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 Katy's senior population continues to grow (25.64% growth between 2014 and 2019), so does the concern about aging and the risk of cognitive impairment.
In Katy, the number of deaths for those 65 and older caused or partly caused by Alzheimer’s disease rose 61.62% between 2014 and 2019. To put that into perspective, the number of deaths from all causes for that same age group only increased by 13.5%, showing that Alzheimer's is a growing concern in the region. Overall, the percentage of seniors’ deaths related to Alzheimer’s is slightly higher than the rest of the nation (6.77% in Katy 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 Katy. 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 Katy, 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:
Atria Cinco Ranch, an elegant, welcoming community, offers care for those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The community's approach to memory care includes a focus on physical activity, social connection and engagement, individualized care and thoughtfully designed spaces. Caregivers, who are available 24 hours a day, assist residents with medication, and provide cooking, cleaning, home maintenance and discreet support to the residents in a safe and secure environment. The community also provides emergency alert pendants or wristbands, and nurses are on call 24/7 to give peace of mind. Residents stay connected as part of a community, and the spaces are designed to feel home-like to make residents are comfortable as possible.
One resident describes Atria Cinco Ranch as "where I have happily lived for 2 years. The staff are so dedicated -- always kind and helpful, under every situation. It's actually amazing. All kinds of people live here, with many different needs and personalities. There are so many planned activities keeping the residents involved and active. Atria Cinco Ranch is a nice place to live."
Sunrise of Cinco Ranch provides memory care in a calm and secure setting. The community uses an app that allows family members to stay connected to their loved ones through photos and videos. The community also uses an electronic health record system, ensuring that each resident receives individualized care. The caregivers, who are available 24-hours a day, assist with housekeeping, laundry and personal care, while a nurse provides monthly wellness visits. Resident suites are close to the living and dining areas, ensuring it is easy for residents to get around the community and interact with others.
One relative praised the community and its staff, saying, "It is an amazing place, the kindness and caring of the staff members is unbelievable. They treated our loved one like she was a part of their family. This is just a fantastic place."
Carriage Inn Katy offers a memory care neighborhood with dedicated memory care suites, where residents are supported by experienced care professionals who get to know every resident and provide personalized care. The community features comfortable living spaces with ample storage space, bright and cozy layouts, and safety aids such as walk-in showers are included. Housekeeping and laundry services are available. Complimentary transport is available to residents, while a safe, enclosed courtyard and walking paths help memory care residents get around the community. The community participates in reminiscence, sensory-based programs and trivia games to entertain residents and improve their cognitive performance.
One relative recommends the community, saying, "It a very caring facility. You can call anytime and the communication is good. The staff cares about the residents." Another relative states: "The staff is friendly and taking really good care of mom and her needs. They will try to engage her in the daily activities."
Cinco Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center provides a safe, warm place for seniors facing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Through their Meaningful Moments program, the staff gets to know residents as individuals, learning about their hobbies, history, family and achievements. Using this information, the team creates a holistic customized care plan to meet each resident's total needs. Arts-and-crafts classes, holiday celebrations, movie nights and other events give seniors a chance to mingle and stay busy, and family members are always welcome to join in the fun. Three meals and snacks are served daily in the dining room. Seniors can take advantage of shared living rooms and conversation areas for socializing or spend time in their spacious rooms that feature cable television and fireplaces. Residents also have a chance to interact with the community through well-organized weekly outings.
Reviews show that the staff goes to great lengths to make residents feel at home. One relative shared, "The staff is very nice and caring. They are all well-trained. They are patient in understanding all the patients, and they act like they care."
The Reserve at Katy provides a safe and secure memory care village with private suites. Wellness activities, social engagement and sensory programs help residents to stay stimulated and at peace. Teams who specialize in memory impairment enrich the lives of the residents through individualized care and service plans. Caregivers assist with personal care such as medication management, bathing, dressing and grooming. Each resident is encouraged to follow a daily routine to create their own personal sense of harmony and security. The Reserve's outdoor patio and walking space provides a safe area for residents to enjoy the outdoors, while the bright living and activity spaces are beneficial in reducing cognitive decline.
