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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Melissa, TX

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If your loved one needs memory care in Melissa, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Melissa, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Village on the Park McKinney
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9.9
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I had no idea where to start when beginning the search for my parents. I was pleased to learn that VOP McKinney had larger apartments (2 bedroom) as my parents had to downsize from their home. The...
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.
Village on the Park McKinney is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and......Read more
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33 Floor plans available
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9.8
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9.8
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Mom spent the final 8 months of her life in Avalon Memory Care in Allen. The staff was great. There was rarely a day that my brother or I did not come by and they were always friendly to us and did their...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Avalon Memory Care in Allen. We are located at the intersection of North Greenville Avenue and High Meadow Drive, right across the street from the Allen High School Football Stadium. Besides this gorgeous secure environment, Avalon brings its national award-winning care in the......Read more
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9.8
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9.8
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I would give Legend of McKinney a 5 plus. It's excellent for the money. And the staff and director care so much for each person there. Room sizes are perfect. Loads of amenities. And absolutely beautiful.
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 Anointed Senior Living McKinney
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9.5
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We have been very pleased with our experience at Anointed. The facility and staff create a very homey, friendly atmosphere. Since the facility is relatively small, my husband and the other residents are...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Offering compassionate memory care services, Villagio of McKinney, was freshly designed to feature a brightly lit, open floor plan designed with comfortable furnishings and decorative home accessories. McKinney residents can bring their own furniture, photographs and other meaningful items so......Read more
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77 Floor plans available
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The staff truly cares for each and every patient and understands their unique levels of need. Activities are always available, and there are numerous areas for families to gather with their loved ones. Rooms...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
WELCOME TO GRAND BROOK MEMORY CARE OF MCKINNEY! Located close to McKinney's charming historic downtown, near the Highway 75/State Hwy 121 interchange, this beautiful Grand Brook community comfortably accommodates 43 residents in a cozy, residential-style home. From its welcoming front porch,......Read more
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8.3
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57 reviews
8.3
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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......Read more
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Photo of Cariad at North Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care
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My Grandfather has had nothing but positive things to say about the staff. We are from a larger community so there are less social events then he is used to but the staff does their best to keep him engaged.
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 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......Read more
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Photo of The Ivy of McKinney
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
6.8
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53 reviews
6.8
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Overall good experience but they did seem short handed at times but that may be part for the industry post covid They were very friendly and very willing to work with us to ensure our loved one was well...
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.
Recently opened in the spring of 2011, The Ivy of McKinney is a warm and cozy Community designed to promote creativity and independence within a safe and loving environment. The Ivy of McKinney provides first-class McKinney Assisted Living and Memory Care - we would love for you to visit us with......Read more
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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.
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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.
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......Read more
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Photo of Village Green Memory Care Community McKinney
77 Photos available
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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......Read more
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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.

Cost of memory care in Melissa, TX

The average cost of senior living in Melissa is $6,501 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitewright, TX with an average of $4,391 per month.

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

Melissa, TX
$6,501/mo
$7,191/mo
$6,109/mo

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

Melissa, TX
$6,501/mo
$4,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,501/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,949/mo
Studio
$5,969/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,185/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,183/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Melissa

Recent reviews for memory care in Melissa

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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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.

Melissa review score based on 62 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 11 Melissa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melissa 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

Melissa review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Melissa, TX11 facilities
8.4
Anna, TX18 facilities
8.7
New Hope, TX27 facilities

Review subcategories for Melissa 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 62 reviews of 11 Melissa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Melissa 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.
Melissa, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Melissa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melissa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melissa, 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 Melissa 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 Melissa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Melissa, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
73.5%
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 Melissa 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 Melissa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melissa, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
90.9%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melissa 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 Melissa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melissa, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
16.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Melissa 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 Melissa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melissa, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Melissa 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 Melissa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melissa, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
81.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 memory care facilities near Melissa, Texas. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Melissa, Texas are Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Avalon Memory Care - Allen and Avalon Memory Care - Carrollton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 13 memory care facilities near you in Melissa, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Melissa, 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 Melissa, 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 Melissa, Texas ranges from $4 to $489900. The average Memory Care cost in Melissa, Texas is $6,501. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Melissa, 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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