Graceful Arms Senior Living
1415 Big Stone Gap Rd, Duncanville, TX, 75137
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and family oriented environment. ..."
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Assisted living communities have a typical monthly cost of $4,195 in DeSoto, which is slightly higher than Texas' $3,998 average, but still $305 cheaper than the national norm. These facilities provide services such as meal preparation, cleaning and assistance with personal activities, including bathing and grooming, making them ideal for people with reduced physical strength or mobility. They also offer scheduled activities and often provide transportation to local venues, allowing seniors to enjoy a more active retirement.
This guide discusses the cost of assisted living in DeSoto and outlines some of the city's benefits and drawbacks to help seniors choose where to retire. It also includes a list of free resources providing further information and assistance.
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1415 Big Stone Gap Rd, Duncanville, TX, 75137
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and family oriented environment. ..."
READ MORE540 E. Polo Rd., Grand Prairie, TX, 75052
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Mayberry Gardens is a very different kind of assisted living community in which the residents are gathered into individual houses where there's a maximum of 15 residents in each house. Each house has like a large living area, a very large professiona..."
READ MORE2400 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, TX, 75146
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Meadow Creek Senior Living had a better nursing staff and was a bigger facility. There was a lot of activity and you could see people doing things. They were playing some music, and the residents looked lively and happy. I was there during lunch time..."
READ MORE614 S 14th Street, Midlothian, TX, 76065
4.4
(5 reviews)
"It was the director that toured us at Legacy Oaks of Midlothian, and she impressed me very well with how much she loved the people there. The patients knew who she was, so that tells me she interacts with them even though it's a big facility. It tell..."
READ MORE1225 Nutting Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104
"At Elshadai Care Home our goal is to provide our residents with everything to make them feel completely at home. Through compassionate, m..."
READ MORE4666 La Rue St, Dallas, TX, 75211
"Our staff is warm, kind and they truly care about each and every resident that becomes a member of our special community. We offer assistanc..."
READ MORE2305 Corn Valley Rd, Grand Prairie, TX, 75051
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I have 2 sisters and a brother who lived in Mountain Creek. The food was excellent. The apartment was not that big; it just had a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. The place was not outdated, and there were lots of areas where you can ..."
READ MORE824 Clearwater Drive, Midlothian, TX, 76065
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We have our mother in Lakewood House Assisted Living. The community is a home and a neighborhood, she's the fifth resident there. So far, she's very comfortable, and she's been cared for very well. And they call us every time she needs anything, even..."
READ MORE8027 West Virginia, Dallas, TX, 75237
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Entrust of DeSoto is a senior living community located in Dallas, Texas, offering a wide range of services designed to meet our residents’ u..."
READ MORE3922 Simpson Street, Dallas, TX, 75246
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I saw the Simpson Place. It was very good. The people were very nice. My only reservation with that was that it was brand new. I thought there were only 8 or 10 residents there in building. There weren't many activities going on at that time. Also, t..."
READ MORE5519 S. Collins Street, Arlington, TX, 76018
3.9
(8 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Castle Rock Senior Community. It's all on one floor, it's very clean, and the rooms are quite spacious. The staff are very attentive and very engaged with the people in the community. However, she has only been there a week, so ..."
READ MORE330 West Pembrook Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75208
4.0
(2 reviews)
"St. Joseph's is a very warm and caring facility. There are not a lot of extras, but is much more than expected for the price we pay. ..."
READ MORE1005 Southwest Third Street, Grand Prairie, TX, 75051
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother has moved into The Estates at Grand Prairie. We chose them because of a combination of things. Primarily, it's the cost, and another was its proximity to my house, and I like the people that run the place. The facility is fine, and I like ..."
READ MORE3494 Kingbridge Street, Dallas, TX, 75212
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I have been a resident for almost a year and i am happy , food is great staff is nice . i like it ..."
READ MORE1625 N Stemmons Frwy, Dallas, TX, 75248
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We liked the look of Avalon - Quarterway as we drove up. We were checking out assisted living facilities in the area for our aunt. The greenery looked nicely kept and pleasant. The staff was quite nice - very attentive to us and we could see the lev..."
READ MORE2318 Morrell Ave, Dallas, TX, 75203
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We liked the concept of Helen's Care - so we decided to check it out as an assisted living option for our aunt. We were told that they provide an assessment and then give an opinion on what the best arrangement might be. We know our aunt needs care -..."
READ MORE2450 Bickers St, Dallas, TX, 75212
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Overall, my experience with Lakewest was a good one. The facility is relatively new, as it just opened last summer (2011). Lakewest is beautifully decorated, not at all like a traditional nursing home. One very comforting safety feature they have is ..."
READ MORE2811 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, TX, 75216
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Brixton Village Assisted II was OK. They had more seniors who were able to function more; some of them actually still had jobs, and it wasn’t what I was looking for my mom. The place was clean and quiet. The staff was very helpful, open, and warm. Th..."
READ MORE2535 West Pleasant Run Road, Lancaster, TX, 75146
3.6
(5 reviews)
"Everything up to this point with my mother has been awesome! She's always clean and dry. They keep a good eye on her. Job well done!..."
READ MORE814 Amarosa Road, , Texas, , Dallas, TX, 75217
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I visited morning Starr with my uncle and I was impressed with the knowledge of the staff, the house was clean and fresh. The bedrooms were all furnished with new furniture and the patients only had nice things to say about what they called their ho..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in DeSoto and the rest of Texas are regulated by Texas Health and Human Services, which licenses providers and performs regular inspections to ensure they follow state health and safety requirements concerning staffing levels, food handling, medication administration and resident safety. The department also investigates complaints and potential elder abuse.
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Assisted living costs $4,195 per month in DeSoto.
Averaging $4,195 monthly, assisted living costs in DeSoto are $197 more expensive than the state average but $305 less than the national norm. By considering other locations throughout Texas, seniors can save up to $782 by living in San Antonio or up to $1,195 in San Angelo. However, some cities are also much more expensive than DeSoto, such as Austin, which averages $5,345 per month, and Midland, where care costs $4,789.
DeSoto
$4,195
Texas
$3,998
United States
$4,500
San Antonio
$3,413
San Angelo
$3,000
Austin
$5,345
Midland
$4,789
The $4,195 average cost of assisted living in DeSoto makes this type of care less expensive than some alternatives, but seniors may want to consider all their options before deciding. In-home care offers many similarities to assisted living while allowing seniors to continue living in their own houses for $667 more on average per month. Home health care, which features skilled nursing and medical treatments, has the same cost. Adult day care costs $2,678 less per month than assisted living, whereas nursing homes cost $1,432‬ more.
In-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:Â Data for DeSoto was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.Â
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services can help seniors find assisted living homes in DeSoto within their budget and that provide the level of care they require. Seniors who receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits, or who receive SSI income, may be eligible for assisted living financing. The STAR+PLUS serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement and also covers the cost of assisted living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Desoto and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Desoto, please visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Desoto Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
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