One relative describes the community as having "very nice people and a caring staff. The nursing staff is very good and [they] advocate for the residents. I would recommend them based on their staff. They seem to genuinely care about the residents and their well-being."
Caydance Assisted Living & Memory Care encourages residents to take part in daily activities to benefit physical and cognitive health. If needed, residents receiving assisted living care can transition seamlessly to memory care. Memory care residents live in a separate setting in the same community designed to ensure a comfortable and peaceful home life. Residents are able to choose from a range of meals in the dining room, enabling them to maintain independence and choice.
One relative described Caydance Assisted Living staff as "Wonderful," and stated that "everyone I met when I visited was very friendly." In review of the facilities, this relative also commented, "the place was very pretty and nice, it's clean, and it seems new." Another reviewer commented that she loves receiving photos of her father, and "They've made him feel useful and needed."
The Legacy at Falcon Point is an assisted living and memory care community located just three miles from Interstate 10 and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital in Katy, Texas. Its memory care program, Connections, is designed to help residents improve their mental and physical abilities by receiving personalized care and forge meaningful connections by participating in immersive experiences. The memory care neighborhood uses QuietCare and iN2L safety software that allows residents to move more freely while still being in a secure environment. Seniors can enjoy watching cooking demonstrations and eating nutritious meals in the dining area. They can also spend time being pampered at the on-site beauty salon and watching films in the theater room.
The Legacy at Falcon Point earns rave reviews for scheduling plenty of accessible activities. One resident's family member writes, "The way they have given my aunt her "spark" back has been amazing! I encourage anyone considering memory care for their loved one to visit the Legacy. Legacy allows memory care residents to participate in all activities, according to their ability."
AutumnGrove Cottage at Katy provides bright, cozy studio apartments for those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Experienced care professionals are available 24/7 to ensure all personal care and medical needs are met. The caregiver-to-resident ratio is high to provide high-quality, personalized care. Daily stimulating activities such as arts and crafts, brain-stimulating games and a fitness room help maintain residents' overall health. Wander guards provide peace of mind while enabling residents to maintain their independence as they move around the community.
A relative praises the community, saying, "Autumn Grove [is] a great facility. They're very caring and helped us out with everything we needed. The staff [are] very, very good, answered all of our questions, and [are] very helpful with everything that we needed. They have medical staff. They have everything that a resident needs. They have lots of activities going on. It was great."
Affectionate Care Assisted Living Home offers a safe homelike environment where seniors live comfortably while receiving memory care and assistance with daily activities. Residents have 24-hour caregiver support, nutritious home-cooked meals, housekeeping and laundry service. The facility utilizes an innovative emergency response system to ensure safety and monitor falls and prevent wandering. An onsite board-certified pharmacist provides advanced comprehensive medication management to help reduce medication-related health problems and healthcare costs, and a low resident-to-staff ratio allows caregivers to provide individualized attention to each member of the community. Memory care residents can participate in a variety of activities to encourage socialization, as well as programs and therapies that encourage and maintain functional independence.
Potential residents and their families are eagerly awaiting the opening of this community. After speaking with the owner, one online reviewer says, "They have thought of everything with so much care and have put their heart and soul into creating a home that really cares about the mental, emotional and physical condition of their residents."
Clayton Oaks Living provides care that helps those with memory loss live fulfilling lives. Compassionate professionals provide 24/7 personalized care in a friendly, warm environment. Activities that promote physical fitness, cognitive health, sensory awareness and spiritual care keep residents engaged and stimulated. Safety features such as an emergency response call system provide security, and walk-in safety showers and individually controlled thermostats make the transition easier. Residents socialize with other residents, and recreation, music and entertainment are all provided on-site.
One relative praises Clayton Oaks' memory care facilities, saying: "We were incredibly fortunate to find Clayton Oaks. They care for our mother, stimulate her mentally, [and] the caregivers [and] the administration have become loving members of our family. They provide human love and compassion. I visit my mother daily. And I have truly fallen in love with the other residents as well as the staff."
