Mansfield Nursing and Rehabilitation
1402 E BROAD ST, Mansfield, TX, 76063
Arlington is a city in the state of Texas that forms part of the Mid-Cities region alongside Dallas and Fort Worth. The city has a population of about 400,000, and 10.4% of residents are over the age of 65. Seniors in the city have access to medical care at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, which is a teaching hospital that’s rated as high performing in one procedure by U.S. News & World Report. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average cost of nursing care in Arlington for a semiprivate room is $5,171 per month. This is significantly less than the national average of $7,756.
Nursing home care provides 24/7 medical care and assistance for seniors with chronic health conditions. This type of care can be very expensive, and family members may want to consider other options if this type of assistance is not required for their loved one. Family members can look at home care and assisted living as cheaper alternatives.
This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care and related services in Arlington and surrounding cities.
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The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Arlington is $5,171 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room.
Using a semiprivate room in nursing home care as a comparison point, Arlington’s average monthly care costs are about $2,500 less than the national average of $7,756. However, Arlington is similar to the Texas state average of $5,019.
The average monthly costs of nursing home care in neighboring cities are fairly similar to Arlington. The cheapest city is Tyler ($4,775), and the most expensive nearby option is Laredo ($5,962). Neighboring cities with a similar average monthly price are Austin ($5,201), El Paso ($5,232) and Houston ($5,627).
Arlington
$5,171
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
El Paso
$5,232
Houston
$5,627
Austin
$5,201
Tyler
$4,775
Laredo
$5,962
Family members may want to look at the cost of alternative supports if nursing home care is not required for their loved one. The least expensive option is adult day health care at an average monthly cost of $1,571. Assisted living has an average monthly cost of $4,400. Both home health aide services and homemaker services have an average monthly cost of $4,385. Nursing home care in a semiprivate room has an average cost of $5,171 per month, and a private room costs $6,692 per month.
Adult Day Health Care
$1,571
Assisted Living
$4,400
Home Health Aide
$4,385
Homemaker Services
$4,385
Nursing Home Semi-Private Room
$5,171
Nursing Home Private Room
$6,692
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
These resources may be of interest to seniors and their loved ones in the Arlington area. Some of these resources may assist seniors in being able to continue living safely in their own homes for a longer period of time.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Mid-Cities Care Corps | (817) 282-0531 | Mid-Cities Care Corps is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting seniors aged 65 and over. Volunteers drive seniors to medical appointments, shops and other appointments. Additional services offered by the organization include friendly visits, social events, minor home repairs, yard work and installing wheelchair ramps. All services are free of charge. |
Meals on Wheels | (888) 869-6325 | The Meals On Wheels program provides meals to homebound seniors who are no longer able to prepare food for themselves. The meals are delivered daily from Monday to Friday by a team of volunteer drivers. The volunteers provide a smile and a quick safety check while delivering meals, and for many seniors, this may be the only contact they have with other people that day. Volunteers report any issues to relevant authorities. Meals are delivered hot, and each portion provides a large amount of the daily nutritional requirements for seniors. There’s a small charge for each meal but financial assistance is available. |
Long Term Care Ombudsman | (214) 823-5700 | This federally funded organization provides help and assistance to seniors and their loved ones when looking at long-term senior care options. They explain the difference between the many care options and help seniors to choose a level of support that best suits them. Staff members act on behalf of seniors and support their right to dignity once they’re in a long-term care facility. |
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