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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Houston, DE

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

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pilottown, Lewes Beach and Mayfair.
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Photo of Brookdale Dover
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11 Floor plan available
9.2
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9.2
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Our loved one says the meat is tough as well as the carrots, they are kind of disappointed with the quality. Our loved one only plays bingo but does enjoy the happy hours. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Here you’ll have the care you need so you can focus on the fun.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, Brookdale Dover with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. So go ahead and take a tai chi...
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9.1
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56 reviews
9.1
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56 reviews
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I would recommend The Milford Place. Mom's experience has been good. She has been made comfortable and really enjoys socializing with the other residents. Unfortunately there are a few issues. The dining...
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
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9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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30 reviews
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In general the staff is very caring and helpful. As with most facilities; they seem to be short staffed with call-out and hiring the right people. Unfortunately, I find this true with most businesses in...
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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3838 Floor plans available
8.6
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38 reviews
8.6
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38 reviews
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It felt like home to my parent. Pricing was reasonable. Staff was helpful and we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Harmony at Kent is a new community, opening Late Fall of 2021. We are supported by Harmony Senior Services based in Charleston, S.C. Our new community will have 195 apartments catering to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Featuring a formal dining room, bistro- style restaurant...
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77 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.5
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26 reviews
7.5
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26 reviews
5 star
45%
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27%
3 star
12%
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Kind and caring staff in the Memory Care area. Couldn't do enough for my father and we were so appreciative. [name removed] was absolutely amazing. Room sizes in memory care were good. 1 room bed/living...
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.
State Street Assisted Living is a community that is dedicated to the mission of making sure that every resident is like a part of  our extended family.   At State Street, we ensure that each resident is able to live their life to the highest potential by receiving personal...
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6.0
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6.0
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They are so awesome I cannot say enough about them. My uncle loves it there. Small town values. He was at [community removed] for 6 months beautiful property bells and whistles and awful staff uncaring...
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.
The Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
     Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware.  We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware.  The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.

Cost of memory care in Houston, DE

The average cost of senior living in Houston is $5,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bowers, DE with an average of $5,590 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Houston, DE vs. nearby cities

Houston, DE
$5,936/mo
$5,936/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Houston, DE vs. the state and national average

Houston, DE
$5,936/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,936/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Houston, DE by room type

Semi-Private
$5,705/mo
Studio
$6,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,908/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,516/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Houston over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Houston

Recent reviews for memory care in Houston

Brookdale Dover

5.0
Mom enjoys her “stay” at Brookdale and tells me how nice everyone is . She enjoys putting puzzles together with her friend and playing bingo. Whenever I am there for mealtime the food always looks and smells great.

Milford Place

5.0
My mother has severe dementia and has pretty much lost communication abilities. But [name removed] and her aides have gotten Mom to participate in many more activities than I was able to get her to do when she lived with me! She is well cared for and seems comfortable-not sure she can express ...
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Harmony at Kent in Dover, DE

4.9
We relocated my mother-in-law from Florida and quickly realized that her memory issues were more than just age related. From start to move in, Harmony at Kent helped ease our minds knowing that she would be safe and cared for. She is very happy with her apartment and enjoys the food and ...
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Houston review score based on 76 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 11 Houston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Houston 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

Houston review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Houston, DE11 facilities
8.3
Harrington, DE42 facilities
8.6
Milford, DE12 facilities

Review subcategories for Houston 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 76 reviews of 11 Houston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Houston 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.
Houston, DE averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Houston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houston, 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 Houston 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 Houston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Houston, DENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Houston 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 Houston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Houston, DENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Houston 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 Houston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houston, DENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Houston 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 Houston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houston, DENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Houston 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 Houston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Houston, DENational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Dover, Milford Place and Dover Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Houston, Delaware. See full list of communities.

There are 13 memory care facilities near Houston, Delaware. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Houston, Delaware is Milford Place. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 13 memory care facilities near you in Houston, Delaware typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Houston, Delaware, 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 Houston, Delaware, 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 Houston, Delaware ranges from $2650 to $10494. The average Memory Care cost in Houston, Delaware is $5,936. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Houston, Delaware typically starts at $2650. 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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