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Assisted Living Communities in Desoto, Texas

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Desoto, TX below include 240 Assisted Living facilities with 1667 reviews. On average in Desoto, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Desoto, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Desoto, TX and Nearby Cities

Averaging $4,195 monthly, assisted living costs in DeSoto are $197 more expensive than the state average but $305 less than the national norm. By considering other locations throughout Texas, seniors can save up to $782 by living in San Antonio or up to $1,195 in San Angelo. However, some cities are also much more expensive than DeSoto, such as Austin, which averages $5,345 per month, and Midland, where care costs $4,789.

    DeSoto

    $4,195

    Texas

    $3,998

    United States

    $4,500

    San Antonio

    $3,413

    San Angelo

    $3,000

    Austin

    $5,345

    Midland

    $4,789

    Paying for Assisted Living in Desoto

    Assisted living costs $4,195 per month in DeSoto.

    Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Desoto

    The Texas Department of Health and Human Services can help seniors find assisted living homes in DeSoto within their budget and that provide the level of care they require. Seniors who receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits, or who receive 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.

    More Ways to Pay for 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 Desoto, TX

    The $4,195 average cost of assisted living in DeSoto makes this type of care less expensive than some alternatives, but seniors may want to consider all their options before deciding. In-home care offers many similarities to assisted living while allowing seniors to continue living in their own houses for $667 more on average per month. Home health care, which features skilled nursing and medical treatments, has the same cost. Adult day care costs $2,678 less per month than assisted living, whereas nursing homes cost $1,432‬ more.

      In-Home Care

      $4,862

      Home Health Care

      $4,862

      Adult Day Health Care

      $1,517

      Assisted Living Facility

      $4,195

      Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

      $5,627

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

      Free Assisted Living Resources in Desoto

      Desoto and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

      To see a list of free assisted living resources in Desoto, please visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.

      Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Desoto

      Desoto Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.

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