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

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The quality of care got a 4 because the needs of people in memory care are high and at times there did not always appear to be enough staff. The staff themselves were kind and caring. Rooms were extremely...
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.
Are you looking for vibrant Assisted Living in a worry-free environment, or personalized Memory Care that offers hope and joy to loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia? The extraordinary staff at The Oxford Grand will tailor a personal care plan just for you. (Ask about Oxford's specialized...
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[name removed] passed away on [date removed]. The Cottages at Chapel Creek is a wonderful place. Highly recommend it! It was a great experience.
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.
The Cottages at Chapel Creek are NOW OPEN! Our state-of-the-art certified assisted living residences are for people living with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders. Under the direction of our highly qualified, 24-hour staff and 7 days-a-week nursing, we provide personal care assistance,...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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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.
Photo of Cherry Street Village
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: 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: 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.
Photo of The Woodmoore
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.
Photo of Villagio of McKinney- DUP
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.
Villagio of McKinney assisted living community is nestled in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The community's convenient location on Eldorado Parkway, just off of I-75, makes it easy for loved ones from both McKinney and Dallas to visit residents. Although not in a residential area, the community...
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.
Photo of Village Green Memory Care Community McKinney
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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.
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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Photo of Teresa’s House Assisted Living & 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.

Cost of memory care in Dexter, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $4,812 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Jo, TX with an average of $4,079 per month.

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

Dexter, TX
$4,812/mo

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

Dexter, TX
$4,812/mo
$5,003/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,812/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,598/mo
Studio
$5,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,854/mo

Senior living costs in Dexter 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: Dexter, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDexter, TXTexasU.S.
Memory Care$4,812/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,747/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,050/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Dexter, TX:$4,812/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dexter, TX:$4,747/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Dexter, TX:$4,050/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Dexter

Recent reviews for memory care in Dexter

Tribute Senior Living in Prosper, TX

4.3
Overall they are fantastic here. There can be times that the care staff can get frustrated with the residents. The call button response time could be improved upon, and this might be due to the lack of staff as in any community.

Magnolia Senior Living of Frisco

5.0
They staff have really good communication with family, they try to include residents in activities. The one aspect that I think is so important is that as my partners memory gets worse, he stays in the same room and will not be transferred to memory care.

Village on the Park Denton

4.0
They could work on assisting the residents more when it comes to meal time for those who needs help. The value for the money is fair

Dexter review score based on 365 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 365 reviews of 69 Dexter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dexter 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

Dexter review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Dexter, TX69 facilities
8.3
Callisburg, TX135 facilities
8.8
Whitesboro, TX11 facilities

Review subcategories for Dexter 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 365 reviews of 69 Dexter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dexter 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.
Dexter, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Dexter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
52.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter 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 Dexter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter 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 Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.1%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
71%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Dexter

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 Dexter protect seniors.
Learn about Texas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Village on the Park McKinney, Landing at Watermere - Frisco and Brookdale Denton South are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dexter, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 80 memory care facilities near Dexter, Texas. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dexter, Texas are Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Bethesda Gardens Frisco and Avalon Memory Care - McKinney Ranch Parkway. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 80 memory care facilities near you in Dexter, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dexter, 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 Dexter, 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 Dexter, Texas ranges from $4 to $8975. The average Memory Care cost in Dexter, Texas is $4,812. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dexter, Texas typically starts at $4. 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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