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

Last Updated: June 5, 2024

Located within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Garland has 99 home care agencies for seniors to choose from. The 2024 median rate for local home care services comes in at $5,339 per month, exceeding the Texas norm of $4,290 but comparing favorably to the national norm of $5,720. In contrast to home health care, which provides basic medical support, home care agencies serve seniors through nonmedical personal care services.

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Paying for Home Care in Garland, TX

The Cost of Home Care in Garland, TX

Seniors in Garland pay around $5,339 per month for in-home care, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Although this runs lower than the U.S. norm of $5,720, it trends higher than Texas' median of $4,290. Local rates come in higher than fees in nearby cities such as Tyler and Waco, where seniors pay around $4,195 and $4,576, respectively. However, rates in Sherman surpass costs in Garland at about $12,012.

Garland

$5,339

Texas

$4,290

United States

$5,720

Sherman

$12,012

Longview

$4,767

Tyler

$4,195

Waco

$4,576

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

Home care agencies in Garland charge around $5,339 per month for full-time non medical services. By comparison, adult day health care costs about $3,340 less. However, home health care, which includes skilled nursing services, costs about $380 more.

Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$5,241

Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)

$5,688

Note: Data for Garland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Garland, 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 MortgagesHome 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 Garland, TX

Garland seniors can turn to these programs for financial, social and legal support. Some are based in nearby Dallas and cover most of Dallas County or northwest Texas, while others are specific to Garland city residents.

ResourceContactService
DME Exchange of Dallas214-997-3639This Dallas-based nonprofit provides free, gently used medical equipment for low-income seniors throughout Dallas County. Wheelchairs, rollators, canes and similar mobility pieces are available; the organization also has some larger items such as medical scooters and hospital beds. Income restrictions apply, and a doctor's prescription is required for eligibility.
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas214-748-1234LANT lawyers work with seniors and low-income adults to help them understand legal issues relating to wills and estates, federal tax obligations, landlord disputes and more. The nonprofit firm is based in Dallas but runs monthly local legal clinics for Garland residents.
VNA Meals on Wheels214-689-0000Run by the Visiting Nurse Association nonprofit, this program delivers hot meals directly to Dallas County seniors weekdays around noon. There's no cost for the service, though donations are accepted. Adults must be at least 60 years old and must be homebound to qualify.
Residence Homestead Exemption972-205-2696Texas offers significant property tax exemptions to all residents that allow them to reduce the value of their primary residence for tax calculations. All state residents may exempt up to $40,000 of home value; citizens 65 years of age or older may exempt up to another $10,000. The city of Garland allows seniors to exempt an extra $1,000.
Minor Home Repair Grant Program972-205-2000Garland seniors can get help from this city program to pay for home safety repairs that include replacement of gas lines, replacement of failing water heaters, plumbing issues and more. Residents who are at least 55 years of age may qualify to receive a grant of up to $5,000 to be used for the work.

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 home care
Checklist for determining the need for 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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Stephanie Campbell

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Heart of Mercy Homecare - Garland TX

Mercy and her team took great care of my Aunt. The Caregivers are exceptional and well trained. I'll recommend them highly.

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D Goldman

I am a current client of this provider

Review of Heart of Mercy Homecare - Garland TX

Thank you Mercy & Derrick for having Hearts of Gold! We've struggled for months with 2 different big franchise agencies whose Caregivers were less than motivated and always on their phones. My...

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jholloway

I am a past client of this provider

Review of Griswold Home Care Garland

Your staff and caregiver were excellent. Ebony is the best caregiver I have had. She is always on time and never missed a scheduled day. She was attentive to my needs and she has the skills...

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