Best Memory Care in Cameron County, TX

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 memory care providers in Cameron County, TX using TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in TX
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Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Harlingen (Estrellita Subdivision)
124
Facility 124
TX AVG 82
Rank #118 / 635
ANo
37
Facility 37
TX AVG 40
Rank #404 / 736
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 17
Rank #341 / 386
-
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 6
Rank #302 / 607
1.5--Suite
Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare
MC
NH
SNF
Brownsville (Los Ebanos)
100
Facility 100
TX AVG 82
Rank #235 / 635
B+No
71
Facility 71
TX AVG 40
Rank #55 / 736
55
Facility 55
TX AVG 17
Rank #1 / 386
-
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 6
Rank #533 / 607
-125-
Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Harlingen
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 82
Rank #135 / 635
B+No
49
Facility 49
TX AVG 40
Rank #270 / 736
30
Facility 30
TX AVG 17
Rank #54 / 386
-
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 6
Rank #533 / 607
3.4--Private Rooms
Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Brownsville
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 82
Rank #135 / 635
C-No
34
Facility 34
TX AVG 40
Rank #436 / 736
20
Facility 20
TX AVG 17
Rank #100 / 386
-
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #471 / 607
-84-
Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mercedes
123
Facility 123
TX AVG 82
Rank #125 / 635
C-No
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 40
Rank #531 / 736
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 17
Rank #267 / 386
-
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #471 / 607
-48-
Golden Palms Retirement Center and Healthcare
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Harlingen
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 82
Rank #398 / 635
C-Yes
50
Facility 50
TX AVG 40
Rank #253 / 736
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The Heights of Alamo
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Alamo
130
Facility 130
TX AVG 82
Rank #91 / 635
-No
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 40
Rank #589 / 736
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 17
Rank #291 / 386
-
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #471 / 607
2.0--Private / Semi Private
Valley View IL
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Harlingen
129
Facility 129
TX AVG 82
Rank #95 / 635
?Yes
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 40
Rank #371 / 736
22
Facility 22
TX AVG 17
Rank #80 / 386
Csl Harlingen Court LLC
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #471 / 607
-112Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fountainwood at Lake Houston
MC
AL
IL
Atascocita (Harmaston)
118
Facility 118
TX AVG 82
Rank #161 / 635
?Yes
33
Facility 33
TX AVG 40
Rank #449 / 736
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 17
Rank #341 / 386
17990 W Lake Houston Parkway Opco LLC
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 6
Rank #55 / 607
-1-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Valley View Senior Living
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Harlingen
129
Facility 129
TX AVG 82
Rank #95 / 635
?Yes
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 40
Rank #483 / 736
-Csl Harlingen Court LLC
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #471 / 607
--12Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other TX memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 12 analyzed for Cameron County. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Situated in the welcoming neighborhood of Harlingen, TX, Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a dedicated community providing skilled nursing, memory care, long-term care, respiratory, and rehabilitation services. Large and cozy accommodations such as suites are available for its residents. With an expert and empathetic team, the community offers individualized treatment plans and daily specialized activities to help stimulate brain therapy for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Experience its top-quality amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy delightful chef-prepared meals based on dietary needs, medication management, wound care and management, and a beauty and barber shop. Explore its beautiful spaces such as the courtyard and gazebo. Have fun with interactive daily activities and create meaningful memories with new friends. With Sun Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, seniors can enjoy the utmost care and support.

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Overview of Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Nestled in the welcoming community of Brownsville, TX, Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare is an inviting senior living community that provides memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation care, and long-term care services. With a highly equipped and empathetic team, residents can receive personalized care plans catering to their immediate interests and needs. In terms of memory care, the community provides the best care for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through its advanced Integrated Cognitive Program.

Dedicated to providing exceptional services, residents can receive immediate care and support from its expert physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and language pathologists. The Alta Vista Rehabilitation and Healthcare is ideal for seniors seeking for the utmost care and support.

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Overview of Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Harlingen, TX. Nursing home care provides an ongoing residential setting, while skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The home has 120 beds and private rooms, so residents have a room rather than a shared sleeping space.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 10 minutes per resident each day, representing daily hands on nursing time for each resident. A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Jose Longoria serves as the administrator. Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

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Overview of Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Brownsville, TX. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom relief, and respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The center has 120 beds, with 82% occupancy, so the full bed capacity is not occupied. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover a long stay.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 31 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Giselle Gomez serves as the administrator, and the range of care services may suit a resident whose needs could change over time or a family caregiver who needs a short term care arrangement.

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Overview of Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation

Mid Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Mercedes, Texas, offering memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care supports short stays when a resident’s usual family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The home has 123 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 51 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time available for resident care. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, and Marcos A. Cavazos serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Golden Palms Retirement Center and Healthcare

Golden Palms Retirement Center and Healthcare in Harlingen, Texas, offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time within the same community.

The home has 60 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay.

In house therapy and rehabilitation services let a resident receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, and physician house calls bring medical visits to the community. A pool, salon or spa, landscaped courtyard, and walking paths provide on site options for swimming, personal grooming, and outdoor time, while pets are allowed so a resident may keep a pet at the community.

Monthly activity calendars include group activities, frequent outings, and sightseeing trips, and transportation is available to medical and retail appointments. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of The Heights of Alamo

The Heights of Alamo offers nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Alamo, TX. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 130 beds, with private and semi-private housing. A private option gives one resident an individual living space, while a semi-private option accommodates two residents. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, including someone who needs supervised memory care or nursing support.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid may help a family whose savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Federico Stutzner serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Valley View Il

Valley View Il offers assisted living, continuing care retirement community services, independent living, and memory care in Harlingen, Texas. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment, whereas independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available in one community. As a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move from independent living to assisted living or memory care without leaving Valley View Il. The home may suit someone who wants the possibility of changing care levels in one setting.

Valley View Il has 129 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. The layouts include options for a single resident, a couple, or someone who wants a companion. The area has a Walk Score of 39 and is dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives will generally need transportation for routine trips outside the community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a companion animal. Jesus Ramirez serves as administrator, and Csl Harlingen Court operates the community.

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Overview of Fountainwood at Lake Houston

Fountainwood at Lake Houston offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Atascocita, Texas. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Care needs can change. Having all three care levels on one campus allows a resident to move to a different level of care as needs grow without leaving the community. The range of care levels makes Fountainwood at Lake Houston a good fit for someone whose support needs could change over time.

Fountainwood at Lake Houston has 118 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing options. A two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together, while a studio provides one private living space. Its Walk Score is 33 out of 100, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with their pets at the community. Victor Schloss serves as administrator, and 17990 W Lake Houston Parkway Opco operates the community.

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Overview of Valley View Senior Living

Valley View Senior Living is an inviting senior living community in Harlingen, TX, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A safe and secure living space is guaranteed with a wide selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to choose from. Residents who need extra care and assistance are provided with a dependable care team available 24/7 to provide assistance with daily living activities and other supportive services they may need to continue living the lifestyle they want.

Dedicated to its residents’ enrichment, the community regularly conducts a vibrant range of activities designed to nurture residents’ overall aspects of well-being. A nourishing dining experience is made available by a talented culinary team that prepares diverse and healthy menus of exquisite cuisines. The community also offers access to a wide array of amenities to offer residents spaces for their diverse needs and interests.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Cameron County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cameron County, TX. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 106The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cameron County, TX. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Cameron County, TX

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Texas?

Assisted living in Texas supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Texas Medicaid cover memory care?

Texas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Texas) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 memory care communities in Cameron County, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Cameron County, TX?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Cameron County, TX, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Cameron County, TX?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.