30 Assisted Living Facilities near Southlake, TX

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Southlake

• Seniors and their families can enjoy easy access to public transit in Rowlett. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail and bus systems provide service to the area. For seniors, the STAR Transit Senior Shuttle Service offers free rides to both the community center and the public library. 
  
• Southlake is an expensive city to live in with an overall cost of living that's 83 percent higher than the national average. However, the average cost of housing makes up for most of the difference, so seniors in assisted living might not need to consider this factor. 
  
• The Southlake area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Expect hot and humid summers in Southlake with average temperatures in the high-80s and mid-90s. The tradeoff is mild winters where temperatures hover around the mid-50s in the daytime. Seniors who enjoy the outdoors should take precautions on the hottest days. 
  
• Seniors and their families can feel safe in Southlake since it has an overall crime rate that's 55 percent lower than the national average. The city is 80 percent safer for its residents than other cities in the country. Its overall crime rate is 59 percent lower than the rest of Texas.
  
• Seniors will stretch their retirement dollars further in Texas since the state doesn't tax income. While the state does have high sales and property taxes, some seniors qualify for reduced property taxes through homestead tax programs.