Memory care
Known as a person, supported with care
A secure, calm home for people living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, with days built around familiar routines and a team who knows each resident well.
- Offered at
- 3 communities
- Where
- Texas, Arizona
- On Google
- 4.5 139 reviews
- Team on site
- Trained in dementia care, 24 hours
What memory care is
A calm home, and a team that knows you
Memory care supports people living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, with familiar routines, help for daily needs and a secure setting. Staff trained in dementia care are on site around the clock.
The team learns each resident's history, habits and preferences and brings them into every day: the songs they love, how they take their coffee, the time they like to walk.
A day in memory care
A gentle rhythm to the day
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Morning
A familiar start
Coffee, a calm breakfast and a routine that feels like home.
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Midday
Small groups
Music, games and conversation at a comfortable pace.
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Afternoon
Time outdoors
Gardening, a walk or another outdoor activity, with support based on each resident's needs.
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Evening
Family time
Visits, old photographs and a quiet evening before bed.
Is it time?
Signs it may be time to look
A doctor can help you understand what is changing. Families often start looking when they notice things like these.
- Getting lost in familiar places, or wandering
- Leaving the stove on or the door unlocked
- Confusion about time, meals or medications
- Changes in mood or sleep that are hard to manage at home
- A caregiver who is exhausted or unwell
- Pulling back from friends and favorite things
On Google
Rated by the people who visit and live here
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It’s very welcoming, inviting and clean! … To walk in and hear music, laughter and ppl living was very refreshing!
Google reviewTarina of Kingwood
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Visited this location as a provider and was so impressed by the staff and how they care for their residents. The staff was engaging with the residents and you could tell that the staff genuinely cares for each resident that lives here.
Google reviewTarina of Cypresswood
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The staff at Barton House treat and care for my mother like family. Each time I visit they are very welcoming.
Google reviewBarton House
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Great environment with PLENTY of things to do! My aunt is loving it… We have a family joke that she’s “booked and busy” because its so many activities going on she’ll say “let me check my activities calendar”…LOL…loving this for her!
Google reviewTarina of Kingwood
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I’m very happy here and I am so happy my children chose this place for me. … Activities are very important to me and they are fantastic.
Google reviewTarina of Cypresswood
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There were many balloons, decorations, pizza and even a crown. My Dad loved it.
Google reviewBarton House
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We had a great time at the Christmas program, the staff was so friendly and made sure everyone had the best time ever. The food was great and the entertainment was the bomb.
Google reviewTarina of Kingwood
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This community is so refreshing. The outside gives it a nice cozy traditional atmosphere. When you walk in you instantly see that this community is also building a modern look inside.
Google reviewTarina of Cypresswood
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The entire staff is amazing including a fantastic activities director, and a wonderful chef that makes sure my mom has a healthy meal to eat.
Google reviewBarton House
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My mother has lived here for almost 2 years and loves it!! The staff are excellent at making her feel at home and entertained.
Google reviewTarina of Kingwood
Included
What memory care includes
Each community page lists exactly what is included. Pricing is based on each resident's needs.
- A private residenceA familiar, personal space
- A secure settingSpaces designed to reduce wandering risk
- A team trained in dementia careOn site 24 hours a day
- A personal care planBuilt around each resident
- Help with daily routinesBathing, dressing and more
- Meals and snacksWithin easy reach all day
- Music, games and gardeningSmall groups every day
- Housekeeping and laundryHandled for you
Good to know
What may cost extra
Each community lists what its monthly rate includes. These are the extras families ask about most. Ask each community for its list, and how often rates are reviewed.
- A one-time community fee when you move in
- Additional care, based on the care each person needs
- A second person sharing the residence
- Salon and barber visits
- Guest meals
- Escorts to appointments outside the community
- Incontinence supplies and personal items
- Phone, cable or internet in the residence
As dementia changes
How support changes through the stages
Alzheimer's disease usually moves through three broad stages, as described by the Alzheimer's Association. Everyone moves through them differently, so these are a guide, not a timeline.
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Early stage
Many people still live on their own, with some memory lapses. It is a good time to plan ahead together, and many people stay at home or in assisted living.
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Middle stage
Often the longest stage. Confusion, changes in mood and wandering become more common. A secure setting and a team trained in dementia care can help keep days calm and safe.
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Late stage
People need help with most daily activities and may find it hard to communicate. Care focuses on comfort and dignity, and hospice can often support people where they already live.
For families
Families stay part of the story
You know the habits, interests and preferences that make your loved one who they are. Sharing those details helps the team plan daily support. Families are welcome to visit and join for meals, with opportunities to stay involved as needs change.
Barton House also offers respite stays, from a few days to several weeks, for family caregivers who need a break, are traveling or are recovering.
Moving in
Visiting and the first 30 days
The first weeks after a move are an adjustment for everyone. Before move-in day, the team learns about your loved one's routines, favorite foods, music and what helps on a hard afternoon, and builds the care plan from there.
