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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Mesquite, TX for 2024

Mesquite is known as the Rodeo capital of Texas. The city has a population of 140,937, and about 10.7% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors who live in Mesquite have access to general medical care at Dallas Regional Medical Center. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Mesquite is about $2,500 less than the national average of $7,756. This makes Mesquite an attractive option for seniors looking at nursing home care.

Nursing home care provides high-level medical care and assistance to seniors who are extremely frail or have a chronic illness that requires constant care. It’s often the most expensive type of care, and seniors living in Mesquite may want to look at alternative options such as assisted living and home health care if nursing home care isn’t required.

This article looks at the costs of nursing home care in Mesquite and nearby cities and the costs of alternative care options in Mesquite. Additionally, it looks at resources for seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Mesquite, Texas

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Mesquite is $5,171 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors who are looking at nursing home care might be interested in the costs of care in nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of nursing home care in Mesquite is significantly lower than the national average of $7,756. However, it’s close to the Texas state average of $5,019.

The average cost of nursing home care is similar in the nearby cities of San Antonio ($5,338), Houston ($5,627), College Station ($5,262) and Austin ($5,201).

Mesquite

$5,171

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

San Antonio

$5,338

Houston

$5,627

College Station

$5,262

Austin

$5,201

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors who are looking at nursing home care in Mesquite may be interested in the costs of alternative care options. The least expensive option is adult day care at an average monthly cost of $1,571. Assisted living is a popular care choice and has a monthly average cost of $4,400. Both home care services and home health care have an average monthly cost of $4,385. The highest cost option is nursing home care, with a monthly average of $5,171 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room.

Adult day care

$1,571

Assisted living

$4,400

Home care

$4,385

Home health care

$4,385

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$5,171

Nursing home (private room)

$6,692

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

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Mesquite, Texas

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 Mesquite, Texas

The following resources might assist seniors in Mesquite looking for services to help them safely age in place in their homes for as long as possible. One of the options looks at financial information and assistance for those who have decided to move into nursing home care. 

ResourceContactService
Meals on Wheels(214) 689-0000The Visiting Nurse Association runs the Meals on Wheels program in Mesquite and surrounding areas. The service provides a hot meal each day from Monday to Friday to seniors who are homebound and can no longer prepare a meal for themselves due to advanced age, illness or disability. The meals are funded by donations and the state of Texas and are free of charge to eligible seniors. Those who qualify need to be aged 60 or over and have limited financial resources. The volunteers who deliver the meals provide a much-needed social connection for many seniors and can report any problems they see to the relevant family members or authorities.
STAR Transit(877) 631- 5278STAR Transit provides one free door-to-door ride per month for seniors aged 60 and older. It offers low-cost transport for seniors and has a range of wheelchair-friendly vehicles. The Dial-A-Ride option is a door-to-door service, and a number of available bus routes may suit transport requirements. 
SHIP(800) 252-9240The SHIP program is funded by the federal government and the state of Texas. Staff members provide free and unbiased information to seniors regarding medical health insurance. The counselors can assist seniors in finding the best options for their particular needs and make sure that seniors apply for the benefits they are eligible for. Counselors can explain the financial assistance options for seniors needing nursing home care. 

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Rose

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

Review of PALOMINO PLACE

My husband was a former resident of Palomino Place. They take care of the people there. It's a nice place and the rooms look very good, but he only stayed two weeks there. The staff is good. They...

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JANICE

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Willowbend Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Was there for physical therapy.. Was not provided a chance to get another Care Plan since they wanted one only one day after I arrived. I had to look up pharmaceutical company to get one of the...

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Anthony

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

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