Dementia, and specifically Alzheimer’s, is a serious, growing problem. In fact, 1 out of every 10 adults over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s dementia. As Grand Prairie's senior population continues to grow (19.61% growth between 2014 and 2019), so does the concern about aging and the risk of cognitive impairment.
In Grand Prairie, the number of deaths for those 65 and older caused or partly caused by Alzheimer’s disease increased by 49.9% between 2014 and 2019. To put that into perspective, the number of deaths from all causes for that same age group only increased by 9.4%, showing that Alzheimer's is a growing concern in the region. Overall, the percentage of seniors’ deaths related to Alzheimer’s is higher than the rest of the nation (8.74% in Grand Prairie vs. 6.46% in the U.S.).
To help families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of cognitive impairment find the support and care their loved ones need, we applied our unique methodology and spent dozens of hours researching senior living communities in Grand Prairie. In addition to an overview of the communities’ best features, this guide highlights the best memory care facilities in the city, and gives information about pricing, types of care provided, residents’ reviews, and more.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 83% of all caregivers are unpaid family members, relatives, or other friends, and nearly half of all care is for older adults with some form of dementia. Caregiving, especially when it involves Alzheimer’s or dementia, is extremely exhausting and time consuming, leading many caregivers to feel isolated and overwhelmed.
As a loved one continues to progress through the stages of dementia and his or her cognitive abilities continue to decline, behavioral problems, safety, and general care often become more than one caregiver can handle. This is when it’s important to find extra help, and residential facilities that have specialized memory care programs are often the best solution.
In addition to providing a safe environment, memory care programs seek to delay or halt cognitive decline while providing the opportunity for a social, independent lifestyle.
To choose the best memory care facilities in Grand Prairie, our team of researchers started by using our unique methodology to develop a list of contenders. We further refined the list in the next phase of our process by completing hands-on research for each one of the companies that we developed. Finally, we compiled online reviews from residents and families and wrote summaries of each facility that made it through our selection process.
Overall, our team:
Oxford Glen Memory Care at Grand Prairie was established in 2010 to provide innovative, personalized care for residents living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In addition to electronic charting and medication management services, the community uses LinkSenior, an evidence-based touchscreen system that engages seniors with cognitive games, music therapy and reminiscence sessions. The community's staff members also schedule numerous mind and body-enhancing activities throughout each day, including group exercise classes, games and arts-and-crafts sessions. The life engagement team works with the chefs to incorporate each resident's favorite meals into the menu rotation to spark joyous past memories and encourage optimal community engagement.
Family members are satisfied with the care of multiple family members in this well-kept, family-style community. One says, "My mother lived at Oxford Glen, and now two of my aunts live there. This is a beautiful, well-maintained facility, staffed by folks that feel like family to me."
The caregivers at Mayberry Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care Homes are committed to ensuring their residents living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease receive the respectful, dignified care they deserve. Seniors receive assistance with all activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming. The staff gets to know each resident individually and schedules activities that enhance the person's current abilities, talents and interests. Parties, arts-and-crafts sessions, games and live musical performances allow seniors to bond with their favorite past memories and make new memories with other community members. Three home-style meals are served each day, and medication and incontinence management services are provided.
Family members are happy they chose this attentive, loving community for their loved ones. One says, "The people at Mayberry Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care Homes in Grand Prairie are cordial and friendly. The place is bright and clean. I was very glad I chose to place my sister there."
Life for residents at The Waterford on Cooper is calming, fun and secure, specially designed for those with dementia. The living experience helps support those with memory loss, with tailored rooms, activity programs and dining options. Extra attention is given to each resident individually, with skilled nurses on call 24 hours a day providing care that's individual to each resident. The rooms and physical layout of the community provides a comforting, home-like feel, with soothing decor and comfortable furniture. Dementia-specific activities such as life stories and crafting are on offer to stimulate each resident's physical, emotional and psychological needs. The trained staff ensure the environment is clean, safe and tidy, following a strict cleaning regime and safety policies.
Many people love the friendly, caring staff members and say they're on call whenever help is needed. People also enjoy the bright, spacious rooms. One person said, "The staff was very good, very cordial, explained things to me, and helped me with learning about finances."
Brookdale Pecan Park provides specialized care for seniors affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Clare Bridge neighborhood offers peace of mind with secured entryways and exits, keypad entry and doorbells to monitor who goes in and out. Relationship-rich, consistent care means that residents are understood as individuals, with care plans developed around their unique needs and interests from the same specially-trained team members day after day. Available around-the-clock, staff supports residents with bathing, medication and meals. Programming is tailored for residents' physical and cognitive abilities. Standard Clare Bridge programming includes six structured activities each day, including brain games, art classes, dancing, gardening and journaling about life stories. Solace adds an additional layer of sensory activities, including music and aromatherapy, for seniors in more advanced stages of dementia. Fresh, dementia-friendly dining features nutritious meals crafted around dietary needs.
