Best Memory Care in Dallas, TX

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 50 memory care providers in Dallas, 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Presbyterian Village North
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Dallas (Lake Highlands)
88
Facility 88
TX AVG 82
Rank #289 / 635
No
61
Facility 61
TX AVG 40
Rank #128 / 736
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 17
Rank #111 / 386
-
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 6
Rank #533 / 607
A----
The Sage Oak of Preston Hollow
MC
AL
Dallas (Melshire Estates)
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 82
Rank #609 / 635
No
64
Facility 64
TX AVG 40
Rank #98 / 736
-Sage Oak Holdings, LLC
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #259 / 607
A14Private Rooms
Walnut Place Dallas
MC
AL
RC
SNF
Dallas (Vickery Meadow)
-No
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 40
Rank #196 / 736
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 17
Rank #61 / 386
Lcs - Wp LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #204 / 607
A+13-
Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek
MC
AL
RC
Dallas (Oak Lawn)
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 82
Rank #432 / 635
Yes
94
Facility 94
TX AVG 40
Rank #1 / 736
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 17
Rank #169 / 386
1031Cf Portfolio 3 Tx Mt LLC
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 6
Rank #441 / 607
A-19Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Room
The Arbor Woods
MC
AL
Dallas (Northeast Dallas)
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 82
Rank #609 / 635
No
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 40
Rank #196 / 736
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 17
Rank #169 / 386
The Arbor Woods LLC
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #259 / 607
A14Private / Semi-Private Rooms
CC Young Senior Living
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Dallas (Northeast Dallas)
164
Facility 164
TX AVG 82
Rank #29 / 635
Yes
44
Facility 44
TX AVG 40
Rank #318 / 736
-C. C. Young Memorial Home
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 6
Rank #471 / 607
B-210Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Brookdale White Rock
MC
Dallas (Lake Highlands)
56
Facility 56
TX AVG 82
Rank #418 / 635
Yes
37
Facility 37
TX AVG 40
Rank #404 / 736
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 17
Rank #61 / 386
Esc IV LP
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 6
Rank #457 / 607
B92Studio
Caruth Haven Court
MC
AL
Dallas (Park Cities)
95
Facility 95
TX AVG 82
Rank #254 / 635
Yes
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 40
Rank #31 / 736
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 17
Rank #209 / 386
5585 Caruth Haven Opco LLC
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 6
Rank #338 / 607
B+34Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Monticello West
MC
AL
Dallas
-Yes
78
Facility 78
TX AVG 40
Rank #23 / 736
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 17
Rank #61 / 386
Lcs-Mw LLC
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #409 / 607
B+27Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Lake Highlands
MC
AL
Dallas (Lake Highlands)
116
Facility 116
TX AVG 82
Rank #168 / 635
Yes
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 40
Rank #140 / 736
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 17
Rank #222 / 386
Esc-Ngh, L.p
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 6
Rank #498 / 607
C49Studio / Alcove / Suite

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 50 analyzed for Dallas. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Presbyterian Village North

Presbyterian Village North is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Dallas, TX, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Promoting a comfortable, home-like setting, the community strives to help older adults age gracefully. Restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, transportation, and 24/7 on-site nurses are among the exceptional services provided to help residents maintain their independence. The community also tailors care plans to residents’ needs and preferences, ensuring their holistic wellness.

Cultural programs, social events, and fitness programs provide residents with more opportunities to learn and stay active. Residents can also rest and interact with their surroundings, as a family-style living room and spacious rooms are among the first-class amenities available. Situated in the quiet residential area of Dallas, near public transportation, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This CCRC is a great choice for senior living in Texas, especially with a wide range of care options dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek

Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek is a community that provides premier care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Transitioning to this community is made easy due to its welcoming environment that allows residents to settle in with ease. The care provided to residents is always dignified and respectful, with specially trained caregivers available 24 hours a day. Healthy and nutritious snacks and chef-prepared meals are always available, along with housekeeping and laundry services, and assistance with emotional and behavioral needs, mobility and transfers.

