How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Memory Care In El Paso, TX

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Find the Best Memory Care Near El Paso, TX

Memory care facilities in El Paso, TX, provide a secure and supportive environment for seniors living with memory impairments like dementia. In addition to 24/7 supervision and personal care services, memory care properties also offer personalized activities to promote cognitive and physical well-being. Memory care communities are often part of a larger senior living campus; however, some exist as stand-alone facilities.

Types of Memory Care

Some kinds of memory loss are temporary and can be cured with the right treatment. However, other forms of memory loss are caused by degenerative conditions and will worsen over time.

The three most common memory disorders/forms of dementia in the United States are:

Alzheimer’s Disease — Accounting for 60 to 80% of dementia cases, Alzheimer’s disease affects the areas of the brain that control memory, thinking, and behavior.
Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI) — A decline in cognitive ability resulting from reduced blood flow to various regions of the brain (such as during a stroke).
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) — A condition in which abnormal microscopic deposits damage brain cells over time, leading to a decline in cognitive and motor function.

Finding the right care option for a senior with memory loss or dementia will depend on their specific condition. For example, if your loved one is still in the early stages of dementia, they will likely be able to safely live in an independent living or assisted living community – possibly for years. However, as their condition progresses, they will eventually need to be placed in a dedicated memory care facility.

Finding the right memory care placement for your loved one takes more than searching online for the “best memory care in El Paso, TX.” You need to take into account your loved one’s specific care needs, budget, property amenities, etc. After all, you want to move them into a memory care community where they will be happy and safe.
But you are not going to have the time to research and tour all the memory care properties in El Paso — especially if you live outside the area.
Fortunately, Assisted Living Locators® local care advisors can help. These senior care experts actually live and work in El Paso, TX. They are deeply familiar with all the local memory care options and can help you evaluate communities, figure out payment options, and find a solution that fits your loved one’s budget and care needs.

Your El Paso, TX Senior Living Advisor

Brad Hodge

The South Plains and the Texas Panhandle

Meet Advisor 806-310-4007

I LOVE the elderly. I discovered this while working as a Speech Language Pathologist with stroke patients in the1990’s. I have been out of Speech Pathology for some time now, and I have definitely missed spending time with and caring for senior saints. I am so very grateful that I now get to help seniors and their families find the perfect living situations. My passion is lovingly walking with seniors and their families while they navigate through the process of choosing the proper home care, assisted living, or independent living options.

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What is the Cost of Memory Care in El Paso, TX

Based on data, the average monthly cost of memory care in El Paso, TX, is currently around $3,688. However, the exact cost of a memory care property will depend on a variety of different factors, such as the location, care services, community amenities, etc.

What Should Every Senior Know About Living in El Paso, TX?

El Paso is a vibrant city that straddles the Rio Grande — just across from the U.S.–Mexico border. Approximately 13 percent of the population is over the age of 65, and the city offers numerous programs to assist older residents. In addition to city services, the Texas Department of Health & Human Services also provides support for El Paso residents living with dementia.

El Paso Weather & Climate:

El Paso has a hot semi-arid type of climate with summer temperatures in the mid-high 90s (F) and mild winters in the high 50s (F). The air quality index rating usually ranges between “good” to “moderate,” meaning senior residents are largely safe to be outside. However, there may be periods in which individuals with upper respiratory issues may need to stay inside.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care:

Senior residents in El Paso, TX, have access to multiple hospitals and medical centers, including:

Transportation:

Seniors are able to easily and affordably move around El Paso using the Sun Metro public transit system (and enjoy discount fares). Sun Metro also provides special paratransit services, including a private, same-day, door-to-door service within the city limits.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation:

The city of El Paso offers plenty for seniors living with dementia to experience and enjoy. For example, organizations like El Paso Pro-Musica and the El Paso Museum of Art offer special programs to make art more accessible for seniors with early-mid stage dementia. The beautiful Chihuahuan Desert Gardens is free to the public and showcases native regional plants. The city also has multiple senior centers and an active Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), in which senior citizens can share their talents, experience, and skills.

How Do I Pay for Memory Care in El Paso, TX?

Veteran's Benefits

VA benefit programs are available to help qualified veterans with dementia pay for long-term care. For example, the Aid and Attendance program helps cover the cost of assistance with ADLs and other care services provided in a memory care setting.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Another option to help pay for memory care is long-term care insurance (LTCI) — although you will need to carefully research the specifics of the policy. For example, most will require that the plan be purchased before the policyholder is ever diagnosed with any memory-related condition.

Home Equity

If your loved one owns a house, converting its value into usable capital can be a great way to help cover the cost of memory care. For example, they can apply for a reverse mortgage, use the house as collateral for a home equity line loan, sell outright, or rent the house to generate monthly income.

Medicare

Residential memory care services are defined as “custodial care” (i.e., not medically necessary) and are therefore not covered by Medicare. However, the program can still help seniors pay for some cost of memory care. For instance, Medicare will help cover healthcare expenses like annual wellness visits, cognitive assessments, and medication to help manage symptoms.

Medicaid

The STAR+PLUS Medicaid expansion program in Texas will help pay for some memory care services. To qualify, seniors must be eligible for Medicaid and either:

Be unable to manage ADLs without significant assistance; or
Require full-time medical supervision.

To be clear, this program only covers personal care services. It does not pay for room and board at residential memory care communities.

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FAQ About Memory Care in El Paso, TX

No, memory care is not the same as skilled nursing care. Memory care provides supervision, support with ADLs, and activities and programs to help promote cognitive and physical health. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24/7 medical care by licensed nurses.

Yes, a local care advisor can arrange virtual tours of your top memory care properties in El Paso, TX.

The cost of treating conditions like Alzheimer’s or dementia may qualify for a medical expense tax deduction. Visit www.irs.gov or consult with a tax professional to learn more.