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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Denton County, TX for 2024

Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, Denton County is rated one of the most comfortable places to live in Texas. It has a population of 887,207 people, of whom...

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Paying for Assisted Living in Denton County

As part of the Dallas metroplex, Denton County shares the city’s average assisted living cost of $4,400 per month. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this is slightly higher than the national median of $4,300. Assisted living in Denton County is also more expensive than the statewide average of $3,998 per month.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living prices in Texas can vary widely, and costs in Denton County are relatively high compared to other areas of the state. In nearby Sherman, costs are much lower, averaging $3,400 per month. In the state’s northeastern corner, Texarkana has some of the lowest assisted living prices in the state. At an average of $2,600, it’s $1,800 per month more affordable than the amount paid in Denton County. On the opposite side of the state, El Paso has a similar assisted living cost at $2,950. Costs in Austin are higher at $4,250 per month. Closer to the Gulf Coast, the average cost in the Houston area is $4,750. Farther inland, seniors in College Station pay some of the state’s highest assisted living rates at an average of $5,355. Assisted living facilities in the Midland area charge similar fees of $5,250 per month.

Denton County

$4,400

Texas

$3,998

The United States

$4,300

Texarkana

$2,600

El Paso

$2,950

Sherman

$3,400

Austin

$4,250

Houston

$4,750

Midland

$5,250

College Station

$5,355

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Denton County

Seniors in Denton County may be eligible to receive assistance paying for assisted living through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Services include placement into facilities that match the level of care needed. Seniors who receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits, or who have SSI income or VA benefits, may also be eligible for payment assistance through the STAR+PLUS program. It serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Denton County

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Denton County

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North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging(800) 272-3921The local Area Agency on Aging helps adults stay healthy and comfortable as they age through a variety of supportive programs. Seniors can get information and referrals to health and long-term care services or access help preparing health insurance applications. The AAA also offers chronic disease management and fall prevention workshops as well as a long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates for residents of care homes and helps resolve complaints.
Denton County Veterans Service Office(940) 349-2950Benefits counselors at the Denton County Veterans Service Office are available to help senior veterans access the state and federal benefits they’ve earned through their service. Help is available with determining eligibility and applying for VA disability compensation, healthcare coverage, pensions and supplemental benefits, such as Aid and Attendance and the Housebound Allowance, which may help cover assisted living costs.
Denton Senior Center(940) 349-8720At the Denton Senior Center, adults aged 50 and over and their spouses can take advantage of an activity calendar filled with social and educational events. These include low-impact exercise classes, craft workshops and group celebrations. The senior center also has a woodworking shop, library, games room and fitness center stocked with modern equipment and weights.
North Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center(817) 695-9142Aging adults can obtain information and referrals to a variety of local resources through the ADRC. The center can connect seniors with educational programs related to scam awareness, memory loss and living with chronic conditions as well as other topics relevant to seniors. The ADRC can also help seniors access financial assistance and nursing home relocation services, which provide help with the transition from a nursing home to a community-based setting such as an assisted living facility.
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas(940) 383-1406This pro-bono law firm can provide information on common legal topics such as elder rights, financial issues and health insurance access. Seniors can get full legal representation or advice and help with tasks like filling out legal forms. The organization also provides access to online self-help resources.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Denton County

Denton County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.

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Brookdale Lewisville seemed very clean. The staff seemed very friendly. The rooms that they showed us seemed to be very nice. I could picture my parents there. There wasn't anything about the place...

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Review of Mustang Creek Estates - Frisco TX

The caregivers(?) are not responsive if you truly need assistance. They prefer self-reliant residents, though it is classified as assisted living. Food was good at first but has devolved into hot...

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Review of Lake Point Luxury Assisted Living

UNDERSTAND YOUR LEASE AGREEMENT - we paid our November rent on 11/2 and my mother died on 11/3. We contacted the office for a refund and were told there would be no refund, quoting the agreement: ...

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