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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Dallas, TX for 2024

Dallas ranked second to Denton, a pseudo-suburb, on Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report. This report ranks cities statewide based on the overall quality of life they offer seniors when factoring in 46 key issues. Dallas stood out for its lower housing costs, availability of subsidized housing and better air quality. Older adults in Dallas opting to age in place pay an average of $4,862 for home care services, per Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey — less than the national average. Home care provides personal care services, not medical services like home health care. However, seniors have access to nationally ranked hospitals like UT Southwestern Medical Center and Baylor University Medical Center to meet their medical needs.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Dallas area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.

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Paying for Home Care in Dallas, TX

The Cost of Home Care in Dallas, TX

Although the average home care cost in Dallas is higher than the state average of $4,576 by almost $300 per month, it’s lower than the national average of $4,957 by nearly $100, per Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Dallas’ average is also higher compared to several nearby cities. Tyler’s average cost of $4,376 is nearly $500 lower, Waco’s $4,668 is almost $200 less, and Sherman’s $4,767 is about $100 lower per month. However, Austin’s average cost of $5,196 is higher by more than $300. 

Dallas

$4,862

Texas

$4,576

The United States

$4,957

Tyler

$4,376

Waco

$4,668

Sherman

$4,767

Austin

$5,196

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Dallas, TX

Nursing homes offer the highest level of care at the highest cost, averaging $5,627 in Dallas. Assisted living takes place in residential settings with a lower level of care and a lower average of $4,195. Home care and home health care both average $4,862 and allow seniors to remain in their homes. Home health care includes medical services from registered nurses or therapists, while home care doesn’t. Adult day health has the lowest level of care and average at $1,517 per month.

Home Care

$4,862

Home Health Care

$4,862

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living

$4,195

Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)

$5,627

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Dallas, TX

Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-Term Care Insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
  • Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
  • Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living.Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
  • Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Free & Low-Cost Home Care Resources in Dallas, TX

Dallas seniors who choose to age in place can find an array of services to help them retain their independence while safely remaining in their homes. Nonprofit organizations and government programs provide free or low-cost services to help ensure food security, improved home efficiency and safety, respite care for family caregivers and more.

ResourceContactService
Dallas Area Agency on Aging (AAA)(800) 252-9240Dallas AAA Benefits Counseling Program helps older adults with several services, including minor home repairs for seniors aged 60 or older. It also provides family caregiver support through respite care, chore services and income support. Other programs include legal services, transportation services and information and referrals.
VNA Meals on Wheels(214) 689-2639Visiting Nurses Association operates the official Meals on Wheels program throughout Dallas County, delivering five hot meals weekly to frail or homebound seniors. Participants must be aged 60 or older, have limited income and be unable to drive or leave their homes without assistance. Most participants receive their meals without cost.
Property Tax ExemptionNorthwest: (972) 792-5800 Southwest: (214) 944-2200Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts provides information on the Property Tax Exemptions for seniors aged 65 or older or disabled. All Dallas residents, regardless of age, receive $40,000 off their home’s value for the homestead exemption. Seniors receive an additional $10,000 off the value.
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) Weatherization Assistance ProgramQuestions: (214) 819-1909 Appointments: (214) 819-1976The DCHHS Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income Dallas County residents by installing weatherization materials and performing minor repairs to improve their home’s energy efficiency, reduce their utility bills and address health and safety issues. It prioritizes households with seniors, disabled persons, young children, high energy consumption and high energy burdens.
Rebuilding Together North Texas(972) 245-6900Rebuilding Together helps low-income seniors aged 60 or older who live and own a home in Dallas County through minor repairs to address hazards that impact their health, safety and accessibility. Services are also available to disabled persons of any age and honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.

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Checklist for determining the need for in-home care
Checklist for determining the need for in-home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.  

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Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs
Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs

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