Moreover, the community offers comfortable living rooms, a full-service salon, courtyards, a game and activity room, and amazing porches for residents to relax in. An emergency generator is also on standby to ensure the safety of residents. Seniors can also enjoy plenty of activities, such as strolls, community events, games, gardening, artistic expression, and more. It is also worth mentioning that emotional and behavioral management is one of Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek’s main priority, ensuring that residents receive the support they need to manage their conditions while living to the fullest.

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Overview of Caruth Haven Court

Caruth Haven Court sits in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas, about 7.7 miles from downtown. It is in one of the city’s more walkable areas, with a Walk Score of 75, meaning most daily errands are manageable on foot. For medical needs, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is less than a mile and a half away. Managed by American Trust Senior Care, LLC and administered by Laura Allegro, the community has been operating for eleven years.

The 95-unit building consists entirely of apartments, offered in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, for residents aged 55 and older. They provide both assisted living and memory care, and it is notable that their entire licensed capacity is designated for Alzheimer’s care, which signals a genuine clinical focus rather than a secondary wing. They use the SHINE® Memory Care program as their framework, supported by nursing services and 24-hour staffing. Families looking for short-term help can also access respite care, and the community is pet-friendly.

Their program lineup is highly structured, with specific branding for each service: Celebrations for activities, Dimensions for health and fitness, Expressions for concierge services, Impressions for housekeeping and maintenance, and Connections for transportation. They also offer a Military Veterans Program and Companion Services.

Residents dine through the Sensations Dining program, which provides daily chef-prepared meals. The activity calendar is robust, covering everything from fitness and wellness classes to art workshops, live music, and off-site excursions. On-site, you will find a movie theater, a game and activity room, a beauty salon and barbershop, outdoor garden spaces, and a courtyard with walking paths.

State inspections have focused on fire-safety systems, which is a standard regulatory category for assisted living settings in Texas.

For families navigating memory care in Dallas, Caruth Haven Court offers a walkable location, an all-memory-care licensed footprint, and a structured suite of programs designed to support residents while reducing the coordination burden on families.

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Overview of Brookdale Lake Highlands

Brookdale Lake Highlands is a highly recognized assisted living and memory care community in Dallas, TX, that offers 24-hour care. With pet-friendly accommodations, older adults still have the lifestyle of their preferences and feel a sense of familiarity. Brookdale Health Plus is also offered to care for residents’ chronic conditions. The community helps residents experience a better quality of life in retirement through personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs. 

Arts and crafts, gardening, and piano are some of the community’s variety of lifestyle offerings, providing residents with opportunities to explore new interests and interact with peers. A spacious courtyard, serene walking paths, and a porch allow residents to have a moment for themselves. BB Owen Park and public transportation are situated nearby, providing the utmost convenience for visitors and family members. This senior living community in Texas is one of U.S. News & World Report’s best assisted living and best memory care, as reflected by its high-quality services. 

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Overview of The Arbor Woods

Overlooking the vibrant neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, The Arbor Woods is an inviting senior living community, offering personalized assisted living and memory care services. The community offers 8 beautiful boutique style private rooms, located near various hospitals, churches, dining and other life amenities for a fulfilling living experience. Residents here are guaranteed to be safe and well-cared for with a compassionate care team that thoroughly assess residents’ needs and advanced safety features installed within the community.

The community makes sure residents enjoy a fulfilling day to day life with an array of well-curated activities designed to help them maintain their capabilities, stay active, and engaged. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy a comfortable and convenient lifestyle with the community’s latest technology for providing excellent care or giving residents opportunities for entertainment and connection.

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Overview of Brookdale White Rock

Nestled in the neighborhood of Lake Highlands in Dallas, Texas, Brookdale White Rock offers a safe environment and exceptional memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The carefully designed building, nurturing and trained staff, visual reminders, and familiar routines help residents maintain a sense of identity and purpose, even with dementia.

