The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,350 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 76 Assisted Living Communities in Dallas and several in surrounding areas.
7200 George Finger Road, Arlington, TX 76002
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
"______________________________________ Welcome to Tender Care Home for Adults II. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the..."
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603 Honey Suckle Dr, Wylie, TX 75098
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"Choosing to place your loved one in a senior care facility is a difficult decision. At The Mulberry House Assisted Living, we focus on makin..."
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"Mulberry House 3 provides a stable, supportive environment for everyone who comes through our doors. Conveniently located in McKinney, the d..."
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1192 North TL Townsend Drive, Rockwall, TX 75087
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"Village Green Assisted Living and Memory Care offers home environment care in a loving family atmosphere for your loved ones. We allow resid..."
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"Willow Creek Senior Living is an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility in a residential setting. Our facility is fully secured with keypa..."
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"Woodside Place Assisted Living is a licensed type B residential assisted living facility. Our residents enjoy getting assistance with thei..."
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May 11, 2021
My wife's mother is a current resident of Juliette Fowler Communities. We know them really well, and they have a really long waiting list. My mother was there, my sister was there, and a cousin was there. My mother-in-law is just tickled pink that she has found it, and that she was able to get in. She loves it there, she loves the people, she loves the services, and they have taken really good care of her. She is ninety-nine years old and still kicking butt. She has a one-bedroom, one-bath. The layout is for a single or a couple, and it is good. You don't really hear your neighbors unless they bang on the wall to get help, which doesn't happen too often. They have regular individual apartments, assisted apartments, and fully assisted apartments. They mainly serve lunches, but they have a service where for $5 they will deliver meals to your door. She's loving the meals down there, and she also loves the laundry room. They have a TV room on each floor, they have puzzles and activities, and they take them to stores and doctors appointments. They don't put salt and stuff on their food, and so it's kind of bland, but it's good and healthy stuff.
Donald
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February 27, 2020
It was fine. The lady who assisted me was good to me, and she was helpful. The apartment looked good, she said they had to clean it up, but it still looked good. The dining area looked nice; I would eat there. They had a gym.
Cynthia
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November 19, 2019
My mother is very happy there. She is very happy with her room and also with the maintenance man there. They don't have full food service like three meals a day. Because they have their own kitchens, mainly they just provide an optional breakfast. You can go to the entertainment area, and they have a buffet set up there with all kinds of food on it. I really like it and I like the concept that they have there. They have a great staff, too. It is a very old property, but still it is very nice. It is all bill included. There is also a maid service once a week. I love that it has a really nice heart-like setting which is really nice. It is super easy for my mother to go in and give them the information to move in.
Bill
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August 27, 2019
I like it. It's a great place. The food is awesome, and there are a lot of activities available. They have golf on a putting green once a week, a movie night, and beanbag baseball. Everything is great here.
Kevin
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July 11, 2019
They were very nice, but it's over my budget. The staff was wonderful. The accommodations were better than apartments to me, and they're really nice. The facility was wonderful. I just couldn't afford it.
GW
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May 7, 2019
Sunrise of Hillcrest was very good and very favorable. They had everything well thought out. They gave me a tour of the eating facilities, their activities, and the rooms in both assisted living and memory care. They were all very impressive. The staff member who accommodated me was great. I saw some of the residents eating as well as the menu, and it looked very good.
Liza
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March 28, 2019
Whiterock Court was very nice. The residents were very friendly and the staff was pleasant and helpful. The facility was very good.
Julia
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February 19, 2019
I would give Meadowstone Place a ten. I hate to leave, but its because I need to be close to family, or I would never leave. The staff is great. They have two chefs that are absolutely wonderful, and they offer cleaning if you need it. Theres always somebody there to say, Can I help you with that? Its just very friendly and very nice. They have cards, they do crafts, they bring outside entertainment, they have lectures, food demonstrations, and they go places like the symphony, shopping center, and movies. They also have in-house movies that are always excellent. Anything you want to do, if you just tell them, they try to get those things in their activities if they're possible. They usually try to get you a good rate, like to go the movies, concerts, or plays. Ive taken advantage of all those and Im so pleased. They take you to doctors' appointments and I cant sing their praises enough.
Richard
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February 12, 2019
Brookdale Lake Highlands was in a very nice location. They had a totally separate area for their memory care and the assisted living. It looked more like a luxury hotel. They had a wellness facility and even offered yoga. They had a piano there. There were two females who accommodated me. As soon as I walked in, they got me some coffee. They had snacks for the residents. I talked to the nurse on one of the floors who was very knowledgeable. It's an extremely clean facility.
