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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Plano, TX for 2024

Located just north of Dallas, Plano is home to an estimated 287,677 residents. Almost 13% of these individuals are seniors aged 65 or older. Plano’s elders enjoy access to prominent medical facilities, including the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, notable for its heart care program, and Medical City Plano, which counts neurological and stroke care among its areas of practice. In Plano, a semiprivate room in a nursing home has an average cost of $5,171 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. The compares favorably to the corresponding national median of $7,756.

Nursing home residents receive high levels of oversight and medical attention, which aren’t feasible for seniors still living at home. In nursing homes, staff members provide care around the clock, and skilled nurses and aides are readily available. Typically, therapy services are provided as well. Thus high level of service comes at a higher cost, so more independent seniors may be better and more affordably served by assisted living or home health care.

This guide compares the prices of different levels of care, then gives an overview of helpful senior-focused resources in Plano.

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Nursing Home Costs in Plano, Texas

Semiprivate nursing home rooms in Plano cost an average of $5,171 per month, and for private rooms, the average monthly rate is $6,692.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Compared to the country as a whole, a semiprivate room in a Plano nursing home costs $2,585 less per month. However, Plano’s seniors pay slightly more than Texas’s statewide average of $5,019.

In comparison to nearby cities, Plano also costs a bit more. That is especially true for Plano versus Wichita Falls and Sherman. In both of those communities, the monthly average cost for nursing home care is over $650 lower. The price difference is smaller between Plano and Tyler, where the average is $4,775, and Waco, where seniors pay an average of $4,745 per month. 

Plano

$5,171

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

Wichita Falls

$4,502

Sherman

$4,494

Tyler

$4,775

Waco

$4,745

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Helpful price comparisons can also be made between different forms of senior care in Plano. Adult day health care costs just $1,571 per month on average. Next are home care and home health care, which both have an average rate of $4,385, which is slightly less than the $4,400 average for assisted living. In nursing homes, semiprivate rooms cost $5,171 per month. For a private room, the average cost is $6,692.

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 Plano was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Plano, Texas

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 Plano, Texas

Listed below are resources that Plano’s seniors and their families may find useful. By making it more feasible to continue living at home, these resources may help delay a senior’s admission to a nursing home. There are also available services that may help with the process of choosing and transitioning to a nursing home.

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North Central Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center(855) 937-2372
The NCTADRC assists seniors in a variety of situations by providing referrals and connections to relevant resources, including programs that facilitate long-term and in-home care. It can direct people toward information on Medicaid and Medicare, Veterans Administration benefits and long-term care options, among other topics. There’s no cost for NCTADRC services.
Meals on Wheels Collin County(972) 562-6996
MOWCC helps older adults avoid unnecessary institutionalization by delivering nutritious meals. Beyond food, the organization also offers seniors opportunities for socializing, and it can arrange for necessary home repairs and transportation services. Additionally, MOWCC gives clients helpful items like daily hygiene essentials, medical and mobility equipment and pet food. 
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging(800) 272-3921
The NCTAAA works with adults 60 years of age and older. It offers information and directly provides certain services. Benefits counseling and care coordination are available through this organization, as are the services of a long-term care ombudsman. It can also assist with transportation services and nursing home relocations.
Wellness Center for Older Adults(972) 953-7669The Wellness Center for Older Adults serves individuals 55 years of age and over. Its goal is to make aging in place an easier process. Specific offerings include counseling on benefits, support groups and preventative health care. The organization also makes durable medical equipment accessible through loans.
Collin County Veteran Services(972) 881-3060The Collin County Veteran Services office helps the area’s older military veterans apply for benefits from Texas and the Veterans Administration, and it tracks the progress of claims. The office assists veterans’ dependents as well, and it can provide advice on burial/funeral benefits and pension eligibility.

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