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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Burleson, TX for 2024

Burleson, Texas, is part of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, located just outside of Fort Worth. It’s a family-friendly community with a history as a “cow town,” and it’s close enough to the Fort Worth stockyards for residents to attend different events throughout the year there. As part of one of the largest urban areas in the state, Burleson affords residents ready access to several comprehensive medical centers, an international airport, and plenty of entertainment destinations, from the Dallas Zoo to the Perot Museum of Science and Nature.

Burleson’s senior citizens number about one in eight of the city’s 48,000 residents, and many of these individuals may be contemplating their long-term care options. Assisted living communities are an ideal place for people who need a little extra help with daily life and may be unable to live independently in their own homes. They typically provide a private residence, nutritious meals and different activities on premises, as well as some transportation and a nurse on staff.

This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Burleson, which averages $4,400 per month, plus some benefits and drawbacks of living here. We also include free resources for seniors and their families to enhance their quality of life.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Burleson

Burleson assisted living communities are licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Health. Communities are rated as either Type A or Type B, depending on the level of supervision and assistance they offer. Regular inspections assess the cleanliness and livability of each community and the training and certification of the staff members.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Burleson

  • Texas doesn’t have a state income tax for any type of income, including Social Security and withdrawals from retirement accounts. In addition to this tax benefit, seniors also receive a homestead tax exemption and a property tax deferral, which can help those with limited means. 
  • The cost of living in Burleson is very close to the national median, 101.8 compared to 100. Housing costs are the least expensive category, 88.1. Health care, another important consideration for the elderly, is the most expensive category, at 115.3. 
  • Seniors can feel more secure when spending time out in the Burleson community knowing that violent crime rates are significantly lower than the national average, 11.4 compared to 22.7. Property crime rates are also lower, 32.3 in the city as opposed to 35.4 for the nation as a whole. 
  • Burleson, as a suburb of Fort Worth, shares its distinction as one of the AARP’s Networks of Age-Friendly Communities. Age-friendly communities are those considered to be particularly amenable to seniors, including accessibility, access to resources and an emphasis on the comfort of elderly residents.
  • The water quality in Burleson is excellent, rating a 100/100, the highest score available, which is particularly important since the city can get very hot in the summertime. However, the air quality is notable below the U.S. average, 38/100 compared to 58/100. 
  • Summertime in North Texas can get very hot, and Burleson is no exception, with July high temperatures of 95 degrees and 229 days of sunshine each year, compared to the national average of 205. Winters are mild, however, with January low temperatures of 34 degrees and about an inch of snowfall each year. 
  • Seniors in Burleson may have fewer choices for health care close to home, as the number of doctors per 100,000 residents is less than half the national average, 91 compared to 210. However, the city is close to many world-class hospitals, including Baylor, Scott, and White and Texas Health Presbyterian

Paying for Assisted Living in Burleson

Burleson seniors can expect to pay $4,400 per month on average for assisted living, a figure a few hundred dollars higher than the Texas average of $3,998 and a little more than the national average of $4,300, according to Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey 2020

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Burleson’s assisted living fees are higher than in many nearby cities. Sherman, to the north, Tyler, to the east, and Waco, between Burleson and Austin, are all considerably less per month at $3,400, $3,540 and $3,763 respectively. Austin, the state capital, is closer to Burleson’s monthly average at $4,250. 

Burleson

$4,400

Texas

$3,998

The United States

$4,300

Sherman

$3,400

Tyler

$3,450

Austin

$4,250

Waco

$3,763

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living isn’t the only type of elder care choice seniors in Burleson have. People who only need care and supervision on the weekdays may opt for adult day health care, which offers many of the same services as assisted living. People who have chronic medical conditions or need significant assistance may be best served by accommodations in a nursing home, which averages $5,171 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private one. Homemakers and home health care services, both of which average $4,385 per month, help seniors aging in place at home maintain their independence. 

Homemaker Services

$4,385

Home Health Aide

$4,385

Adult Day Health Care

$1,571

Assisted Living Facility

$4,400

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,171

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$6,692

Note: Data for Burleson was not available, so data for the closest city, Dallas, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Burleson

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services can help seniors on a limited income with placement in an assisted living center that suits their level of care. Seniors on Medicaid or Medicare, or those receiving SSI income or VA benefits, may also qualify for partial payment of their assisted living fees.  This occurs through the STAR+PLUS serves specific areas of the state, with benefits that include partial payment for assisted living or nursing home care. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Burleson

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Burleson

The Burleson community and the greater DFW area provide several free resources for seniors and their families to help ease the transition into assisted living, obtain government benefits and health care and enhance their independence and overall quality of life.

ResourceContactService
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County (ADRC)(855) 937-2372Tarrant County residents 60 and older have access to several programs to enhance their lives, including transportation assistance to doctor’s appointments or medical treatments and help applying for health insurance or location health care resources. The ADRC also schedules health screenings and educational programs about topics that concern seniors such as fall prevention, identifying signs of a heart attack or stroke and the early indications of dementia.
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman(877) 787-8999Long-term care ombudsman representatives advocate for the interests of individuals living in long-term care communities such as assisted living. Ombudsmen lobby at the state and local level for greater regulations and oversight of these homes, and they accept complaints from residents of these homes, referring them as appropriate to the right government regulatory agency.
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging(800) 272-3921The regional Agency on Aging administers several services for seniors, including funding senior centers, which provide a place for seniors to gather with friends, participate in group activities or fitness classes and learn new skills or join a hobby group. Representatives of the AAA can also help seniors and their families apply for Social Security and Medicaid, find the right assisted living home and ease the transition process into a group living setting.  
Mid-Cities Care Corps(817) 282-0531This community outreach organization has a mission to help reduce the sense of loneliness and isolation that many Fort Worth area seniors feel. Volunteers provide companionship to seniors living in their homes and visit those in long-term care communities. Limited transportation and escorts to medical appointments and errands are also provided.
DFW DME Exchange of Dallas Inc.(214) 997-3639DFW seniors who cannot afford their own durable medical equipment may visit the Durable Medical Equipment Exchange and borrow what they need indefinitely. Items include wheelchairs, canes, walkers and rollators; showering and toileting chairs; blood pressure cuffs or TTY kits and accessibility equipment such as wheelchair ramps.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Burleson

Burleson-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Burleson

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Review of Mustang Creek Estates - Burleson

I would give zero and advise to Avoid this place for your loved one. My loved one passed away there. He was unable to move himself and I was told “that’s not my job” by several employees to assist...

Provider response

Grant, We fully understand the difficult season that the loss of a loved one brings. While we would never wish times like these on anyone, we are pleased to say we have had no resident pass away...

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Shannon

I visited this facility

Review of Elk Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care

I did not care for Elk Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care. It looks like an old-fashioned nursing home when you drive up, and it looked and felt like an old-fashioned nursing home on the inside....

Provider response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on Elk Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, Shannon. It's wonderful to hear that our staff made a positive impression on you during your visit...

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Shannon

I visited this facility

Review of Mustang Creek Estates - Burleson

I liked the facilities at Mustang Creek Estates-Burleson. I liked that they had several different houses. They have up to 14 people in assisted living and they live in one house. It's got a common...

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