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The Best Assisted Living Communities in Denton County, TX
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authentic reviews in Denton County, TX below include Assisted Living facility with 2616 reviews. On average in Denton County, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Paying for Assisted Living in Denton County
As part of the Dallas metroplex, Denton County shares the city’s average assisted living cost of $4,400 per month. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this is slightly higher than the national median of $4,300. Assisted living in Denton County is also more expensive than the statewide average of $3,998 per month.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Denton County, TX and Nearby Cities
Assisted living prices in Texas can vary widely, and costs in Denton County are relatively high compared to other areas of the state. In nearby Sherman, costs are much lower, averaging $3,400 per month. In the state’s northeastern corner, Texarkana has some of the lowest assisted living prices in the state. At an average of $2,600, it’s $1,800 per month more affordable than the amount paid in Denton County. On the opposite side of the state, El Paso has a similar assisted living cost at $2,950. Costs in Austin are higher at $4,250 per month. Closer to the Gulf Coast, the average cost in the Houston area is $4,750. Farther inland, seniors in College Station pay some of the state’s highest assisted living rates at an average of $5,355. Assisted living facilities in the Midland area charge similar fees of $5,250 per month.
Denton County
$4,400
Texas
$3,998
The United States
$4,300
Texarkana
$2,600
El Paso
$2,950
Sherman
$3,400
Austin
$4,250
Houston
$4,750
Midland
$5,250
College Station
$5,355
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Denton County
Seniors in Denton County may be eligible to receive assistance paying for assisted living through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Services include placement into facilities that match the level of care needed. Seniors who receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits, or who have SSI income or VA benefits, may also be eligible for payment assistance through the STAR+PLUS program. It serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
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.
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Free Assisted Living Resources in Denton County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging | (800) 272-3921 | The local Area Agency on Aging helps adults stay healthy and comfortable as they age through a variety of supportive programs. Seniors can get information and referrals to health and long-term care services or access help preparing health insurance applications. The AAA also offers chronic disease management and fall prevention workshops as well as a long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates for residents of care homes and helps resolve complaints. |
| Denton County Veterans Service Office | (940) 349-2950 | Benefits counselors at the Denton County Veterans Service Office are available to help senior veterans access the state and federal benefits they’ve earned through their service. Help is available with determining eligibility and applying for VA disability compensation, healthcare coverage, pensions and supplemental benefits, such as Aid and Attendance and the Housebound Allowance, which may help cover assisted living costs. |
| Denton Senior Center | (940) 349-8720 | At the Denton Senior Center, adults aged 50 and over and their spouses can take advantage of an activity calendar filled with social and educational events. These include low-impact exercise classes, craft workshops and group celebrations. The senior center also has a woodworking shop, library, games room and fitness center stocked with modern equipment and weights. |
| North Central Texas Aging & Disability Resource Center | (817) 695-9142 | Aging adults can obtain information and referrals to a variety of local resources through the ADRC. The center can connect seniors with educational programs related to scam awareness, memory loss and living with chronic conditions as well as other topics relevant to seniors. The ADRC can also help seniors access financial assistance and nursing home relocation services, which provide help with the transition from a nursing home to a community-based setting such as an assisted living facility. |
| Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | (940) 383-1406 | This pro-bono law firm can provide information on common legal topics such as elder rights, financial issues and health insurance access. Seniors can get full legal representation or advice and help with tasks like filling out legal forms. The organization also provides access to online self-help resources. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Denton County
Denton County-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Cori1
3.0
Review of Prestonwood Court Assisted Living and Memory Care
A friend of mine was at the assisted living facility of Prestonwood Court Assisted Living and Memory Care in Plano. She was there for a couple of years, and they appear to have a big turnover in...
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Lorraine
3.0
Review of Atria Carrollton
I like my room they are comfortable. I am pleased with the staff and the caregivers at atria.
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Karen
5.0
Review of Lewisville Estates
The rooms at Lewisville Estates were fantastic and had a lot of room. The facility was very nice. It had a lot of common areas for people to meet. They had events going on while we were there, and...
