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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Smiley, TX

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If your loved one needs memory care in Smiley, A Place for Mom can help. With 44 memory care facilities in Smiley, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Smiley Memory Care Facilities | 958 Reviews

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Three years ago I placed both of my parents in assisted living at Sage Springs. My mom was admitted into the memory care unit, where she received very good care from all the staff. They were very patient and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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
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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
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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.
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.
48 spacious living accommodations make up the Golden Age Assisted Living facility. Golden Age Home Assisted living is the perfect arrangement for those who may no longer be able to live safely at home but need only a little assistance to live life to the fullest.In the late 1950s it became...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Colonial Manor Care Center has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Located in the historic town of New Braunfels, on the IH 35 Corridor, we are close to several local hospitals as well as hospitals in San Antonio and Austin. We provide a separate wing for Women and Men on our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Smiley, TX

The average cost of senior living in Smiley is $4,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kenedy, TX with an average of $3,870 per month.

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

Smiley, TX
$4,533/mo
$4,381/mo
$4,400/mo

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

Smiley, TX
$4,533/mo
$4,885/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,533/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,388/mo
Studio
$4,583/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,281/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,310/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Smiley

Recent reviews for memory care in Smiley

Argent Court Seguin

4.0
So far, things are going pretty well here. The staff is nice and friendly and they seem to care. The facility is nice and well kept as far as I can see. We haven't had any major issues with Argent Court so far.

Morada Victoria

5.0
Overall Experience has been great. Loved the staff. The quality of care was wonderful. They always had activities going and encouraged mom all the way till the end of her life. The Memory Care unit in Victoria is a blessing to families.

Sodalis Victoria Assisted Living

4.0
Sodalis is clean, serves a variety of hot meals and the staff is very friendly. The activities director has gotten my mom to join in some of the activities which is something new for her. She is not a social butterfly.

Smiley review score based on 188 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 188 reviews of 35 Smiley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smiley 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

Smiley review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Smiley, TX35 facilities
8.3
Nixon, TX69 facilities
8.6
Stockdale, TX114 facilities

Review subcategories for Smiley 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 188 reviews of 35 Smiley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smiley 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.
Smiley, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Smiley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiley, 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 Smiley 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 Smiley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smiley, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.9%
66.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
49%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
73.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.1%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.9%
62.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.3%
73.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Smiley 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 Smiley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smiley, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.6%
75.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
46.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.7%
71.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.3%
26.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smiley 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 Smiley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiley, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
16.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiley 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 Smiley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiley, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiley 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 Smiley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiley, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
34.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.3%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
55.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
47.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 44 memory care facilities near Smiley, Texas. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Smiley, Texas is Brookdale Nacogdoches. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 44 memory care facilities near you in Smiley, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smiley, Texas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Smiley, Texas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Smiley, Texas ranges from $1600 to $12550. The average Memory Care cost in Smiley, Texas is $4,533. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smiley, Texas typically starts at $1600. 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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