According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, the average cost of assisted living in Dallas is among the highest in the state, second only to Austin where the average monthly cost is $5,190. When compared with the state average ($3,795) and the national average ($4,000), the average cost of care in Dallas is considerably higher. In smaller cities throughout Texas such as Wichita Falls ($3,312), Corpus Christi ($2,975) and Longview ($3,100), the average monthly cost of assisted living is much lower.
Dallas
$4,350
National average
$4,000
State average
$3,795
Austin
$5,190
Corpus Christi
$2,975
Houston
$3,863
Longview
$3,100
San Antonio
$3,975
Wichita Falls
$3,312
The type of care tends to be the biggest factor influencing the average monthly cost of care in Dallas. The cost of nursing home care is more than $700 higher than the cost of assisted living per month, and when compared with home care costs, assisted living is about $300 more per month. Although home care costs appear less expensive than other types of care, it’s important to consider additional costs that are associated with continuing to live in the home, such as rent, utilities and general home maintenance. When all expenses are considered, assisted living costs considerably less than home care or nursing home care. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$4,350
Homemaker services
$4,004
Home health aide
$4,040
Adult day health
$1,408
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$5,064
The Texas Medicaid managed care program is called STAR+PLUS. The program provides access to care for residents of Texas who are living with disabilities or who are aged 65 or older and require access to long-term care. STAR+PLUS covers a variety of services for its participants, including medical care, social support, case management and assisted living or home care.
The program accepts a limited number of applicants each year and is only open to seniors in one of the following categories:
In addition to being in one of the aforementioned categories, seniors must be 65 years of age or older, reside in Texas and require long-term care. Seniors must also have a monthly income that does not exceed $750 per month and can not possess assets valued at more than $2,000, with the exception of their home, which may not exceed a value of $500,000.
For more details about the eligibility requirements of this program and how to apply, seniors can contact 1-866-566-8989.
Community First Choice
Medicaid provides the Community First Choice program, which is exclusive to residents of Texas. CFC helps seniors who require long-term nursing care avoid further institutionalization. The program provides nurse visits and support services to those who reside in assisted living facilities or are receiving home care.
CFC is an entitlement program, which means that it has more flexible eligibility requirements than STAR+PLUS. Seniors who apply for this program must be 65 years of age or older, require long-term care and meet the financial eligibility requirements of the STAR+PLUS program. For more details regarding eligibility and how to apply, seniors can call 1-866-566-8989.
Optional State Supplement
In most cases, Medicaid programs only provide financial assistance with the cost of services in long-term care facilities. Seniors who require financial support to pay for the cost of room and board can apply for Texas’ optional state supplement. The supplement is intended to help low-income seniors afford costs not related to services while in long-term care such as assisted living facilities.
In order to receive OSS, seniors must already receive Supplemental Security Income payments and be residing in an approved facility. OSS benefits are calculated based on the senior’s budgetary needs and current SSI benefits. To apply, seniors can contact the Texas Department of Health and Human Services at 1-855-937-2372.
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled is a Texas Department of Health and Human Services’ non-Medicaid program. CCAD offers several care options to seniors who are not eligible for or not receiving Medicaid but still require some financial assistance with the cost of care. Seniors participating in this program may be living in their own home and receiving home care services or in an assisted living facility.
To be eligible, seniors must be 65 years of age or older and require daily supportive care. They are also required to be financially eligible for this program, which means they may not have an income exceeding $2,250 per month and may not own assets valued at more than $5,000.
To apply, seniors can visit their local Aging and Disability Resource Center or call 1-855-937-2372.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Seniors and older adults who foresee the need for long-term care in their future may buy a long-term care insurance policy. Insured seniors who can claim the cost of assisted living through their insurance provider. In most cases, coverage comes with considerable deductibles, so it’s important to carefully consider the terms of the policy before purchasing.
The insurance company providing the policy determines eligibility. In most cases, current health status and health history play a role in determining eligibility and premiums.
Elderlife Bridge Loan
Seniors living in Dallas and other parts of Texas who are unable to receive Medicaid or OSS payments can apply for an elder bridge loan from Elderlife Financial Services. Bridge loans are paid directly to the senior’s care facility, and the senior and any applicable cosigners pay them back in monthly installments. Elderlife bridge loans offer low-interest rates and flexible terms.
Although eligibility is dependent on income and credit history, seniors are allowed up to six cosigners who are willing to help make payments on the loan, a feature that can drastically increase the likelihood of approval.
Area Agencies on Aging support seniors in their community by providing assistance with basic services and offering advocacy programs that include benefits assistance and long-term care ombudsman programs. Area Agency on Aging of Dallas
1349 Empire Central #400, Dallas, Texas 75247
(214) 871-5065
Some seniors may be eligible for additional benefits, including social, financial and medical assistance, through the Veterans Affairs department. Seniors can visit their local VA office to learn about available programs and eligibility.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
4500 South Lancaster Road. Dallas, Texas 75216
(214) 742-8387
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