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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Dallas, TX for 2024

Dallas is a bustling metropolis that’s home to nearly 1.35 million residents, including approximately 144,000 seniors aged 65 and older. The city’s world-class health care facilities include UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, which has a dedicated stroke center, heart health unit and oncology department. Nursing home costs in Dallas run about $5,171 per month, which is well under the national average of $7,756.

Nursing homes provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care, recreational programming and nonmedical assistance to those with complex medical needs. These facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible and staffed by licensed medical staff and certified caregivers, and the staff-to-resident ratio is lower than is typically found in other long-term care settings. Seniors who don’t require 24/7 medical care may want to consider joining an assisted living community or remaining in their own home with the help of a home health care provider.

This guide includes an overview of long-term care costs in Dallas and nearby cities, information on financial assistance programs, and a list of resources for Dallas seniors and their caregivers.

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Nursing Home Costs in Dallas, TX

Nursing homes in Dallas cost an average of $5,171 per month for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In Dallas, monthly nursing home rates average $5,171 for a semiprivate room. By comparison, the statewide average rate is $5,019, while the national average is significantly higher at $7,756 per month. 

Throughout Texas, long-term care costs vary and are largely linked to the local cost of living. Just north of Dallas, rates in Sherman average $4,494, while to the east, nursing home care costs about $4,775 per month in Tyler. South of Dallas, rates average $4,745 per month in Waco, and the same level of care costs $5,201 in the state capital, Austin. 

Dallas

$5,171

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

Sherman

$4,494

Waco

$4,745

Tyler

$4,775

Austin

$5,201

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home care, which includes 24/7 medical care and supervision in an institutional setting, is the costliest type of long-term care, with monthly rates in Dallas averaging $5,171 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room. Seniors who don’t need around-the-clock skilled nursing care may opt to remain at home with help from a homemaker or home health care aide. Both these services cost an average of $4,385 per month in Dallas. Assisted living care costs around $4,400 per month, while adult day care is about $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

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Dallas, TX

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Dallas, TX

Seniors who need long-term care can learn about the wide range of services available in Dallas by contacting one of the many senior services agencies in the region. These agencies help seniors navigate their long-term care options, learn about financial aid programs, and whenever possible, arrange supports to help older adults avoid or delay institutionalization. 

ResourceContactService
City of Dallas Senior Services(214) 670-5227The City of Dallas offers a number of free services to help seniors, including case management for elders who need health care, housing, transportation and in-home assistance. 
Community Council of Greater Dallas(214) 871-5065The Community Council of Greater Dallas is the federally-mandated Area Agency on Aging for the region. The Council coordinates local, state and federal services for Dallas seniors aged 60 and older in order to promote healthy aging. 
The Senior Source(214) 823-5700The Senior Source offers a range of services to seniors and their caregivers. Case managers help seniors secure long-term care resources and apply for financial assistance programs. Guardianship services are also available for elders who require protection against abuse, financial exploitation or neglect. 
Dallas County Veterans Services(972) 692-4939Dallas County Veterans Services helps veterans and their dependents obtain the maximum available entitlements through county, state and federal programs. Veteran Service Officers assist with VA pension applications and appeals, apply for service records on behalf of vets, and help veterans navigate the VA health care system. 

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