The Legacy at Long Meadow accommodates residents with memory loss, assisting them to live active and fulfilling lives. Residents are encouraged to build physical strength, improve their cognitive abilities and connect with other seniors. The Legacy at Long Meadow focuses on choice-based living, ensuring residents have a say in their care. Immersive experiences such as group activities keep residents stimulated, while the enclosed courtyard lets seniors enjoy the outdoors in a safe, secure environment. Caregivers are on-site 24/7 to take care of daily personal care activities.
One relative commends the community, saying: "As my mom's dementia progressed, we had to make a decision to move her to a memory care facility. We couldn't have found a better facility than Legacy at Long Meadow. The staff [are] extremely caring and friendly. In a couple of weeks, she was out of her room and participating in the many activities that are available. She was flourishing at this facility."
The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, specifically designed for memory care residents, focuses on what residents can do rather than what they cannot. Each resident has an individualized care plan to promote physical and mental well-being. Residents' hobbies are supported, improving their quality of life and helping them maintain a sense of purpose. A comfortable community lounge enables socialization and relaxation, while wellness programs help residents feel fulfilled. The residences are split into small, family-like neighborhoods, and residents are encouraged to bring personal mementos to make it feel more like home. Caregivers and a nurse are on-site 24/7 to provide personal and medical care, and all residences include emergency response systems.
One relative praises The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, saying, "We went with The Delaney because of the medical staff and attention. Staff members here pay very close attention to mom which has been amazing. The food looks good and it seems that they have some great selections on the menu. The architectural design is great, my mom is not bumping into things and things like that so we are pleased with that aspect of it. I would recommend to others."
Brookdale Sugar Land provides a safe, yet vibrant community where seniors are encouraged to maintain an active lifestyle. Its Clare Bridge memory care unit develops customized care plans, organizing six planned activities daily based on residents' interests and abilities. Caregivers receive ongoing dementia care training and are on site around the clock to assist residents with everything from housekeeping and laundry to hygiene and medication management. The community's 24/7 security and enclosed courtyard provide a secure environment for seniors struggling with memory loss. Residents can enjoy the outdoor gardens and bird aviary as well as multiple indoor amenities, including a library, game room, TV lounge, theater and beauty salon. Daily meals are served restaurant-style in the main dining room.
Residents are pleased with the community's homelike atmosphere and caring staff. One family member states, "Brookdale Sugar Land is very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They also bring them out to be in the community and get them moving and active."
The Avenues of Fort Bend offers pet-friendly apartments and memory care services surrounded by landscaped grounds with outdoor space and common areas for socializing. The community's memory care programs are tailored to personal needs with a high staff-per-resident ratio. Staff apply an evidence-based approach to cognitive challenges, using the Montessori method of learning. Memory care programs include Dementia Live, a simulated exercise to help family and friends understand what it's like to live with dementia, as well as the Ageless Grace brain fitness program that helps unleash analytical, creative and memory recall skills. Trained professionals are on-site 24/7 to assist with medication, personal care and housekeeping.
Residents' family members praise the friendly staff, beautiful facilities and the range of activities. One family member says her mother "goes to exercise every morning, which she never had before. She never played bingo before, and now she is playing bingo."
The Auberge at Sugar Land, which is located minutes from Cullinan Park and the GlobalSelect at Sugar Land Regional Airport in Sugar Land, Texas, offers memory care services. Memory care residents can stay active by participating in aerobic and weightlifting exercises, and they can form connections by attending seasonal holiday parties and quarterly family events. They can also sharpen their minds by hearing from guest speakers and working on crafts projects. The SPARK memory care program cultivates a routine that allows residents to live as independently as possible.The community's restaurant offers several menu options at each meal, including seasonal items specially prepared by the on-site executive chef.
