Dementia, and specifically Alzheimers, is a serious, growing problem. In fact, 1 out of every 10 adults over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s dementia. As Lewisville’s senior population continues to grow (24% growth between 2015 and 2020), so does the concern about aging and the risk of cognitive impairment.
In Lewisville, the number of deaths for those 65 and older caused or partly caused by Alzheimer’s disease rose 76% between 2015 and 2020. To put that in perspective, the number of deaths from all causes for that same age group only increased by 50%, 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 (10% in Lewisville 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 Lewisville. 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 Lewisville, 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:
Located beside LLELA Nature Preserve, BeeHive Homes Lewisville offers a smaller, home-like setting with a high caregiver-to-resident ratio. Trained caregivers are available 24 hours a day to help with tasks of daily life, such as medication management, bathing, dressing, incontinence management and grooming. The secure building and courtyard allow memory care residents a sense of freedom and independence to explore but also ensures their safety. Housekeepers provide cleaning and laundry services daily. Home-cooked meals are served three times a day in a communal dining room, and snacks are always available to residents upon request. The rooms are fully furnished and equipped with an emergency call system, cable television and telephone. The professional staff plans life enrichment activities geared to each individual's needs and interests, allowing seniors to socialize and gain a sense of purpose in their daily lives.
Residents' family members praise the caring and attentive staff. Speaking of her mother's experience, one reviewer says, "BeeHive Homes of Lewisville Old Town Memory Care is by far the golden gem of care facilities. The team at BeeHive are ALL caring, loving and very patient. They style her hair, paint her fingernails and have her participate in crafts and baking."
Rockbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lewisville provides seniors with individualized assistance. Staff members who are specially trained to assist individuals with memory loss provide around-the-clock care. The community features a secure, supportive setting with private apartments. Residents can participate in daily activities, enjoy the latest movies in the comfortable theater and relax in the contained outdoor courtyard within the memory care unit. Meals are served in the Betty Boop Bistro, a restaurant-style dining facility designed to create retro appeal.
Reviewers call Rockbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care a clean, well-kept facility with warm, friendly staff who truly cares about the residents. ?One person notes, "Over and over again I have witnessed the staff demonstrate authentic human caring! To me this means more than anything. This is a very special place because of its very special staff."
Inspired Living Lewisville offers luxury care for seniors needing assisted living or memory care services. Memory care residents receive compassionate care from staff members trained in the Inspired Journeys Memory Care program. Every resident is fully evaluated during the intake process to ensure they are properly supported and measures are in place to help preserve cognitive function. The secured memory care community's residents can choose between private and semiprivate apartments and all-day dining options. However, most residents enjoy three gourmet meals served in a restaurant-like dining area. The Grate Eats program provides accommodations for those who struggle with feeding issues, and the staff is always around to assist with the activities of daily living. Residents are encouraged to remain engaged during their free time by participating in crafts, music therapy, games or relaxing with friends in the club room.
Most reviews of Inspired Living Lewisville speak to the community's elegant decor and mention the caring staff. One family member writes, "Inspired living has been a great place for my grandmother to call her home. The staff is very helpful and quick to communicate with any questions or concerns you may have. It has been a very pleasant experience, and we are grateful for the good care they give to my grandmother."
Avalon Memory Care - Lewisville is surrounded by green space, creating a calm and relaxing setting inside and out of the community. Avalon specializes in award-winning memory care, and has light and airy shared areas and living quarters. Residents and their loved ones can request assistance with grooming, medication management and dining. Social activities include baking, gardening, reminiscence games and gentle exercise. Creative pursuits are also encouraged. The community serves three home-cooked nutritious meals daily, with snacks and hydration options available throughout the day. Security monitors the community 24 hours a day so that residents and their family members have peace of mind no matter where their loved ones might roam on the Avalon campus.
Reviews mention the comfortable environment of this community, the highly-secured areas for residents to roam, services and staff professionalism. One reviewer says, "My mom moved into Avalon Memory Care - Lewisville about a month ago. The folks are very caring and very loving. It's very bright and cheery. Everything was colorful and bright."
Cedar Crest of Lewisville, TX, is an attractive residence where seniors can benefit from memory care and assisted living support. The community has been certified by the State of Texas to provide Alzheimer's care. Regular activities, including art classes, gardening and several kinds of physical exercise, keep seniors mentally stimulated. Another community tool is Dakim Brain Fitness exercises. The enclosed courtyard has paved walkways as well as a butterfly garden. In bad weather, residents can stroll along indoor walking paths. The 24-hour staff includes a licensed nurse and provides medication management, housekeeping and laundry. Residents can choose from two studio floor plans or a companion suite. All apartments include a bathroom with stall shower and a kitchenette. Cedar Crest welcomes residents of all religions. There is a visiting rabbi in addition to regular Protestant and Catholic services.
