Garland is a family-friendly suburb in the eastern part of the greater Dallas, Texas, area. Seniors living here have access to world-class health care, including services from Parkland Garland Adult Care Clinic and Garland Behavioral Hospital. Garland’s senior population makes up about 12% of its 240,000 residents. Some of these individuals may need care from one of the area’s many nursing homes. In Garland, these average $5,171 per month, significantly lower than the national average of $7,756, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2020.
Nursing homes provide 24-hour medical care and supervision for those with health conditions that make it infeasible for them to remain in their homes. Included with room and board are other features such as nursing assistants and licensed nurses available around the clock to monitor conditions such as diabetes, provide wound dressing and catheter assistance, or help with personal care and the tasks of daily living. Therefore, nursing homes cost more than other types of long-term care. For people who don’t require dedicated nursing care, an assisted living community or home health care services may be a better option.
This guide covers the costs of different care types in more detail. It also lists some resources that help seniors in Garland and their families.
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1525 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, Garland, TX, 75040
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at Pleasant Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, and it's been very good. They're very professional, the place is clean, and the people are very caring. She's in skilled nursing and has a clean, big room. They come in and check on her..."
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1201 Colonel Drive, Garland, TX, 75041
2.8
(4 reviews)
"My father is in the Advanced Health & Rehab Center of Garland. The facility is really good and he is very happy there. The dinners are good. It's a good place, and I like it. It's wonderful. The administration was very good and very helpful. They nev..."
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321 N SHILOH RD, Garland, TX, 75042
2.7
(3 reviews)
"Garland Nursing and Rehab has a wonderful memory unit and rehab team. Their administrator has years of experience; seems she cares greatly for the residents. No smell in the home and residents are always at activities. ..."
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3737 N. Garland Avenue, Garland, TX, 75040
1.5
(13 reviews)
"Winters Park is a nursing home that seemed to be a lot nicer compared to others. We decided to choose them, although we are not sure if they would accept him or not. We chose it because it seemed to have everything he needed, was within our price ran..."
READ MORE106 N BELTLINE RD, Garland, TX, 75040
2.0
(1 reviews)
"Called several times in a row. Someone picked the phone up and immediately hung up. I know I called the correct number...."
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1301 Richardson Drive, Richardson, TX, 75080
3.0
(6 reviews)
"We toured The Plaza at Richardson for my sister-in-law. When I went into the building, it appeared very, very clean. It had a nice odor, and the place was just nice. You didn't smell perfume or anything of that sort. It just smelled clean and looking..."
READ MORE4829 W LAWTHER DR, Dallas, TX, 75214
4.1
(33 reviews)
"My wife was at C. C. Young. I was very impressed. It's a multi-building facility because they have assisted living there as well and then they also have a memory care facility. It was very nice and very clean. The staff were very caring, very concern..."
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14655 PRESTON RD, Dallas, TX, 75254
4.2
(33 reviews)
"My father went to Signature Pointe. I didn't get to go there and visit, but they did an excellent job. He went there for rehab from the hospital. They were very caring, very organized, very knowledgeable, and very helpful to get him situated. His nur..."
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3550 N Shiloh Rd, Richardson, TX, 75082
2.7
(52 reviews)
"This is my 4th stay at San Remo and like my previous visits I was not disappointed. My medical and physical therapy care was the best. The staff has been consistently professional and caring. I enjoyed the food. The variety of meals were very tasty...."
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900 Wiggins Parkway, Mesquite, TX, 75150
4.7
(21 reviews)
"We visited Christian Care Communities & Services - Mesquite. The tour was OK and the walk through was fine, but we have been there before when my wife fell and broke her hip the second time. The care was good then. We were mostly with trained people...."
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1010 EMERALD ISLE DR, Dallas, TX, 75218
"We went to Autumn Leaves. It's simple. The entrance is not homey looking, but it was just fine. There was somebody right there that we asked questions to get to the right person for the appointment. There was a little bit of an odor. It's an older fa..."
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7910 Frankford Road, Dallas, TX, 75252
4.2
(22 reviews)
"Highland Springs is a full-service, maintenance-free community designed exclusively for retirees, age 62 or better. Located on 89 picturesqu..."
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5515 Glen Lakes Dr, Dallas, TX, 75231
3.8
(25 reviews)
"My Brother-in-law was transferred to Walnut Place with Hospice coverage for MSA. Unfortunately his stay was less than two weeks. Since we do not live in Dallas we relied on Walnut Place staff to make this transition seamless and they did a wonderful ..."
READ MORE8600 Skyline Dr, Dallas, TX, 75243
4.1
(18 reviews)
"My mother was in Presbyterian Village for rehab. They did a great job and were caring and helpful. They talked about the problems with us and fixed them. Everything went well. They had very beautiful grounds, and the location was convenient...."