Brookdale White Rock’s memory care program is rooted in a person-centered approach, helping residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving their individuality. The community supports person-centered partnerships between residents and their care partners to encourage familiarity and relationship-rich care at all stages of the disease. Residents engage in a variety of activities designed to help them live their best lives and preserve their independence, such as sports, socializing, reminiscing, playing cards, and tending to the garden in the secure outdoor courtyard. The community provides three home-style meals and snacks daily, with a routine dining experience to alleviate confusion and stress for residents

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Walnut Place Dallas

5515 Glen Lakes Dr, Dallas, TX 75231
Overview of Walnut Place Dallas

Since 1980, Walnut Place Dallas has been providing assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care services. The community warmly welcomes furry companions, recognizing their therapeutic value for seniors. The staff pride themselves on their genuine compassion and building long-lasting relationships with residents and families in North Dallas.
In addition to providing high-quality care, Walnut Place Dallas has partnered with Life Care Services (LCS). Together, they utilize the innovative EverSafe 360, and other programs that use science-based solutions to deliver top-quality care tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident and raise the bar in senior living. Furthermore, the community offers physician-directed care for wound treatment. In Walnut Place Dallas, no large upfront buy-in is required. This ensures that seniors have access to quality care without having to bear the burden of a significant financial commitment.

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Overview of The Sage Oak of Preston Hollow

Burrowed in a residential neighborhood in Dallas, TX, The Sage Oak of Preston Hollow is a distinct senior living community that specializes in assisted living and memory care. Featuring 8 private bedrooms, the community offers residents an intimate living environment that allows for one-on-one care and attention. A hardworking and compassionate care team is always readily available to offer various services, including assistance with daily living activities, including personal care, bathing assistance, and medication management.

Residents also benefit from services like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services for a low-maintenance lifestyle with more time for enriching activities, exploration, and socialization. The community also offers three deliciously prepared meals and snacks to make sure residents’ dietary needs and cravings are always satisfied. With round the clock CCTV security and surveillance from dedicated team members, residents live confidently in a safe and secure environment.

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Monticello West

5114 Mckinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
Overview of Monticello West

Monticello West offers assisted living and memory care in Dallas, TX. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because both care levels are available, Monticello West may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences, giving a single resident a private living space and allowing a couple to move into a two-bedroom home. A Walk Score of 78 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Thomas Marks serves as administrator, and Lcs-Mw operates the community.

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CC Young Senior Living

4847 W Lawther Dr #100, Dallas, TX 75214
Overview of Cc Young Senior Living

For more than 100 years, CC Young has been serving senior adults. The community is nestled in the heart of East Dallas on a lush 20-acre campus across from historic White Rock Lake. CC Young is a forward-thinking, nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of excellence and staff dedicated to supporting its residents at every stage of their life’s
journey.

CC Young offers two choices of exceptional Assisted Living residences ‒ The Hillside and The Vista. Both provide a complete spectrum of care and senior-focused amenities with 24-hour support customized for individual needs. The Vista has beautiful views of White Rock Lake and Downtown Dallas from its 9th floor. The Hillside is a quaint mid-rise residence nestled in the center of campus. Both offer a variety of open concept, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The structure of support gives residents the freedom to nurture their minds, bodies and spirits with robust, socially-engaging, resident-driven programming both on- and off-campus, including book clubs, Dakim Brain Fitness, art classes taught by professionals, tai chi, guest speakers, and more.

Known for stellar services, CC Young also holds a 5-Star overall Quality Rating from the Centers of Medicare Services in skilled nursing care, home health, and hospice.

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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 Dallas at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 55/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Dallas, 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: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Dallas, TX. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Dallas, TX

What is the average cost of memory care in Dallas, TX?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Dallas, TX is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Dallas, TX?

Memory care in Dallas, TX typically ranges from $5,000–$7,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Dallas, TX?

Memory care communities in Dallas, TX typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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 50 memory care communities in Dallas, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.