Residents and their loved ones praise Cedar Crest staff for its friendliness and compassion. One reviewer writes, "I love it here. It's the great people here that make this a great facility." They also enjoy the many activities available. A granddaughter says, "They've taken really good care of my grandma.trying to help improve her mental and emotional well-being. They keep me informed."
Prestonwood Court is nestled next to Indian Creek Park in Plano, Texas, just two miles from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano and 10 miles from Lewisville. This community follows the embrace principles, which include wellness, enrichment and creativity, to give memory care residents opportunities to foster connections and meaningful moments. These opportunities can be created through an array of programs. Memory care residents can participate in morning exercises, attend ice cream socials and share their favorite songs and funny videos. They have also access to spa and salon services and can spend time relaxing in the courtyard or watching movies in the theater room.
Families appreciate that Prestonwood Court has kind, considerate staff members who cultivate a close-knit atmosphere. One resident's family member writes, "The staff was very caring and awesome in all respects." She continues, "All the staff in Memory Care were like that. They quickly became part of our family, as did the families of the other residents."
Atria Carrollton provides memory care in a suburban city near Dallas, Texas. The community's Life Guidance program is individualized to help each resident build cognitive strength. Residents can improve their physical strength at the physical therapy center. Licensed nurses assist with medication management and coordinate on treatment plans with doctors. Caregivers aid with activities of daily living such as grooming, bathing and ambulation. Residents can receive hair styling at the on-site salon. The community offers many activities including a chapel, movie theater and library. Outdoor walkways and resident-tended gardens encourage independence in a safe setting. Residents live in rooms that include utilities and personal temperature controls. Staff provides housekeeping and laundry services. Chefs prepare three healthy meals every day.
Visitors praise the compassion of the community's staff. One remarks, "The staff was very friendly and informative." Another guest mentions how well-kept the building is, saying, "We thought the place was very clean. It was a great location for us too."
Rosewood Assisted Living & Memory Care is located in the suburbs of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with an environment designed to meet the needs of memory care residents. Detail-oriented care is provided by experienced staff members and a licensed nurse available 24/7 who are trained in the Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care. Staff also assists with medication management, laundry and housekeeping, as well as bathing, dressing, hygiene and incontinence management. The community utilizes cutting-edge treatment such as the award-winning PARO, an FDA-approved therapeutic robotic seal, which offers benefits similar to animal therapy. Each resident also has a book detailing their life, highlighting milestones and important events, and some activities are based on these personal experiences. Chef-prepared, restaurant-style meals are served three times daily, with certain items available to order at any time of day.
Residents and their loved ones praise the attentive staff and clean environment. "The level of care is warms my heart," one relative writes. "The patience and compassion they have for the residents allows me to sleep at night knowing my loved one is safe and secure. The leadership team are very hands-on."
Sonoma House provides memory care and assisted living near Dallas in Carrollton, Texas. The community's unique "small house" model encourages personalized care with a lower resident-to-staff ratio. Caregivers are available 24/7 to aid with eating, grooming and ambulation. Nurses administer medications and provide specialized memory care that is designed to offer cognitive support. The community has a wellness center and physical therapists who can help residents rebuild their strength. Residents can enjoy regular social outings that are planned by a full-time life enrichment director. Staff provides housekeeping, laundry and transportation to medical appointments. Residents receive three meals a day, as well as 24-hour access to snacks.
Family members praise how supportive the staff is. One relative says, "All of his care givers are specially trained in memory care and have done a wonderful job of helping us with this transition. I visit almost daily and come away feeling that he is safe and well cared for."
The Auberge at Valley Ranch uses the Montessori-inspired SPARK program to help residents in its memory care community find meaningful experiences and connections. SPARK employs a special set of assessments to discover each individual's needs and abilities. Staff members then design a personalized care plan and encourage each resident to participate in fitting activities. Indeed, activities are plentiful in this community. Crafts, games, exercise sessions, puzzles, clubs, parties and music fill the calendar. Residents are invited to participate in planning and cooking meals, gardening and other life-enriching endeavors. The Auberge at Valley Ranch is specially designed for safety and comfort. Resident apartments are spacious and filled with natural light, and common areas are tastefully decorated. Staff members provide help with daily living activities and continually assess and monitor residents' health.
