7 Sister Care of Dallas Metro Area
1800 Teague Drive Suite 109, Sherman, TX, 75090
"At 7 Sister Care, we’re there when you can’t be… caring for your loved one just the way you would. We’ve been in your shoes and understand t..."
READ MOREAccording to Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report, Frisco, Texas, is ranked fifth in the state for health care and fourth for quality of life for seniors. Frisco’s violent crime and property crime are low, and with 230 sunny days per year, the city is safe and comfortable for exploring.
Seniors seeking health care in the area have access to multiple quality medical centers, Texas Health Frisco and Medical City Frisco. The city has many things to offer, which is one reason why seniors choose to live in their own homes for as long as possible. Home care, which provides personal care, and home health, which offers medical care, make this possible at $4,862 per month.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Frisco 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.
1800 Teague Drive Suite 109, Sherman, TX, 75090
"At 7 Sister Care, we’re there when you can’t be… caring for your loved one just the way you would. We’ve been in your shoes and understand t..."
READ MORE1721 West Plano Parkway Suite 126 , Plano, TX, 75075
451 Southridge Way, Dallas, TX, 75063
8712 Belvoir Circle , Mckinney, TX, 75070
"Unicorn Corps Home Health Care Services is an in-home care agency serving McKinney and the surrounding areas. We provide non-medical service..."
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4606 Plumeria Drive, Mansfield, TX, 76063
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We were satisfied with Infinity Group Health. It was good. They took care of business. They're very considerate of the family. They're all very nice people. They said if they needed to come more often, they would just give them a call when needed. Ev..."
READ MORE9304 Forest Lane, South Building, Suite #125, Dallas, TX, 75243
6160 Warren Parkway Suite 100, Frisco, TX, 75034
4100 Alpha Rd, Dallas, TX, 75244
Home care costs in the Frisco area are typically around $4,862 per month, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. The state average is less than Frisco’s average at $4,576, while the national average is more at $4,957. To the east, in Tyler, seniors pay around $4,376, and to the north, in Sherman, the cost is $4,767. Waco residents pay an average of $4,668, and those in Abilene pay $4,528 per month.
Frisco
$4,862
Texas
$4,576
The United States
$4,957
Tyler
$4,376
Sherman
$4,767
Waco
$4,668
Abilene
$4,528
Home care and home health care in Frisco have the same monthly costs at $4,862 even though home health care also includes skilled nursing, therapy and other light medical services. Adult day health costs around $1,517 and is the least expensive option. An assisted living community provides room and board and care at $4,195 per month, while nursing homes have the most extensive care at $5,627 per month.
Home Care
$4,862
Home Health Care
$4,862
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$4,195
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,627
Note: Data for Frisco was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.
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.
Frisco has multiple resources for older adults aging in place, including free programs and services that address daily needs. These programs are provided by both public and private agencies and help improve the overall quality of life.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Home Rehabilitation Program | (872) 292-5108 | Frisco's government and the U.S. Department of Housing and Rehabilitation provide the city's Home Rehabilitation Program. The program's goal is to help seniors bring their homes to livable standards and enhance and improve neighborhoods in the area. Repairs include removing lead-based paint and repairing floors, roofs and sidewalks. |
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | (877) 541-7905 | WAP helps seniors on a budget make home repairs and upgrades to lower energy costs. These repairs include caulking, installing weather-stripping, adding insulation and the repair or replacement of inefficient HVAC systems. |
Emergency Financial Assistance | (972) 335-9495 | Frisco Family Services helps individuals with emergency utility payments and purchasing prescription medications and assists with other critical needs. It makes utility payments directly to utility companies on behalf of individuals. The service prioritizes seniors and those with disabilities. |
Meals on Wheels Collin County | (972) 562-6996 | Meals on Wheels of Collin County provides hot meals to North Texas seniors. The service delivers meals to approximately 2,000 seniors and congregate meals to local senior centers and provides companionship to those who are housebound. |
Residential Homestead Exemption | (972) 547-5020 | The residential homestead exemption program helps seniors in Collin County lower their property tax obligation by 12.5%. To qualify, seniors must own the property on January 1st of the year they apply, occupy it and have not claimed a homestead exemption on any other property. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes 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.
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.