Families appreciate The Auberge at Sugar Land's attentive, caring staff members. "I visited my wife on a regular basis and had an excellent relationship with the staff. Her care could not have been better, nice rooms, good food, with plenty of resident activities. You could not choose a better home for your loved one," writes one reviewer.
Pines at Bellaire offers personalized memory care services, promoting residents' physical, mental and spiritual well-being though socializing, family involvement and engaging activities. Certified memory care staff and an on-site nurse are available 24/7, with 24-hour emergency response pendants available in each apartment. Scheduled transportation helps residents run errands, attend appointments and maintain their independence. The community's friendship garden encourages socialization, and a courtyard patio provides a safe space to be outdoors.
One relative describes the quality of the community, saying, "It looked nice, bright, open, and airy. The staff seemed very nice. In the memory care, they had their own bathrooms, nice big rooms, nice windows, and a nice eating area. I only saw a handful of residents throughout the whole place. The dining area was very nice, spacious, clean and well-kept."
Landon Ridge Sugar Land Assisted Living & Memory Care provides a calming and friendly environment where seniors with memory loss can feel at home. Memory Care residents receive personalized care and supervision from a team that's been trained specifically to meet the needs of seniors with memory impairment. Three nutritious restaurant-style meals are served each day in a supportive personalized dining environment which includes dementia-friendly menus and individualized dining assistance. A private dining room is available for family and residents' use. Planned activities and outings provide opportunities for residents to socialize but they also have the freedom to choose more privacy if desired. Memory care residents can also enjoy time outdoors in beautifully landscaped courtyards with patios and walking paths.
Residents and families love the available amenities and activities, including music, storytelling, a game room and a library. One online reviewer says, "They have lots of storytelling, which my mom loves. It is called The Treasured Memory. Everybody brings what they want and tells whatever story they want."
The Reserve at First Colony is a secure living community designed for seniors with memory loss. Individualized care and service plans are tailored for each resident based on their needs. Restaurant-style dining includes three chef-prepared meals served each day. A private dining room is available, as well as individualized dietary supervision and dining assistance. Memory care residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, transferring, incontinence care and medication management. Dedicated life enrichment teams are specially trained to work with seniors with memory impairment. Residents can participate in a variety of programs and activities designed to promote wellness, sensory stimulation, social engagement and personal reminiscence.
Residents love participating in the various fun activities and events offered in the community. One online reviewer writes, "They offer a lot of activities, like bingo, exercises, singing, and events, and try not to let the residents just stay in their rooms. I am really pleased with the place."
Villa at Riverstone is situated near downtown Houston and Sugar Land Memorial Park, close to shopping and restaurants. This memory care community is specially designed for seniors with memory loss who need added safety measures and assistance with daily living. Various scheduled activities support the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual wellness of the residents. A dedicated relaxation room provides a place for seniors to ease stress through sensory cues. Sensory stimulation is also used to help memory care residents connect with memories and positive experiences. Life Story Boxes help seniors to reminisce and share life stories. Residents are encouraged to enjoy nature in a secure enclosed courtyard with flower gardens and walking paths.
Families of residents appreciate that the staff is attentive and their loved ones are well cared for. One online reviewer says her mother enjoys living there. "She's a memory care patient, so they have puzzles, group activities, and anything geared towards helping a memory care patient," she adds.
Barton House is a small senior living community for those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. It provides personalized care in a relaxed, homelike environment with an emphasis on freedom and interpersonal contact. Skilled, trained staff are on site 24/7 to support seniors with their personal care needs. A certified activity director on staff manages a program of games, entertainment, religious services and other activities, giving residents the chance to pursue their interests. Small pets are welcome in resident living areas. Visitors are invited to join residents for meals and may also stay overnight as guests. Each studio is equipped with a kitchenette, and seniors also have the option of requesting meal service or taking meals in the communal dining room.
Reviewers praise the community for its calming environment and the quality of care provided, with one daughter of a resident stating, "I found the overall quality of her life improved and the care she received there was the best possible. I would unreservedly recommend The Barton House." The property's garden and secured walking areas in particular are often highlighted positively by residents.