Pecan Ridge Memory Care, located in Austin, Texas, is a senior living community dedicated exclusively to providing memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The facility is designed to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of residents living with memory loss, offering a secure, structured environment with features specifically tailored to accommodate their unique needs. Pecan Ridge Memory Care provides private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, well-maintained indoor and outdoor walking paths, and common areas, aiming to create a comfortable and home-like setting. A barber and beauty salon is available on site, contributing to residents’ daily comfort and routine.

Care and medical support at Pecan Ridge Memory Care focus on individualized care plans, developed in collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare providers. Staff at the facility are trained in dementia care and provide 24-hour supervision and support. The community is secured to help ensure resident safety, especially for those at risk of wandering. Services include comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living—such as full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting—as well as incontinence care and ambulatory care for residents who require physical support. Medication management and diabetes care are provided to help maintain residents’ health, while ongoing fitness programs and chair yoga are offered to promote mobility and engagement.

Specialized programs, including regular clubs and community activities, are designed to stimulate social interaction, mental engagement, and overall well-being. The programming is tailored to the needs and abilities of those with memory loss, and English is the primary language used for communication and activities. According to resident and family reviews, Pecan Ridge Memory Care is often described as friendly, welcoming, and clean. Caregivers are frequently noted for their professionalism and attentiveness, with many families appreciating the individualized attention given to residents and the range of activities available. However, some reviews mention concerns about periods of understaffing, lapses in routine care such as bathing and laundry, medication errors, and occasional high staff turnover, especially during weekends and times of management transition. Management is generally considered responsive to concerns and committed to improvement, though consistent operational oversight remains an area for ongoing attention. As of mid-2024, no significant new changes have been officially reported at the facility.

Costs at this community start at $4,975 and range up to $5,970. The average price in the community is $5,295, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,964. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.