Loved ones compliment the staff. "We love how excellent the care is here!," says one reviewer. "The workers are so kind and go out of their way to take care of the residents. Our mother loves it here and we are at ease because of all the love and care that goes into making it work."
Located near the stunning Cottonwood Valley golf course, the Avalon Memory Care community creates a scenic, safe environment for residents with short-term memory loss. The skilled staff specialize in care for those with Alzheimer's, dementia, hearing or vision loss, confusion and incontinence and those suffering from balance issues. Included in the specialized care, residents can take part in recreational activities that are designed for those with memory loss and cognitive impairment, such as exercise, baking and reminiscing games. The community provides a home-like environment with private or shared accommodations, comfortable furniture and fresh linen for a high quality of living. Residents can enjoy three home-cooked, nutritious meals each day, catering to religious and dietary needs.
Relatives love the personable the staff and how well cared for residents with Alzheimer's are. One says, "Their caretakers take good care of the patients. My grandfather has now gained about 15 to 20 pounds. He has started walking and in much better spirits."
Revere Court of Arlington is a community dedicated to memory care for elders. Person-centered care ensures residents are safe and secure at all times, focusing on their physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. The staff provides a meaningful stimulating and nurturing environment to foster a sense of purpose and contentment in community members. Each resident receives an initial assessment, and this is updated regularly. Activities include interesting exercise programs, arts and crafts and fun games and contests. Pets can visit to provide an emotional connection with residents. Handrails lets community members navigate private and communal places easily, and a wandering prevention system is in place to ensure seniors stay safe. Large windows let in plenty of natural light. The monthly fee includes bed linen and towels. Healthy food comes fresh to the table for all meals, and personal tastes and preferences are catered to. Each resident receives appropriate help at mealtimes.
Family members have good things to say. A daughter comments, "I can rest at night knowing she is in an environment that is safe and with a staff who truly cares for her as a person." This relative says, "The staff works hard to have activities and experiences that give the residents something to look forward to each day."
The Villages on MacArthur's community is designed especially to meet the needs of residents living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Seniors in the memory care program live in small community groups with consistent daily routines that include life-enhancing activities, such as reminiscing hours, current events discussions, Bible studies and game times. Community excursions allow residents to remain connected to the local area, and on-site holiday celebrations let each senior's friends and family member participate in their special-occasion events. Resident accommodations and common areas are easy to navigate, which helps seniors live with the fewest restrictions possible under direct, trained supervision.
Family members are impressed with the excellent care their loved ones received over the long haul here. One says, "My mother received very good care for more than five years at Villages on MacArthur. The staff in memory care exceeded our expectations with very good care and sweet friendships over the years."
Brookdale Oak Hollow offers exceptional care for seniors living with Alzheimer's and related dementias. The community is purpose-built for residents facing cognitive challenges. It features an easy-to-navigate layout with way-finding cues and circular paths that lead residents directly to the activity areas, with secured entryways and an enclosed garden so seniors can explore the outdoors safely. Highly-trained team members know how to address the challenges facing residents with dementia. Available around the clock, they customize individual plans to help with tasks such as bathing, grooming and medication. A structure of six planned programs keeps residents engaged, with all options tailored to their cognitive level. Those with moderate to late-stage dementia can enjoy morning workouts, brain games and B-Fit fitness; seniors are encouraged to explore their abilities. Solace for those with advanced-stage dementia includes more sensory programming and time for personal care.
Loved ones praise the dedicated team. "I find Brookdale employees kind and caring," says one reviewer. "I absolutely love this location, the food, the atmosphere and most of all, the way they care for my mom. I KNOW my mom is in good hands and I thank Brookdale Oak Hollow from the bottom of my heart."
At Bedford Estates, residents receive relationship-based memory care in a welcoming environment. With the Meaningful Moments approach, purposeful programming is incorporated into each day. All activities are designed to meet the changing cognitive needs of seniors with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss. Staff members receive ongoing training in dementia care, and they assist residents around the clock through individualized service plans. A supervised, success-oriented activities program keeps seniors engaged every day of the week, with a wide range of arts-and-crafts classes, movie nights, outings to local attractions, and regularly scheduled social events and celebrations with loved ones. Three healthy meals are served throughout the day, along with snacks and refreshments that meet residents' nutritional needs. Common areas include spacious living rooms with cable TV and a fireplace, activity rooms, conversation areas and a landscaped courtyard with walking areas.
Visiting relatives appreciate the compassionate care approach. "They take such good care of their residents, especially on the memory care side," says one reviewer. "They pay special attention to their needs and make sure they are treated with dignity, grace and respect. This place is very careful about who they put in their [community]."