Residents and their families appreciate the excellent care at The Auberge at Valley Ranch. One reviewer remarks, "Since we have moved my Mom the stress has just melted away." The reviewer continues: "The staff are all so very caring and friendly, and we don't worry at all. She seems happy and adjusted."
The Crossings at Flower Mound is a memory care community conveniently located next to the Center Place medical center in Flower Mound, Texas, approximately a 20-minute drive from Lewisville. The staff incorporates a holistic approach to memory care called THRIVE, which focuses on maintaining and improving residents' emotional, physical and social wellness. Residents have access to specialty services, such as occupational, speech and physical therapy. There are plenty of social activities for residents to choose from, and they can also stay active by participating in sunrise exercises or golf putting practice. This community also has an on-site beauty salon, secure courtyard and relaxation room where residents can relieve stress.
The Crossings at Flower Mound earns praise for having kind, attentive staff members and well-kept accommodations. One reviewer writes, "They were very personable with the patients and the guests. They're also very knowledgeable and very helpful. They had a garden that the residents worked on too. I saw that the rooms were nice and clean, and well cared for."
Sitting in an open field by a beautiful creek, River Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is less than 10 minutes from Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas. This community's Legend Memory Care program provides a sense of purpose and connection to seniors with dementia through innovative care that preserves mobility, motor function and sensory skills. For each resident, the professionally trained staff creates an individualized care plan that includes tailored therapeutic programs and recreational activities. Caregivers, including licensed nurses, are on duty 24/7 to provide medication assistance, continence care and help with activities of daily living. The PARO Seal program offers therapeutic robotic seals that use biofeedback technologies to respond to humans. Petting and playing with them can reduce stress, anxiety and agitation while promoting neuroplasticity to stimulate memory formation.
Family members rave about the beautiful facilities and responsive staff. A resident's daughter writes, "The facilities are awesome. The staff is totally wonderful. They're very responsive, very dedicated, and very receptive to my mother's needs. It's a very beautiful place. They really work with you in terms of addressing your family member's individual needs."
Wyndham Court of Plano offers compassionate and quality memory care for residents with dementia care needs. Caregivers follow a person-centered care model and the community's signature Symphony of Life memory care program to ensure each resident is given attention based on their unique qualities and life experiences. Wyndham Court offers many amenities and services including housekeeping and laundry, concierge services, transportation to appointments offsite and emergency response. Residents are kept active both mentally and physically with a wide range of activities and social functions such as art classes, exercise classes and planned excursions. Nutritious meals are served daily in the dining room where residents can interact with each other as well as staff. The community also has a full-service salon, library and family events. Wyndham Court strives to make the community a home-like environment where their residents feel safe and cared for.
Residents and families have positive feedback for the services at Wyndham Court of Plano. One reviewer writes, "My 88-year-old father has been living at Wyndham Court since January. The staff is very welcoming and attentive."
Autumn Leaves of Carrollton is situated in the High Meadow of Indian Creek neighborhood of Carrollton, Texas, just 10 miles east of Lewisville. This memory care community is designed with an easy-to-navigate way-finding plan to help residents feel safe, comfortable and at home. Staff members provide biography-based care tailored to each resident's preferences and centered around their cognitive and physical wellness. The Inspired Connections program offers personalized care through specialized programs such as Musical Memories, Purposeful Living and Meaningful Movement. Each program provides residents with opportunities to stimulate their brains and encourage physical activity. Residents also have access to secured courtyard areas where they can enjoy spending time in the fresh air.
Autumn Leaves of Carrollton earns high marks for having kind staff members and planning entertaining events. One resident's loved one says, "The staff has been warm, caring and friendly. They are always willing to help and listen to individual needs and requests. Autumn Leaves of Carrollton offers many events for the residents and families that are fun and well-planned."
Avanti Senior Living is a resort-like assisted living and memory care community that specializes in offering support to residents with dementia via the Salize program. Caregivers are trained to provide residents with 24/7 assistance via a holistic approach to care. All memory care residents receive individualized treatment plans designed to lower the use of mood-stabilizing drugs by reducing anxiety and agitation. Throughout the day, Salize capitalizes on providing engagement opportunities through arts and crafts, daily exercise in the fitness center and time to relax. All residents receive three chef-prepared meals daily in a bistro dining atmosphere that emphasizes the flavors of the world.
