North Richland Hills is a suburban city part of Tarrant County, TX, around 11 miles from downtown Fort Worth. People aged 65 and older account for about 16.2% of the city’s population of 70,200. The city offers a lower-than-average crime rate, zero state income tax and access to affordable health care through facilities such as Medical City North Hills, which provides 24-hour medical care. Nursing homes further support North Richland Hills’ seniors, and the average monthly cost of $5,627 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home is significantly less than the national average.
Nursing homes provide 24/7 high-level care and health monitoring. Skilled nursing services may include wound care, medication administration, respiratory therapy and pain management. Multidisciplinary teams also have physical, speech and occupational therapists. Seniors who don’t need around-the-clock medical care may find the less-intensive services of assisted living or home health care more appropriate for their needs.
This guide contains cost data for nursing home care in nearby cities and long-term care in North Richland Hills. It also lists resources that help seniors navigate care options.