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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Grand Prairie, TX for 2024

Grand Prairie is located midway between the major metropolitan cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. It has a population of 194,543, and about 9.2% of its residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors may be interested in the city’s medical facilities, including Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital and Medical City ER Grand Prairie. Nursing home costs in Grand Prairie are relatively low; according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room is $5,171, over $2,000 less than the national average of $7,756.

Nursing home care provides 24/7 medical care and assistance to frail seniors and those who have chronic illnesses or disabilities. This type of care is generally the most expensive senior care option available, and seniors in Grand Prairie who don’t require constant help from registered nurses may want to look at alternatives such as assisted living and home care services.

This guide discusses the costs of nursing home care in Grand Prairie and nearby cities, as well as the average costs of alternative care options. In addition, it lists resources for seniors in the city.

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Nursing Home Costs in Grand Prairie, TX

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Grand Prairie is $5,171 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Grand Prairie may be interested to know how the cost of care compares to other cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of care in Grand Prairie is less than the national average of $7,756. However, the cost of care is similar to the Texas state average of $5,019.

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in the surrounding cities is lower than Grand Prairie. Abilene is the least expensive at $4,380, followed by San Angelo at $4,489. Wichita Falls averages $4,502 per month, and Tyler comes in at $4,775. 

Grand Prairie

$5,171

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

San Angelo

$4,489

Abilene

$4,380

Wichita Falls

$4,502

Tyler

$4,775

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Grand Prairie, the lowest cost senior care option is adult day care which has an average monthly cost of $1,571. Both home care and home health care services have a monthly average of $4,385. Assisted living offers 24/7 caregiving assistance and has an average monthly fee of $4,400. Nursing home care is the most expensive option, with an average cost of $5,171 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room per month.

Adult day care

$1,571

Home care

$4,385

Home health care

$4,385

Assisted living

$4,400

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$5,171

Nursing home (private room)

$6,692

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, TX

These resources could be of interest to seniors looking for services in Grand Prairie to help them remain in their homes and delay the transition to a nursing home care facility. One resource provides information on financial assistance options for seniors already living in a nursing home care facility or are planning to make the move in the near future. 

ResourceContactService
Grand Prairie United Charities(972) 262-2014Grand Prairie United Charities is a non-profit organization that provides a range of services to seniors. All services are offered free of charge, but donations are always appreciated. Some of the services run by the organization include an on-site food pantry, rent or mortgage assistance, Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets and SNAP. The People and Nutrition program is only offered to seniors over 60 who meet income guidelines. This program provides supplemental staple foods to seniors on a monthly basis. 
City of Grand Prairie(972) 237-8000The City of Grand Prairie assists seniors through several initiatives and programs. All help is provided free of charge. Programs provided include home repair help, home rehabilitation, Tax assistance, Vial of Life stickers for front doors and a senior safety program that gives police easy access to seniors’ homes in an emergency.
Meals on Wheels Tarrant County(817) 336-0912Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County provides meals to homebound seniors over the age of 60 in the Grand Prairie area who can no longer prepare a meal on their own and don’t have regular home assistance. Meals are delivered by volunteers around noon each day from Monday to Friday. In addition, the program delivers food for pets, runs congregate meal sites and offers case management services. 
United Way of Tarrant County(817) 258-8000United Way of Tarrant County is Area Agency on Aging, and it runs the Grand Prairie SHIIP office. This program provides free and unbiased information on state health insurance plans to seniors and their caregivers. Trained volunteers can assist seniors in applying for the health plan that best suits their needs. The counselors can explain financial assistance benefits for long-term care and assist seniors in applying for any assistance they may be eligible for.

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Review of Heritage at Turner Park Healthcare & Rehabilitation

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Michael

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My wife is staying at Metroplex Nursing and Rehabilitation, and it's not good. She's in a semi-private room, but she has to share a closet and the heat bothers her because the room is warm. The...

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Olga

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Review of Heritage at Turner Park Healthcare & Rehabilitation

My mom was at Heritage for a month. I didn't like it. It was not something I would recommend to anyone. You walk into the Medicare section which was cleaner and better. My mom was in the private...

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