Many reviewers are happy with the care their families receive and note the beauty of the community. One reviewer notes, "They are committed to giving their residents the best care, and it shows in how they treat people who live there. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the residents' needs "
Avalon Memory Care is located in a residential neighborhood near the local fire station, enabling fast EMS response for medical emergencies. The small community is designed to resemble a residential home with shared common areas, including a living room, open kitchen and lounge area centrally located away from bedrooms. All staff members receive extensive training in dementia and Alzheimer's care and offer 24/7 support to residents to help reduce agitation, keep them engaged and observe any changes in cognitive, physical, emotional and social functioning. Throughout the day, residents are encouraged to remain active and can be found crafting, gardening, baking, exercising or participating in Bible studies. In addition, the memory care community features an enclosed yard, deck and garden so that residents can soak in the sunshine and socialize freely.
Reviewers are happy with the secured areas and care their loved ones receive in this community. One says, "Both my husband and father receive loving care every day. Special needs are met. Special requests are honored. Special people are loved."
The Oaks at Flower Mound Assisted Living & Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community that utilizes a Montessori approach to care. The community offers four levels of memory care based on the cognitive awareness of memory care residents. All residents have access to caregivers around the clock who help with the daily activities of living along with basic maintenance and laundry needs. Memory care residents receive three chef-prepared meals daily and are encouraged to interact with residents at the on-site theatre or large community room and stay in shape at the exercise center. Telehealth options are available to help residents with dementia receive access to care without leaving the premises.
Many reviewers comment on the friendliness of the staff at The Oaks at Flower Mound Assisted Living & Memory Care. One remarks, "The staff is excellent, and they seem on the ball. They're also very friendly in whatever it is that they're doing, be it talking to a patient or another employee."
Dancing River is nestled in a secluded location in Grapevine, a small town located about 15 miles from Lewisville, Texas. Its staff provides 24/7 dementia and Alzheimer's care in a specialized memory care wing known as The Cottage. Taking a person-centered and Montessori learning approach, the team bonds with residents to understand their care needs. Services include assistance with daily activities ranging from bathing, dressing and grooming to incontinence care and bed transfers. Laundry and housekeeping services are provided, and the caregivers can manage seniors' medication. Activities at The Cottage, such as puzzles and support group meetings, are designed to stimulate thoughts and foster cognitive strength while encouraging social interactions. Three nutritious meals and two snacks are served daily, and residents can connect during communal food preparation activities. This pet-friendly community has landscaped courtyards for tranquil nature walks.
Visitors frequently applaud the caring staff and well-maintained community. One reviewer states, "My husband and I came in to see about this beautiful community, and we loved it. The staff met us and welcomed us with so much warmth, and we could feel the love. We were so impressed with the staff, especially the Executive Director. Thank you for such a wonderful visit."
Grand Brook Memory Care of Grapevine is an elegant but cozy memory care community situated in a residential neighborhood and laid out to resemble a residential home. Living spaces include private and shared rooms, and residents have access to community areas that function as a multi-use clubhouse. Throughout the day, memory care residents enjoy communal activities in areas such as a living room area, salon, library and exercise room. The community features a modern kitchen where a culinary team prepares three meals a day, and residents are allowed to bake recreationally with supervision and guidance. The staff at Grand Brook is trained extensively in dementia and Alzheimer's care and is available 24/7 to assist with activities and ensure residents stay safe.
Reviews of the Grand Brook Memory Care of Grapevine emphasize the caring staff and the beauty of the spacious community, with the son of a resident writing, "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. I like their attitude and the atmosphere. "
Atria Grapevine is situated near Bear Run Park and a short distance from Grapevine Lake, which speaks to the abundance of nature surrounding the community. This calming vibe is reflected within the community, with plenty of comfortable seating around the common areas. Community amenities include an on-site media room, hair salon and secure walking paths. Memory care services are administered through the Life Guidance program. Atria Grapevine is a neighborhood-style community offering cognitively stimulating social activities that include art classes, group fitness, and special performances. Safety and wellness checks are also part of the approach to memory care, administered through individualized care plans and including as much or as little daily assistance as required.
The staff's level of care and professionalism is one of the most common themes mentioned by residents and their loved ones in reviews. The homelike feel of the community is also noted. One reviewer writes, "Atria Grapevine is an exceptional facility, it's very well staffed. The dining room was very nice -- like a nice restaurant. Overall, the place is very welcoming."