Golden Pond Senior Care
7829 Case Dr, Plano, TX 75025
"Golden Pond is a place where residents can enjoy life, and their friends and families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is..."
READ MOREAllen serves as a northern suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and sits within Collin County, about 20 miles north of downtown Dallas. This region offers 244 assisted living facilities...
To help you refine your search for assisted living communities in Allen, our comprehensive guide includes 1753 reviews consumer reviews of local assisted living options. On average, these facilities earn a quality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
244 Results
7829 Case Dr, Plano, TX 75025
"Golden Pond is a place where residents can enjoy life, and their friends and families can have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is..."
READ MORE1010 Wiggins Pkwy, Mesquite, TX 75150
"Bentley Assisted Living and The Courtyard, the neighboring memory care facility, are located in Mesquite, Texas. This suburban city, known a..."
READ MORE5105 Creighton Drive, Dallas, TX 75214
"The Arbor Woods by Majestic Residences is a beautiful memory care boutique style 8 private room, ADA assessable home located in a desirable ..."
READ MORE6906 Spanky Branch, Dallas, TX 75248
"This beautiful property is located in Far North Dallas, Texas in a quiet residential community. The Avendelle at Spanky Branch senior living..."
READ MORE4215 Herschel Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219
1925 Toler Trl, Garland, TX 75043
"Set in a secluded residential neighborhood close to Eastern Hills Park and Wynn Joyce Park on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard, Skyline Reside..."
READ MORE106 Belt Line Rd, Garland, TX 75040
"Welcome to Senior Care Beltline! Senior Care Beltline is located in Garland, TX,Senior Care Centers believes every patient and resident shou..."
READ MORE3814 Timberlake Drive, Plano, TX 75023
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READ MORE210 North Bending Oak Lane, Wylie, TX 75098
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READ MORE7109 Falcon Dr, Plano, TX 75025
"Assisted Concepts LLC is located in a neighborhood of Plano, Texas, just half an hour north of Dallas. Plano has all the amenities of a larg..."
READ MORE205 Plantation Dr, Coppell, TX 75019
"4 Seasons Senior Living Coppell, also known as the Plantation Home, was built in a convenient location among an abundance of shops and resta..."
READ MORE5733 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75230
"Seniors at Sage Oak live in a clean and safe environment and enjoy a familiar and comfortable homelike setting. Sage Oak is a home within a ..."
READ MORE5100 Spicewood Dr. , Mc Kinney, TX 75070
603 Honey Suckle Dr, Wylie, TX 75098
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READ MORE3259 Cedar Creek Trail, Frisco, TX 75034
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READ MORE15620 Palo Pinto Dr, Frisco, TX 75035
"The wonderful location of Kingsgate Home Care Services LLC is just the beginning. They also have a staff that is highly dedicated and compas..."
READ MORE3320 Canoncita Lane, Plano, TX 75023
"Mission Ridge is a Certified Residential Care Home in Plano TX, dedicating itself to preserving the independence and dignity of its Resident..."
READ MORE1620 Glen Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
"Destiny Rose Residential Care is located in the city of Dallas, Texas. Nearby public transit allows seniors to explore the buzzing city's wi..."
READ MORE4320 Creek Valley Boulevard, Carrollton, TX 75010
"Living Well is Easy at Orchard Pointe at Creek Valley Orchard Pointe at Creek Valley is a brand-new Heritage Communities senior living co..."
READ MORE3005 Club Hill Dr, Garland, TX 75043
"At Bethel Senior Care we individualize service plans to meet the needs of each resident. We design plans that focus on resident safety, comf..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living communities charge approximately $4,000 per month for services in Allen. By comparison, the statewide median rate runs higher at $4,915, and other cities in southern Texas have costlier care. In Victoria, monthly fees trend about $1,900 over Allen’s norm, and in Corpus Christi, facilities charge roughly $7,604 for care.
Allen
$4,000
Texas
$4,915
United States
$5,350
Brownsville
$3,940
Corpus Christi
$7,604
Victoria
$5,900
San Antonio
$5,125
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services can help seniors find assisted living homes within their budget and level of care they require. Those with Medicaid, Medicare, or SSI income, may be eligible for assisted living financing. The STAR+PLUS serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement and also covers the cost of assisted living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Assisted living residents in Allen pay around $4,000 per month. By comparison, home health care costs about $195 more, and nursing home residents pay roughly $7,848 for shared units. However, in-home care offers competitive pricing, with rates coming in about $1,140 below assisted living costs.
In-Home Care
$2,860
Home Health Care
$4,195
Assisted Living Facility
$4,000
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$7,848
Note: Since data for Allen is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, McAllen, instead.
Seniors and their families have access to many resources to help the elderly access services and retain their independence. Many of these agencies also offer help for caregivers and help with applying for elder care or financial support.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging | (800) 272-3921 | The regional Agency on Aging administers many programs to enhance the lives of area elderly, including funding senior citizens centers to give seniors a place to mingle with people their age and play games, attend social activities, take a fitness class or participate in a hobby group meeting. This agency also helps seniors and their families apply for government benefits and health care and answers questions about different options for Medicare. |
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas | (888) 529-5277 | Local lawyers offer pro bono services to seniors who cannot afford their own legal representation. They may draw up living wills and trusts, ensuring that an individual’s wishes for long-term care are honored and that their assets can cover the cost of services. Lawyers may also help seniors file for bankruptcy or divorce or offer representation in non-criminal matters. |
Collin County Veteran Services | (972) 881-3060 | Military veterans can receive help filing claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs here, plus appeal decisions by the federal agency. Other services include helping veterans find health care and long-term care accommodations and applying for these services. |
Retired Senior Volunteer Program | (214) 823-5700 | Allen elderly individuals who retain some degree of independence are matched with volunteer opportunities in the community, ranging from teaching ESL classes and tutoring students to participating in local trash cleanups or working with a meals-on-wheels program. Volunteers are matched with local charities based on their skills and abilities. |
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 252-2412 | Long-term care ombudsmen representatives advocate for the need of residents in long-term care homes, including assisted living communities. They receive complaints from residents or their families, directing them to the proper reporting agencies. Ombudsmen also help seniors find the right assisted living home and aid with the transition process. |
Allen-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Silvia
3.0
Review of Mustang Creek Estates - Allen
My mom is in Mustang Creek Estates - Allen's assisted living. When you walk into the facilities, it's very neat and very organized, and the caregivers are warm. Before putting my mother in, we...
Assisted Living
Robert
5.0
Review of Mustang Creek Estates - Allen
Mustang Creek Estates-Allen was the only facility that had a residential home type of setting. When you walk into their building, they have a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen. It's like...
Assisted Living
Jan
5.0
Review of Vitality Court Texas Star
Vitality Court Texas Star looked good. The residents all seemed happy. The staff member who gave us the tour was friendly, answered any questions, and volunteered information. The vegetation in the...
Provider response
Hi Jan, thank you for your feedback! We greatly appreciate the five-star review.