Allen 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...
for seniors, including 12 within the city proper. The median rate for assisted living in 2024 comes to approximately $4,000 monthly, offering substantial savings over the Texas norm of $4,915.
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.
"Mother was brought to Randy Lee with a 2-3 day life expectancy. Their excellent care and caring attitude kept her with us a few precious days longer. I highly recommend this facility.
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"We came from Brooklyn, New York, and my sister was in an assisted living here in Long Island, and we wanted to find something that was comparable to the care that she had over there and Village on the Park McKinney fits the bill. Also, it got very hi..."
"I visited Lake Point Luxury the week before my mom passed away. I was looking for a higher level of care for her, so I visited them. It was a nice community. It was much smaller than where she was at the time, but I felt that they could provide her a..."
"We loved Briarview and if we could afford it, that's where I would put my mother. It is private pay. It's an assisted living place where most of the clients will move over to the memory care facility afterward. It was very nice. We sat and chatted wi..."
"My ex-husband is a resident of Appletree Court. The staff has been very helpful. My ex-husband is very belligerent and very trying for them, but they have worked through the problem. I highly recommend their staff; they seem to be very caring. It's v..."
"My friend was in an assisted living called Bradfield Terrace. You walk to the front door and off the left is the dining room area. They fed him three times a day. My friend had a one bedroom with a living room area, a shower, and a little kitchenette..."
"We toured Ariel Pointe of Sachse Senior Living. We loved this place, and the best would be the amenities and the staff. The facility is modern, new, clean, bright, and very nice. The atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly...."
"My dad is a resident of The Oaks at Liberty Grove. It's a very nice place. The rooms are nice. They have a lot of activities. It's just expensive for us. The staff has been great. I haven't tried the food, but I've been up there a few times when he h..."
"My mom is a resident of Legend of McKinney. We're very pleased with it. Visually, it's beautiful. The rooms are a little bit larger than your normal assisted living rooms. It always smells clean. The food is remarkable. All of the people talk about h..."
"It was lovely and welcoming. The room I saw was nice but small. The person who assisted me was very nice, very professional, and very knowledgeable. It seemed nice but it's a small community because of the way it's designed. I just think that my moth..."
"We liked Silver Creek Assisted Living. It was very clean. We noticed a lot of the staff even though it was a Sunday. They were very active, were working, and dispensing medications. People were out. They were not just tucked away in their rooms. Ther..."
"I liked the Tradition - Lovers Lane very much. I looked at independent living. I think by the time I move I may go into assisted living, but I loved it. The rooms were very nice. They had an art studio because I paint. Everything was very clean and n..."
"I toured DaySpring Assisted Living. The caring was so sweet and kind, more loving and caring than just most of them. It's very clean and smells nice. It was good. The staff was a very long person who cared. The dining area was nice. They were doing p..."
"We were so happy with Cambridge Court. Everyone was very helpful and caring. They did all they could do for Mom in trying to accommodate her in everything. I was just very happy that she was there for the short time she was there. The facility was be..."
"My brother-in-law was in here for skilled nursing and he eventually got into assisted living for a short period of time. Overall, the staff was pretty good. The facility was nice. It's spotless. He had a one-bedroom apartment and it was very spacious..."
"My mother will be moving into Monticello West. We liked the size. It's spotless. It's very quiet. It's a pretty traditional setting. I think it's a really good fit for her. She's moving into assisted living and I feel like they can keep up with her a..."
"I like the staff at Cariad at Village Creek, and I like that the place was immaculate. I like that the rooms or studios were very spacious and sunny. There's a nurse on the floor at all times, and they have doctor visits once a week. The place is not..."
"We toured the Village on the Park Stonebridge Ranch. It is very clean and modern, smelled good, and there weren't any odors. The room was nice. My wife liked the respite room that they showed us. The staff was great. She was very informative and very..."
"Bethesda Gardens Assisted Living, Frisco was lovely. The residents seemed to be very engaged, happy, and lively. It was just amazing how accommodating the staff was, Julie and Chris, as they were the ones that helped me. They were nice. I liked that ..."
"Belmont Village Turtle Creek had very large apartments, but it was very expensive. The staff who toured me was nice. It was a very nice facility, and I liked where it was located...."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Allen, TX and Nearby Cities
The 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
Paying for Assisted Living in Allen, TX
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Allen
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.
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:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Allen, TX
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Allen
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Allen
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.
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Allen is 194, which is below the national average of 323.
There is low traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 3.
At $1,939, the average cost of housing in Allen is above the nationwide average of $1,442
Allen offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.43.
In Allen, 56.4% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is below the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 0 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 79.3% in Allen – this is higher the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 93 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Allen ranked in the middle of the pack. It’s overall rank was 187th, and it scored the best in Quality Of Life, while it’s lowest score was for Transportation.
In Allen, the number of parks is more than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Silvia
3.0
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
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...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
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...
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.