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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 12 families in Waco access the VA benefits they've earned.
Waco Memory Care at a Glance
Waco Memory Care Communities We Work With
Each of these Waco communities offer a secure memory care setting and work with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Waco Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in Texas costs about $6,673 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Waco-only figure is published. Ask each Waco community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Texas memory care | $6,673 | $2,828 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Texas assisted living | $5,666 | $1,821 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Waco
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Waco veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a memory care claim.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Waco and the Need for Memory Care
Waco is home to about 7,121 veterans, 2,917 of them 65 or older. Across McLennan County the count is 14,566, with 6,465 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Waco
Assisted living on the same campus
3 of the 3 Waco partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Staff training
Ask Waco communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Waco staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Waco community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Waco
Other Texas memory care pages within driving distance of Waco.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Waco Memory Care Questions
Can a Waco veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Waco who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Waco?
About $6,673 a month is typical across Texas. Ask each Waco community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Waco?
3 in Waco, plus 174 across Texas.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Waco?
Yes. Many Waco families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Waco Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Waco
Daily help in a private apartment for Waco veterans who don’t need a secure setting.
Independent living in Waco
Active retirement in Waco, with care nearby if needs change.
In-home care in Waco
Caregivers who come to the house in Waco, by the hour or around the clock.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Waco? See Memory Care in Texas or the national guide.
