Texas HHSC Licensing Data
Memory Care in Texas: the 735 Certified Licenses in the January 2026 HHSC Export
As of the January 2026 HHSC export, Texas had 735 Alzheimer’s/memory care certified licenses across 76 counties, 37% of the state's 2,002 assisted living licenses. Their combined licensed capacity was 48,852 residents, with a certified Alzheimer's capacity of 21,465. Assisted living licenses that held an Alzheimer’s/memory care certification in the HHSC Long-term Care Provider export, meaning HHSC lists them as certified to provide specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Long-term Care Provider directory, January 2026 export. This is a dated snapshot, not a live licensing database; HHSC issues and closes licenses year-round. Always verify current status via the official HHSC provider search. Compiled by Erika Crossley from the Texas HHSC provider directory.
735
Licenses in the January 2026 export
48,852
Licensed capacity
21,465
Certified Alzheimer’s capacity
76
Counties with at least one
Top 20 Texas Counties for Memory Care
Ranked by number of matching licenses in the January 2026 export. Each county link opens the complete licensed list for that county, including every memory care facility.
| County | Memory Care licenses | Licensed capacity | Certified Alz. capacity | Full county list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 110 | 7,707 | 3,188 | View all |
| Dallas County | 70 | 4,511 | 1,963 | View all |
| Tarrant County | 64 | 4,897 | 2,066 | View all |
| Collin County | 58 | 3,484 | 1,839 | View all |
| Denton County | 43 | 2,038 | 1,036 | View all |
| Bexar County | 41 | 2,740 | 1,417 | View all |
| Williamson County | 35 | 2,178 | 1,031 | View all |
| Travis County | 33 | 3,434 | 1,199 | View all |
| Fort Bend County | 32 | 2,174 | 1,064 | View all |
| Montgomery County | 31 | 1,352 | 675 | View all |
| Brazoria County | 11 | 616 | 299 | View all |
| Comal County | 11 | 688 | 307 | View all |
| Galveston County | 11 | 909 | 362 | View all |
| Hays County | 10 | 765 | 281 | View all |
| McLennan County | 10 | 804 | 276 | View all |
| El Paso County | 8 | 569 | 196 | View all |
| Johnson County | 8 | 562 | 210 | View all |
| Smith County | 8 | 685 | 309 | View all |
| Brazos County | 7 | 505 | 196 | View all |
| Lubbock County | 7 | 486 | 215 | View all |
The 100 Largest Memory Care Licenses in Texas
Sorted by licensed capacity in the January 2026 export. This is the top of the list, not all of it - the complete set of 735 licenses lives on the county pages linked above and below.
Each row is one HHSC license; some communities hold more than one license and appear once per license.
Every County with a Memory Care License (76)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many memory care facilities are in Texas?
As of the January 2026 Texas HHSC Long-term Care Provider export, Texas had 735 Alzheimer’s/memory care certified licenses across 76 counties, out of 2,002 assisted living licenses statewide. Their combined licensed capacity was 48,852 residents. HHSC issues and closes licenses year-round, so verify current status through the official HHSC provider search.
What does memory care certification mean in Texas?
Assisted living licenses that held an Alzheimer’s/memory care certification in the HHSC Long-term Care Provider export, meaning HHSC lists them as certified to provide specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. This page reflects the January 2026 HHSC export; confirm any facility's current certification directly with the facility and the official HHSC provider search.
Which Texas counties have the most memory care facilities?
In the January 2026 HHSC export, the five Texas counties with the most Alzheimer’s/memory care certified licenses are Harris (110), Dallas (70), Tarrant (64), Collin (58), Denton (43). Together they hold 345 of the state's 735.
How many certified memory care beds are in Texas?
The 735 memory care certified licenses in the January 2026 HHSC export list a combined certified Alzheimer's capacity of 21,465 residents. Some certified facilities do not list a separate certified-bed figure in the export, so the true certified capacity may be somewhat higher.
How do I verify a facility on this list?
Every facility page in this directory lists its HHSC license number. Verify current license status, inspection history, and any enforcement actions through the official HHSC Long-term Care Provider Search at apps.hhs.texas.gov/LTCSearch before touring or signing anything.
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