Heartis MidCities' caregivers strive to empower residents living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease to live as independently as possible through supporting each senior's ideas, skills and choices. The community's SPARK memory care program is a Montessori-style treatment philosophy that uses a holistic approach to give each resident a sense of purpose and belonging within the community. Seniors are given meaningful tasks, such as setting the dinner table, to help them feel accomplished each day. Caregivers implement procedural memory and thought processes to improve each senior's current skills and teach new ones, and residents are encouraged to work on projects over long periods of time to become more engaged and successful with ongoing topics of interest. Staff members help residents with all activities of daily living and remain connected to seniors through the community's 24/7 emergency call system.
Family members say the excellent staff here made their loved one's transition easy and pleasant. One writes, "As a family, we made the difficult decision to move our mom to Memory Care at Heartis in April this year. As tough as the move was on all of my family, the staff at Heartis have been exceptional in helping us all to adjust and feel comfortable."
Conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Parkwood Senior Living Healthcare provides a full spectrum of award-winning care. Its innovative memory care program is available to residents in assisted living and skilled nursing, ensuring seniors receive support tailored to their needs. The certified, experienced staff of CNAs and nurses undergo Heartfelt Connections and dementia practitioners training, and they get to know residents on a personal level to offer individualized, around-the-clock support with the activities of daily living. Activities are designed to engage seniors, with a wide range of programs and therapies that includes exercise classes, massage, music, baking, aromatherapy and horticulture therapy. A community puppy is also present, with pet visits a part of the programming. Residents with additional care needs have the support of on-site physicians, mobile X-ray and lab services, psychological referrals and wound care.
Loved ones compliment the compassionate care team. "Parkwood has really amazed me!" says one reviewer. "From the moment I came to check out the facility the staff was helpful, warm and welcoming. All I have to do is call or text and I get the answers to my questions or guidance to the solution I seek."
Conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood, Mustang Creek Estates Of Keller is close to restaurants and medical facilities, with Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital -- Keller five minutes away. This community promotes independence for seniors with memory loss by providing loving care in a homelike environment. Each resident receives an individualized care plan tailored to their needs, based on a comprehensive assessment by the highly trained staff. Memory care residents live in a secure neighborhood with an enclosed backyard, allowing them to enjoy the outdoors safely. The 24/7 caregivers provide medication management, incontinence care, routine nighttime care, intervention and redirection. They help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility. Laundry, linen and daily housekeeping services are available. Three home-cooked meals are served daily, and residents can participate in pet therapy, fitness classes and community outings.
Family members love the friendly staff and clean environment. A reviewer writes, "The Mustang Creek Estates community is kept clean, and the staff members have been super friendly. The value for cost is worth the money when it gives our family peace of mind knowing our loved one is well taken care of and getting everything she needs."
Oak Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center aims to enable residents to experience fulfilling lives. This community utilizes the Meaningful Moments program that personalizes care for each resident. Trained caregivers develop in-depth relationships with community members and their families, learning about each person's life milestones, preferences and talents. Ongoing assessments ensure each resident lives their best life and retains as much independence as possible. Daily routines integrate special times to help residents experience high-quality lives filled with joy, contentment and security. Engaging activities include exercise, arts and crafts, music, games and cooking. Snack and mealtimes provide residents with opportunities for socialization with peers and staff. Indoor spaces offer a homelike atmosphere, and the secure courtyard has walking paths for those who like to keep moving.
There are overwhelmingly upbeat comments from family about this community. A resident's sibling states, "It's been a positive experience, and I would recommend them. They're very friendly and informative." A daughter says, "The people I've talked to and dealt with have been very helpful, very nice."
Dancing River offers specialized memory care in a beautiful setting near Grand Prairie, Texas. Dancing River's specialized memory care neighborhood, The Cottage, has a high staff-to-resident ratio to ensure that all memory care residents receive attentive, compassionate care in a homelike environment. Trained staff members are available on-site 24/7 to assist residents with daily needs. Daily programming includes brain games designed for those with memory loss, Ageless Grace chair aerobics, art classes, music classes and gardening, utilizing the Montessori learning method. Dancing River also offers support groups for residents and their loved ones to foster family connections and understanding.
Residents and their family members love the caring staff and ease of living provided at Dancing River. One reviewer says, "The staff is incredible! They treat my parents the same as they would treat their own family. Every need is taken care of with a smile. My parents tell me all the time how happy they are and how wonderful the caregivers are."
For seniors with cognitive impairments due to Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, Whitley Place offers a secure, nurturing community where they can live an enriching life to the best of their abilities. Seniors reside in tastefully decorated private apartments with access to a 24-hour staff of nurses and caregivers who assist them with daily living tasks, such as bathing, incontinence care and medication administration. Residents follow a daily routine that includes sensory-based activities and opportunities to get out of the apartment and socialize with friends or family. They enjoy restaurant-style meals in the bright and comfortable dining room; dishes can be modified to meet dietary restrictions or personal preferences.
