Over 119,400 residents call Richardson home, 14.5% of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. The region has a subtropical climate that brings humid summers and cold winters, as well as plenty of rainfall throughout the year and some snowfall during winter and spring. According to the U.S. News and World Report, the UT Southwestern Medical Center is regionally ranked at #2 in Texas and #1 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in addition to being high-performing in 14 procedures and conditions. Baylor University Medical Center is regionally ranked as #5 in Texas and #2 in Dallas-Fort Worth, along with being high-performing in 11 specialties. The average cost of nursing home care in Richardson is $5,171 per month, which is more than $2,500 less than the national average.
While the cost of nursing home care is reasonable in Richardson, there are alternatives that are more affordable for seniors who do not require 24-hour medical supervision, such as assisted living. On the other hand, home health care allows seniors to age-in-place in the comfort of their own home.
This guide further compares the costs of care in Richardson and provides several resources for seniors and their caregivers.