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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Midlothian, TX for 2024

Midlothian is a city in Ellis County, approximately 30 minutes south of Dallas and Fort Worth. According to the 2020 census, 10.7% of its 35,125 residents are in the 65+ age group. The city’s appeal partly lies in its very low rates of crime, low-cost transportation for seniors and excellent health care facilities. Other attractions for older residents include the city’s 14 parks, each offering something a little different, from the excitement of watching teams at the Midlothian Sports Complex to taking a relaxing stroll and sharing a family picnic in Margie Webb Park. 

Midlothian’s assisted living facilities offer a compromise to seniors determined to retain their independence while acknowledging they need help with some daily tasks. Although each facility is unique, common services include staff who ensure rooms are cleaned, linen laundered, meals prepared and medications managed. Many assisted living communities also organize group events for residents. The typical monthly fee in Midlothian is $4,400 per month, which is around 9.6% above the state average.

The remainder of this guide considers the advantages and disadvantages of living in Midlothian and the costs for different types of senior care. It also lists some useful resources for seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Midlothian

Texas Health and Human Services licenses, monitors and regulates assisted living facilities throughout the state. Its work includes making regular and unannounced inspections to ensure assisted living providers are abiding by the terms of their licenses. Although the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman does not have direct authority, it can feed back information that can affect licensing decisions.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Midlothian

  • According to Sperling’s Best Places, the average cost of living index for Midlothian is 113.1, exceeding the state and national averages. Although all cost indices are above average, the primary drivers are housing costs (which are unlikely to affect assisted living residents) and transportation (which might). Midlothian’s average costs reflect the growing desirability of the city, which has seen its population almost double between 2010 and 2020.
  • Seniors in Midlothian have several low-cost and free transportation options, such as STAR Transit’s ADA-accessible buses. They operate 12 hours per day from 6 a.m. Mondays to Fridays, charging $1 per trip for journeys on or below five miles and covering distances of up to 25 miles. Members of the Midlothian Senior Activity Center can use its buses for free to attend the center. They’re often also used for daily outings across the metroplex.
  • Midlothian is a safer city than many. Statistics published by Neighborhood Scout show property crime to be half the state average and violent crime to be significantly lower still. The chances of being a victim of violent crime in Midlothian is 1 in 2,242, while the state average is 1 in 239. Seniors in many assisted living facilities also benefit from 24-hour security and staff on-site.
  • The primary hospital is the Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, which includes neurological, orthopedic and cancer care departments. There are also 12 Medicare-registered physicians, mostly working in family medicine. Due to Midlothian’s location, its seniors are only 30 minutes from the multitude of hospitals in Dallas and Fort Worth, some of which are nationally ranked in multiple specialties.
  • Midlothian’s climate is a tale of two halves for seniors, with summer temperatures regularly hitting a hot 94 degrees and rarely falling below a cool 34 degrees in winter. The other two months provide a much more comfortable climate, with annual rainfall typically being 39 inches, which is only 1 inch more than the national average.

Paying for Assisted Living in Midlothian

According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the typical resident of Midlothian pays $4,400 per month for assisted living. Although this is only $100 more than the national average, it’s $402 above the fees paid by the typical Texan.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Midlothian’s assisted living costs are at the upper end of the scale for the state, although not as expensive as Odessa, where seniors typically pay $4,842 per month. More affordable cities include Austin, where $4,250 is the average cost, and Sherman, where residents consider $3,400 to be normal.

Midlothian

$4,400

Texas

$3,998

The United States

$4,300

Sherman

$3,400

Odessa

$4,842

Austin

$4,250

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Senior care costs typically reflect the level of care and the facility’s costs. However, in Midlothian, it’s common to find assisted living (which includes care and accommodation) for only $15 per month more than home and home health care, the latter of which also includes visits from medical professionals. Nursing home care is the most expensive, with the typical private room costing $6,692 per month (although sharing a room can see monthly savings of $1,521). Adult day care centers provide the most affordable care for seniors fit enough to attend, with fees averaging $1,571.

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

Note: Data for Midlothian was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Midlothian

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services can help seniors find assisted living homes in Midlothian, Texas, within their budget and that provide the level of care they require. Those with Medicaid, Medicare or SSI income, may be eligible for assisted living financing. The STAR+PLUS serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement and also covers the cost of assisted living.

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Texas

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 Midlothian

There are many resources that can enhance the lives of seniors in Midlothian. These examples include medical assistance for U.S. military veterans, support for residents in senior care facilities and a one-stop shop that offers a multitude of resources for seniors in residential care and those who may be considering it.

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Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 272-3921Residents in assisted living facilities who need help dealing with issues with their care providers can call on the assistance of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Services are free of charge and include investigating the senior's complaints and advocating on their behalf with the owner or manager of the facility. The ombudsman can also provide copies of inspection reports to seniors looking for the ideal assisted living facility in Ellis County. Families of residents and third parties concerned about care standards in a senior living facility are encouraged to register their complaints with the ombudsman too.
Midlothian Senior Activity Center(972) 775-6401The Midlothian Senior Activity Center welcomes members aged 50 and over. The annual fee is $5, with donations per activity providing other funds (although no senior is denied access to an activity if they cannot make a donation). The activities include arts and crafts classes, bingo, dominoes and regular trips throughout the metroplex to visit museums and parks and take in a movie. Lunch and morning snacks are served daily and there's regular musical entertainment too.
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging(800) 272-3921Adults in Ellis County aged 60 and over can access the wealth of resources offered by the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging. In addition to operating senior centers and workshops aimed at improving the health of seniors in the county, the agency also provides counseling for seniors in matters concerning benefits and financial fitness.
Polk Street VA Clinic(214) 372-8100Polk Street Clinic is only 20 minutes from Midlothian, where it provides primary care services to the city's U.S. military veterans and their families. It also conducts EKG scans and specialty care consultations, with patients transferred to the Dallas VA Medical Center for treatments. Although the clinic has an on-site pharmacy, prescriptions are only available at the Dallas center.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Midlothian

Midlothian-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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Texas

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Valerie

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Lakewood House Assisted Living

We have our mother in Lakewood House Assisted Living. The community is a home and a neighborhood, she's the fifth resident there. So far, she's very comfortable, and she's been cared for very well....

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Valerie

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Review of Legacy Oaks of Midlothian

It was the director that toured us at Legacy Oaks of Midlothian, and she impressed me very well with how much she loved the people there. The patients knew who she was, so that tells me she...

Provider response

Valerie, thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We pride ourselves on offering passionate care, passionate service, and passionate cleanliness to the people who call Legacy Oaks...

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Denise

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Midtowne Assisted Living and Memory Care

My father moved to Midtowne Assisted Living and Memory Care. I like their facility, it's very clean. They had a lot of people out and moving around and interacting during the day, and I just felt...

Provider response

Denise, thank you for your very kind words about our rooms, staff, dining, and amenities! We are so appreciative of your trust in us to care for your Father. He is a treasured part of our community.

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