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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Denton, TX for 2024

Located on the north edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Denton is a vibrant city, home to the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo and the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival.  Approximately 11.4% of its population of 141,541 are aged 65 and over. The city has a number of health care facilities, such as Medical City Denton, which specializes in orthopedic care. It achieved four stars out of five for patient experience in a study by U.S. News & World Report. In the city’s nursing homes, seniors typically pay $5,171 for semiprivate rooms, which is 40% below the national average, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

Nursing homes provide a greater degree of care than other facilities. They are suitable for seniors unable to look after themselves in their own homes. Although each facility is unique, some common features include skilled nursing staff, 24/7 monitoring and an environment more like home than a hospital. Not all seniors need nursing home care. Assisted living and home health care may also be options.

The different types of health care costs are covered in more detail in this guide, which includes a list of some helpful resources for Denton’s seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Denton, TX

A semiprivate room in Denton costs, on average, $5,171 per month, while a private room is approximately 26% more at $6,692.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

When comparing the average monthly costs of semiprivate rooms in Denton with the costs in the average American city, seniors in Denton typically pay $2,585 less than their peers across the country. However, they also pay $152 per month more than their fellow Texans.

Denton’s nearest neighbor in cost terms is three-and-a-half hours away in Austin, where fees are typically $5,201. To varying degrees, cities closer to Denton are more affordable. Waco’s seniors pay $4,745 for semiprivate rooms, while up in Wichita Falls, the costs are $4,502. Sherman is slightly more affordable, with costs of $4,494.

Denton

$5,171

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

Sherman

$4,494

Wichita Falls

$4,502

Waco

$4,745

Austin

$5,201

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

It is worth looking at the costs of other forms of care, particularly if families are unsure if nursing home care is most appropriate for their loved ones. The most affordable care option is adult day care, with fees in the region of $1,571 per month. Home care and home health care, which usually includes limited medical attention, are both $4,385. These figures are barely below the $4,400 it costs to reside in an assisted living community. In nursing homes, costs are $5,171 for semiprivate rooms and $6,692 for private rooms.

Home care

$4,385

Home health care

$4,385

Adult day health care

$1,571

Assisted living

$4,400

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$5,171

Nursing home (private room)

$6,692

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Denton, TX

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Denton, TX

The resources below are some examples of what may be available to seniors in Denton. In some cases, they may make living at home possible with support, while in other cases, they may make nursing home care more affordable.

ResourceContactService
VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance(817) 515-6319Veterans of the U.S. military and their surviving spouses can apply for either of these benefits, depending on their circumstances. For seniors still able to live in their homes, the Housebound Allowance can be used to contribute towards the costs of in-home care, while seniors in nursing homes can use the benefit to meet some of their costs. To see if they are eligible, seniors can check the helpful online tool provided by VeteranAid.org.
Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program(800) 762-0157The program’s purpose is to help beneficiaries of Medicare understand their policies and to assist those yet to enroll in the process. The counselors don’t charge for the confidential service and provide unbiased information on a range of supplementary plans, such as Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug. They may also be able to help low-income residents get additional help with the costs of prescription drugs.
STAR+PLUS211STAR+PLUS is a Medicaid program for adults aged 65+ who need long-term medical care but are still able to live in their own homes. In some cases, it can also help those in senior living facilities. To access the benefit, seniors cannot be recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Span Denton County Transportation(940) 382-2224The program operates a fleet of 30 vehicles with wheelchair access that transport seniors throughout the county. Seniors must make an appointment to access the shared-ride service. It can be used for multiple purposes, such as shopping, recreation and visiting senior centers. Veterans can also use the service to journey to veterans’ hospitals in Fort Worth and Dallas. Adults aged 60+ pay a reduced fare of $2.50.
Home Delivered Meals(940) 382-2224The program delivers meals to Denton County residents who are unable to make their own meals or have someone cook regularly for them. Meals are prepared daily and delivered by trained volunteers between 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon. There is no charge for the meals, although donations of $2 per delivery are welcome.

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