Katy’s Autumn Leaves falls into to memory care options

KATY – The newest Autumn Leaves memory care community is set to open at 24024 Westheimer Pkwy., representing the ninth community in the Houston market.

Autumn Leaves of Cinco Ranch will hold a grand opening on April 3.

The 28,000-sf property is designed for 46 residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory impairment. The community will provide educational seminars, Alzheimer’s support groups, day stays and respite care for families living in the area.

The memory care segment has been expanding in the Houston area with 541 units under construction at the end of 2013, according to the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry.

The number of memory care units rose to 1,989 in the Houston market in 2013, up 18 percent over 2012.

Autumn Leaves noted that the need for specialized care is growing as 340,000 Texans live with Alzheimer’s.