Which Costs More: Memory Care or Regular Assisted Living?

Jan 20, 2025 | Video

Choosing the right care for your loved one can feel overwhelming. One of the most common questions families ask is:

“Is memory care more expensive than assisted living?”

Let’s break it down to help you make an informed decision.

Memory Care vs. Assisted Living: What Affects the Cost?

The cost of memory care and assisted living varies widely depending on several key factors, including:

  • Level of Care Needed: Memory care often involves more intensive, specialized support compared to assisted living.
  • Living Environment: The type, size, and layout of the community can influence costs.
  • Location: Prices can differ based on region and whether the community is in an urban, suburban, or rural area.
  • Staff Training: Communities with staff trained to meet specific needs may offer more tailored care.
  • Focus of the Community: Memory care is designed for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s, with secure environments and therapies that support memory and quality of life.

Understanding these factors can help you evaluate the value and care offered by each option.

Know What to Look For: Key Differences Between Memory Care and Assisted Living

  • Memory Care is a specialized form of licensed assisted living for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Memory care communities offer trained staff, secure settings, and therapies designed to enhance memory and quality of life.
  • Assisted Living is designed for individuals who need help with daily tasks but have fewer cognitive challenges. Assisted living focuses on providing support with meals, medication, and social activities in a more general care environment, and may or may not offer memory care support.

The Sundara Difference: Affordable, Compassionate Memory Care

At Sundara Senior Living in Round Rock, Texas, we believe that exceptional care shouldn’t come at an overwhelming cost. Here’s what sets us apart:

1. Focused, Personalized Care

We provide proactive care, closely observing and responding to our residents’ needs throughout the day.

2. A Safe and Calming Environment

Our secure, peaceful spaces are designed to reduce chaos and promote stability, which helps support memory function.

3. Small Community, Big Impact

With a smaller community, we ensure unmatched attention and responsiveness to every resident’s needs.

Find the Care Your Loved One Needs

At Sundara Senior Living, we know the decision to seek memory care is not just about cost—it’s about trust, compassion, and finding the right fit for your family. We offer clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees—so you can focus on what matters most: your loved one’s care and comfort.

Let us help you find the care your loved one deserves. Click here to contact us or call 512-399-5080.

Together, we’ll ensure your loved one has the safe, loving care they need—and give you the peace of mind you deserve.

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Let’s be honest. Senior care has increasingly become a business. A formula really, with frequent changes in ownership and management, slick marketing pitches, poor care quality, high staff turnover, and a corporate approach that treats residents like a commodity. Sundara is locally owned and operated by a team focused on making a difference; a real difference that families and their loved ones can appreciate. We are not in the business of selling fancy real estate with hyped-up programs and spa services. We don’t provide care from a menu. We don’t have a slew of add-on fees or upcharges. What we do have is a team of owners that share a 12-year history together and unmatched levels of accountability, consistency and flexibility. We also operate from a simple care philosophy based on the premise that residents are a part of our family…NOT a commodity. We look forward to getting to know you and your family. Real care by real people for real families.
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