Families are welcome to visit and to join for meals. Some families visit often in the first weeks, while others give a little space as new routines settle in. The team will help you find the rhythm that works and keep you posted on how things are going.
Bring familiar things from home, like photographs, a favorite chair or a well-loved blanket, so the studio feels like theirs. Each community can tell you its visiting hours and how phone and video calls work.
Planning ahead
If needs go beyond memory care
Memory care supports people through most of the changes dementia brings. If a resident comes to need ongoing skilled nursing or other care beyond what the community is licensed to provide, the team talks with the family early, explains why, and helps plan the next step.
- Early conversations with the family
- Notice as state rules require
- Help planning the next step
- Ask each community about hospice and outside care providers
Living options
How memory care compares
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Independent living
Your own residence, with meals, housekeeping and upkeep included. No daily care in the plan.
At The Terraces at Kingwood
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Assisted living
Your own residence, plus a personal care plan for routines like bathing, dressing and medication.
At Tarina of Kingwood, Tarina of Cypresswood, Tarina of Stockton, Novellus Clairemont
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You are here
Memory care
A secure, calm setting and a team trained in dementia care around the clock.
At Tarina of Kingwood, Tarina of Cypresswood, Barton House
Compare all three side by side
| Independent living | Assisted living | Memory care | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who it fits | Seniors who manage daily routines on their own | Seniors who would like help with some daily routines | People living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia |
| Daily help | Not part of the plan, with a team on site around the clock | A personal care plan for bathing, dressing, medication and more | Care around the clock from a team trained in dementia care |
| The setting | Your own residence; come and go as you like | Your own residence, with support close by | A secure setting built around familiar routines |
| Meals, housekeeping and activities | Included | Included | Included |
| Where at Saga | The Terraces at Kingwood | Tarina of Kingwood, Tarina of Cypresswood, Tarina of Stockton, Novellus Clairemont | Tarina of Kingwood, Tarina of Cypresswood, Barton House |
Still deciding? Read Assisted living or memory care: how to tell, or bring our questions to ask on a tour.
Visit
Come and see it for yourself
Tour in person, join a live video tour, or come for lunch. Pick the way that suits you, and bring your questions.
Where to find it
Memory care at three Saga communities
Dedicated memory care at Barton House in Scottsdale, and memory care neighborhoods at Tarina of Kingwood and Tarina of Cypresswood near Houston.
Spring, TX
Tarina of Cypresswood
Assisted living & Memory care
Pricing based on care needs
Save $4,500 when you move in by October 31
Scottsdale, AZ
Barton House
Memory care
Pricing based on care needs
Special move-in savings on private memory care studios
Costs
How families pay for memory care
The team can talk through costs once they understand the care that is needed.
Income and savings
Pensions, Social Security, savings and investments are the most common way families pay.
Long-term care insurance
Some long-term care insurance policies cover memory care. Coverage depends on the policy and eligibility requirements.
VA Aid and Attendance
Eligible veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for a monthly benefit toward care.
Elderlife financing
A short-term bridge while a home sells or benefits come through.
Medicare does not pay for room and board or personal care in memory care.
Questions families ask
When is it time for memory care?
When staying safe at home takes more support than family can give, or when a parent needs a secure setting and a team trained in dementia care. A doctor and the community team can help you weigh it.
Which Saga communities offer memory care?
Barton House in Scottsdale, Arizona, which provides memory care only, and the memory care neighborhoods at Tarina of Kingwood and Tarina of Cypresswood, north of Houston.
How is it different from assisted living?
Memory care adds a secure setting, a team trained in dementia care around the clock and a day planned around familiar routines.
What is a respite stay?
A short stay, from a few days to several weeks, while a family caregiver rests, travels or recovers. Barton House offers respite stays.
Does Medicare pay for memory care?
No. Medicare does not cover room, board or personal care in memory care. Families often use savings, long-term care insurance, the sale of a home, VA Aid and Attendance or Elderlife financing.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. Many families start with lunch, then a tour with the community director.
Come see it for yourself.
Choose the kind of visit that suits you. No pressure, no commitment.
- In-person tourMeet the team, explore the community and see a residence during your visit.
- Virtual tourA live video walk-through for family who live out of town.
- Come for lunchJoin us for lunch, meet a few neighbors and get a feel for daily life.
What to expect: Plan for 30 to 60 minutes to meet the team, see the community and ask questions. Allow more time if you join us for a meal.
Schedule a tour
Pick a day and time that works for you, and the community team will confirm it.
Prefer to talk first? Call the community directly.
- Tarina of KingwoodKingwood, TX(281) 767-2454
- The Terraces at KingwoodKingwood, TX(281) 519-3876
- Tarina of CypresswoodSpring, TX(281) 789-1946
- Barton HouseScottsdale, AZ(480) 719-0268
- Tarina of StocktonStockton, CA(209) 353-8015
- Novellus ClairemontSan Diego, CA(858) 225-2313