READ MORE825 W. Kearney Street, Mesquite, TX, 75149
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I had a friend that stayed at Caraday of Mesquite until she passed away. The staff were so compassionate and caring. I appreciated all they did for her and her family and friends. I feel that they went above and beyond with giving her everythin..."
READ MORE8502 Edgemere Rd, Dallas, TX, 75225
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I didn’t find Edgemere any more appealing or attractive than the other facility I visited, and it was more expensive. I only visited once. The location is nearer to Highland Park which is the premier area of Dallas. ..."
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1111 West Shore Drive, Richardson, TX, 75080
3.6
(18 reviews)
"The rooms are nice. No bugs. That's very important to me. I am lucky I have a shower in my bathroom. I need it because I am oxygen dependent. 4.5 of oxygen at all times. They have great tasting snacks and tasting meals and desserts. They gave me gi..."
READ MORE1420 McCreary Road, Wylie, TX, 75098
4.0
(8 reviews)
"My mom and dad were both at Garnet Hill, so I'm really quite familiar with it. Also, my brother was actually in Garnet Hill back in the fall, so I was up there recently. It's very clean, and very nice, and all the staff are very pleasant. It doesn't ..."
READ MORENursing home costs in Garland are $5,171 per month for a semiprivate room and $6,692 per month for a private room.
Note: Data for Garland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.
Using the costs for semiprivate rooms for comparison, nursing home fees in Garland ($5,171) are significantly lower than the national average of $7,756 by over $2,500. The city is slightly higher than the average for Texas, $5,019 per month.
Garland’s monthly nursing home costs are higher than similar-sized cities nearby. Waco and Tyler are both a few hundred dollars less, at $4,745 and $4,775, respectively. Sherman is still lower, averaging $4,494 per month, which is more than $600 less than Garland. The state capital of Austin is similar to Garland’s average costs, however, at $5,201 per month.
Garland
$5,171
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
Waco
$4,745
Sherman
$4,494
Tyler
$4,775
Austin
$5,201
Nursing home care may not be the right fit for some Garland seniors and their families, due to its higher cost of care. Therefore, it’s essential to weigh all long-term care options for seniors. Adult day care is the least expensive option for seniors at $1,571 per month. Homemaker and home health care services both average $4,385 per month, and assisted living is slightly more, at $4,400. Nursing home costs are by far the most expensive, with semiprivate rooms averaging $5,171 per month and private rooms at $6,692.
Home care
$4,385
Home health care
$4,385
Adult day health care
$1,571
Assisted living
$4,400
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,171
Nursing home (private room)
$6,692
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
These community resources may be helpful to the Garland elderly and their families, making it easier for them to remain in their own homes and thereby delaying their transition into a nursing home. Other resources help seniors and their families understand their options for care and may help with placement.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging | (800) 272-3921 | The Agency on Aging administers many programs to help area seniors. Representatives can help seniors and their families apply for government benefits, including Social Security and Medicaid, as well as find options for long-term care. Other services include education about topics pertinent to seniors, including early signs of dementia, preventing elder abuse and fraud and fall prevention. |
| Dallas County Veterans Services | (972) 692-4939 | The county Veterans Service agency helps military veterans receive services they’re entitled to, including health care and pensions. Other services include finding counseling for topics like PTSD and grief and helping surviving spouses secure death benefits. |
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | (888) 529-5277 | Legal aid services provide help in civil matters to those who meet income guidelines. Some examples include representing seniors in cases of elder abuse and neglect, as well as landlord-tenant disputes, and investigating fraud. Other services include drafting trusts and living wills to ensure that seniors’ needs are protected in the event that they can’t advocate for themselves and filing for bankruptcy or divorce. |
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 252-2412 | Long-term care ombudsman representatives advocate for the interests of residents of long-term care communities, including nursing homes. They’ll investigate complaints filed by residents or by families of residents. Other services include lobbying the state government for greater regulations and oversight of long-term care homes. |
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Sanders22
1
Review of Winters Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
This place is DISGUSTING. The admin staff never returns emails or calls. Always have excuses. The memory care is one tiny hallway cramped w 25 people wandering back and forth. NO activities or...
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Deloris
5
Review of Advanced Health and Rehab Center of Garland
My father is in the Advanced Health & Rehab Center of Garland. The facility is really good and he is very happy there. The dinners are good. It's a good place, and I like it. It's wonderful. The...
Nursing Homes
Rick
5
Review of Pleasant Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Cent
My mom is at Pleasant Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, and it's been very good. They're very professional, the place is clean, and the people are very caring. She's in skilled nursing and...
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