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...
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
800 West Brown St, Wylie, TX 75098
3.0
(7 reviews)
"My aunt has been a resident there or 10 months. I can't say enough about to patience of the leadership and staff. The facility is very nice and the individual rooms AR very nice as well. There are a lot of activities for the residence and everyone se..."
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4041 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028
2.7
(8 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into Avanti Senior Living at Flower Mound. She is in assisted living, but when we checked out assisted living places we also made sure to look at memory care, because she'll eventually go to memory care. What I really like ab..."
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7701 Queens Ferry Ln, Dallas, TX 75248
"Boutique Assisted Living Care Homes: Manchester Care Homes currently operates four luxury residential care homes in Dallas. Each home has..."
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1525 Aylesbury Lane, Plano, TX 75075
"Aylesbury House is a five bedroom home with three full bathrooms, a nice fenced in back yard that the residents enjoy. This home also has a ..."
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4304 Williamson Lane, Carrollton, TX 75010
"Our total population per home is between six and eight residents. We have a ratio of care of one caregiver to every three residents. Our rat..."
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301 N Garden Ridge Blvd, Lewisville, TX 75067
"Located in Flower Mound, youll find our warm and inviting true Texan-styled residence. Our carefully designed home-away-from-home was b..."
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4918 Collingwoood, Garland, TX 75043
"Right by duke creek walking exercise trail and surf and swim gym. Have some classes that can check in to. Fire dept. in back door. Walmart a..."
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9604 Log Run Ct, Mckinney, TX 75070
"At Alpha and Omega Residential Care Home, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and ded..."
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3925 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75229
"Personalized Care: Our homes offer a warm, homelike environment with flexible spaces designed to meet each resident's individual tastes and ..."
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6410 Old Orchard Dr, Plano, TX 75023
" Spring Creek is a beautiful assisted living and memory care community in the center of historic downtown Plano, situated in the picturesque..."
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1438 Tranquilla Dr, Dallas, TX 75218
"Boutique Assisted Living Care Homes: Manchester Care Homes currently operates four luxury residential care homes in Dallas. Each home has..."
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1209 Logan St., Lewisville, TX 75007
"Metroplex Residential Senior Care is truly a community where we treat you like you are our family. Our community offers a quaint homelike en..."
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3755 Crown Shore Drive, Dallas, TX 75244
"Our total population per home is between six and eight residents. We have a ratio of care of one caregiver to every three residents. Our rat..."
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7109 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
"Boutique Assisted Living Care Homes: Manchester Care Homes currently operates four luxury residential care homes in Dallas. Each home has..."
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5701 Dexham Road, Rowlett, TX 75089
"The heartbeat of Mercer Terrace is our caring staff and homelike senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs..."
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1029 Seminole Trail, Carrollton, TX 75007
"Senior living in North Texas blossoms at Carrollton Gardens. Welcome to personalized senior care in a vibrant and intimate community. Our e..."
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4010 Nazarene Dr., Carrollton, TX 75010
"At the Retreat at Carrollton, we offer a supportive choice that offers personalized care and assistance with daily tasks while allowing resi..."
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12271 Coit Rd, Dallas, TX 75251
"Senior assisted living at The Reserve at North Dallas offers residents the best of both worlds. All benefits of our senior living community ..."
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2101 Diane Drive, Plano, TX 75074
"Welcome to Diane House ? A Groom Senior Living Diane House is a five bedroom home with three full bathrooms, a nice fenced in back yard th..."
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525 Birch Lane, Richardson, TX 75081
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I had a good experience when I came visiting the father to a friend of mine that was residing at the facility. The workers were caring, accommodating and willing to answer any question and concern. The environment was beautiful. I saw the food served..."
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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