestion":26.09,"resident1AgeQuestion":30.43,"resident1NameQuestion":34.78,"getAroundQuestion":39.13,"assistanceQuestion":43.48,"behaviorsExperiencedQuestion":47.83,"eligibilityBreakTwo":52.17,"thankYouOffRampNoResidentName":null,"thankYouOfframpNoCommunities":null,"thankYouOffRampTimerExpired":null,"tempStateFastCarAnswers":null,"secondFinancialResourcesQuestion":60.87,"veteranQuestion":65.22,"budgetRangeQuestion":69.57,"thankYouBudgetRangeQuestionOfframp":null,"eligibilityBreakThree":73.91,"thankYouEligibilityThreeOffRamp":null,"startPhase4":78.26,"is2fAuthOptInQuestion":82.61,"emailConfirmation":82.61,"twoFactorAuthEmailCodeQuestion":86.96,"twoFactorAuthEmailCodeWithoutBackButtonQuestion":86.96,"twoFactorAuthPhoneCodeQuestion":86.96,"thankYouOfframpNoCode":null,"stateDisclosure":91.3,"viewResults":95.65,"thankYouInquiryUpdateOnOffRampSpeakToAnAdvisorFirst":null,"eligibilityBreakFour":100,"communities":null},"title":"Destination Page | A Place For Mom"}}

webLeadsInlineAddOn.34fd9b06bcdea1b96653.css

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ames, TX

Ames Memory Care Facilities | 4920 Reviews

Our free advisors can help

Cost of memory care in Ames, TX

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

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

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

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

Senior living costs in Ames vs. state and national costs

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

What families are saying about memory care in Ames

Recent reviews for memory care in Ames

Ames review score based on 933 family reviews

Ames review score compared against nearby cities

Review subcategories for Ames memory care

Ames memory care services and amenities

Availability of select care services in Ames memory care

Availability of select dementia care services in Ames memory care

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ames memory care

Availability of select dining options in Ames memory care

Availability of select programs and activities in Ames memory care

State regulations for memory care in Ames

More questions?