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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Terrell, TX for 2024

Within Kaufman County, TX, Terrell lies approximately 33 miles east of Dallas. The immediate vicinity is home to 3 assisted living facilities, while the surrounding area offers other 4 communities. These assisted living homes charge an average of $4,195 per month, almost $200 higher than the state average but $305 lower than the national figure.

This guide contains valuable information about assisted living in Terrell, including 289 reviews facility reviews. Individuals rate the city’s communities with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Terrell

Texas Health and Human Services is responsible for licensing assisted living residences in Terrell and the rest of Texas. Facilities must complete pre-licensure surveys, pass health inspections and comply with safety codes before the agency issues licenses. The government agency also monitors regulatory compliance.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Terrell

  • Texas doesn’t levy any income tax, meaning that seniors pay zero tax on pensions, retirement benefits, Social Security income or withdrawals from retirement accounts. However, the state imposes high tariffs on distributions from deferred compensation plans. Additionally, the sales tax rate in Terrell is 1% higher than the national average. That said, most food, medications and health-related items are exempt from sales tax.
  • Terrell’s crime rates fall below national and state averages. Individuals have a 1 in 262 likelihood of being a victim of violent crime in Terrell, compared with the state statistic of 1 in 220. Similarly, Terrell’s residents have a 1 in 57 chance of experiencing a property crime, while the statewide probability increases to 1 in 46.
  • Terrell ranks in the higher-middle range of counties statewide regarding overall health outcomes. Indeed, Kaufman County is among the healthiest counties in Texas. These outcomes relate to community members’ overall physical and mental health and longevity.
  • When it comes to local health care options, Terrell has several specialty and primary care clinics, an urgent care center and six pharmacies. Additionally, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale are within 22 miles, providing wide-ranging medical services, including diagnostic, surgical and 24/7 emergency care.
  • Weather-wise, Terrell has hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. Summer runs from June to September, with an average temperature between 73 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter is between November and February, with temperatures typically ranging from 37 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit. May experiences the most rainfall, while August is usually the driest month. To account for seasonal variations, assisted living communities provide daily enrichment activities, some indoors and some outdoors.

Paying for Assisted Living in Terrell

Assisted living in Terrell attracts an average monthly rate of $4,195.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Terrell’s assisted living fee is $197 more than the Texas average and $305 less than the national average. San Antonio’s seniors pay lower rates than those in Terrell, saving around $782 each month. Houston’s average price is $50 more than Terrell’s. Prices increased further in Amarillo and Austin, elevated by $405 and $1,150, respectively, compared to Terrell’s assisted living cost.     

 

Terrell

$4,195

Texas

$3,998

US

$4,500

San Antonio

$3,413

Austin

$5,345

Houston

$4,245

Amarillo

$4,600

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is the second most affordable long-term senior care choice in Terrell, with adult day health care coming in $2,678 cheaper for daytime services in a community location. Sharing the same average monthly cost of $4,862, in-home and home health care run $667 higher than assisted living. In-home aides help seniors with everyday activities, such as bathing and grocery shopping, while home health care includes clinical and therapeutic services from licensed professionals. Nursing facilities charge around $1,432 more than assisted living communities and provide 24/7 health monitoring and skilled services, such as pain management, cardiac rehabilitation and nutritional therapy.    

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Terrell

STAR+PLUS is the Texas state Medicaid waiver program for low-income seniors. Aging citizens who need help with the cost of assisted living can apply if they have Medicaid with no share of cost.

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

Financial Assistance in Texas

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 Terrell

Terrell 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 Terrell, please visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Terrell

Terrell 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.

Laws and Regulations in Texas

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Rasstis

I visited this facility

Review of Colonial Lodge Assisted Living

The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the facility and paperwork needed for my mother. The facility was very clean and well maintained, a very lovely home. The food was very nice...

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MarJoe

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Colonial Lodge Assisted Living

My mother was a resident of Colonial Lodge. I was very happy about everything the facility had to offer. Her room was large enough and believe me she brought a lot from her home, to make it feel...

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Visitor682018

I visited this facility

Review of Rosehaven Assisted Living

Rosehaven wanted $1,000 a month, plus a $250 deposit. The people were not very friendly and really didn't act like they wanted to assist, to be honest. Just about everybody in the entire place was...

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