Visitors and residents of Whitley Place love the comfortable, family-like atmosphere of the community and the multitude of activities available to keep them engaged. One resident shares, "The staff here is very friendly and is willing to help us, no matter what department they work in. The food is good and alternate choices are available if someone so desires."
Grand Brook Memory Care of Grapevine is a senior living community known for its specialty memory care program. Every nurse, personal caregiver and faculty member on this community's roster first receives in-depth training on properly handling Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other dementias. Residents who have medical dietary needs as a result of their dementia receive special accommodations from Grand Brook Memory Care of Grapevine's trained, professional culinary team. Chefs use extra-flavorful blends of strong spices and herbs to help seniors smell their meals. These herbs may also increase the appetite of seniors with dementia, eliminating problems caused by malnutrition. Grand Brook Memory Care of Grapevine employs several Life Engagement Managers who monitor residents for challenging behaviors and develop dementia-friendly interventions to avoid unwanted dementia symptoms such as anger, anxiety, frustration and boredom.
Relatives praise this community's open, homelike atmosphere and its highly skilled caregivers. One daughter says, "My dad moved to Grand Brook Memory Care of Grapevine. I can't say enough nice things about it. They have really taken good care of him. When he went there, he was deteriorating rapidly, and in just two weeks he has physically gotten so much better."
Atria Grapevine's Life Guidance memory care program provides 24/7 personalized services to ensure that its residents enjoy engaging, meaningful and joyful lives. Seniors can choose between two fitness classes per day, including dancing, walking and stretching, to stay in their best possible shape. Music therapy sessions are offered regularly to improve residents' moods and connect them to their favorite past memories. Seniors' accommodations and common areas are equipped with memory displays with personal pictures and mementos to evoke spontaneous memories. Pictures of local landmarks and nostalgic images are strategically positioned throughout the community to awaken feelings of belonging and feel more homelike to the residents.
Family members rave about how the staff allowed their younger loved one to help with maintenance duties to give him a purpose to fulfill within this community. One says, "Our relative was much younger and more mobile than other memory care residents. As a result, he needed extra activities and guidance. They let him shadow the maintenance person, help vacuum and even assist the supervisor."
The memory care program at The Cottage of StoneCreek of North Richland Hills strives to improve the quality of life and slow down the progression of dementia and Alzheimer's disease for all its residents. The dedicated memory care coordinator encourages seniors to participate in brain teasers, puzzles and word game sessions that enhance their cognitive abilities. Residents also take part in the community's Ageless Grace program, a cutting-edge brain fitness program that activates each senior's creativity, imagination and strategic, analytical and kinesthetic learning abilities. Themed sensory boxes and interactive life and work stations are erected throughout The Cottage to spark spontaneous reactions and engagements from community members throughout the day.
Family members are impressed with their loved one's attentive long-term care here after transferring from another community. One relative says, "After multiple changes in management and other upsetting factors, we moved her to Stone Creek when they first opened. There are only 16 residents in memory care. Mom gets lots of attention, and it's much more peaceful. The caregivers are attentive."
Silverado Southlake Memory Care Community provides three communities for its residents living with mild, moderate and advanced dementia, Lewy body and Alzheimer's disease. The Nexus wing operates under an evidence-based program for early-stage residents that lets its residents live with purpose and experience decreased levels of depression through active social engagement. The Enrichment program lets residents who are transitioning from mild to advanced memory decline receive more individualized care, and the Sensory program includes higher levels of daily living activities assistance and non-verbal communication methods. It has 24/7 nursing services, and secured gardens and walking paths permit seniors to interact with nature securely without leaving the community.
Family members are pleased with the care their loved one has received over the years here. One says, "My mom has lived here for 3 years and the care is wonderful. What Silverado does for memory care is outstanding. We are so happy!"
Ellery Arbor Memory Care offers specialized care and support for those experiencing dementia, Alzheimer's and other memory-related disorders. Residents are cared for by 24-hour nurses and receive assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility and other daily living tasks. Each day, restaurant-style meals, snacks and beverages are served in the private dining room. Innovative life skills programs encourage seniors to participate in meaningful activities that help promote social interactions with others. Inside the memory care community is an area called "Main Street", which includes a movie theater, sweet shop, barbershop and music hall for residents to take in with family and friends. Pet therapy sessions are also available for older adults who want to bond with animals. Housekeeping and laundry services ensure all rooms and common areas are kept neat and tidy.
Family members are pleased with the care their loved ones receive at Ellery Arbor. One relative writes, "Ellery arbor memory care has turned into such a blessing for my grandma. My grandma loves the food and activities offered for residents, and I love the satisfaction of not having to worry about her."