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"Absolutely love the entertainment! Everyone loves the music! Thank you to everyone for all you do for us. It does not go unnoticed! My dog and I love living at the Landing!..."
"My father has been at Cottonwood Creek Healthcare Community for the past year with early stage dementia and I am very satisfied with the attention and care that he has been given. The directors are very informative and helpful and keep me updated on ..."
"My friend has moved into Cedar Crest Senior Living of Lewisville. It was very nice. As soon as we walked in the door, they welcomed her. They tell her that they had been expecting her, and they were happy to meet her. They were very nice. They gave a..."
"My father received wonderful care in the men's home. It boiled down to the competence and attention from the staff. They truly get to know the residents and do their best to attend to their specific needs and wants. The facility is VERY clean, which ..."
"Loved it. I continued with outpatient therapy after my Discharge. Absolutely good place to be mostly if you have complex medical needs. I absolutely loved the staff and enjoyed my stay there..."
"My mother is a current resident. She was in a nursing home prior and hated it. We moved her to the Mulberry House 3 and she just loves it. The staff (especially Kim) look after her like she was part of their family. They are very helpful and easy to ..."
"I went to The Legacy At Willow Bend before the pandemic hit. The facilities are beautiful. The staff there was very warm and welcoming when I went there, and then the coordinator, Lisa, was very good with follow-up. I saw some of the units, the units..."
"My Mom has been here twice, and I cannot emphasize enough what a spectacular physical rehabilitation they represent. The hospital suggested another facility. They had a 5 star hotel lobby, but horrible, horrible care, if you can call it that We found..."
"My Mother lives in his facility and has for several years. She is 95 and still has all her wits about her, although she is physically frail. No one really enjoys assisted living; everyone there wishes they were strong and able enough to live at h..."
"I can't say enough good things about 'Villa'. We moved mom there when she was 100 years old and they cared for her, andvus until mom suffered s stroke at almost 102. They were kind, caring and loving. It is like leaving family. Never hesitate one..."
"They took care of my great-grandma and great-grandpa for several years. They had lots of activities for the residents to do and enjoy. They were always warm with everybody and welcomed family members. Very personal and caring staff. When my grandma t..."
"My father is in the Advanced Health & Rehab Center of Garland. The facility is really good and he is very happy there. The dinners are good. It's a good place, and I like it. It's wonderful. The administration was very good and very helpful. They nev..."
"Gracious Care Home doesn’t really have qualified aides. It's just a mess. It's really expensive for what we are paying. My mom has been there at least 9 months and she has been having trouble with the aides that are there. They feed them the cheapest..."
"I will not go to Providencia at Aspen. There were six or seven old ladies with severe dementia. If you do not speak Spanish, you were not a part of the communication there. As far as I’m concerned, there were kind of heavy handed with the residents. ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Mckinney, TX and Nearby Cities
In McKinney, assisted living facilities charge around $3,274 per month, based on rates in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. By contrast, the Texas median runs near $4,915, making McKinney among the most economical places in the state for care. Rates trend higher in nearby cities, including Dallas and Waco, where respective monthly fees come in at approximately $5,241 and $5,501.
McKinney
$3,274
Texas
$4,915
The United States
$5,350
Dallas
$5,241
Longview
$4,000
Tyler
$4,445
Waco
$5,501
Paying for Assisted Living in McKinney
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in McKinney
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 Mckinney, TX
Assisted living ranks as the most budget-friendly senior care solution in McKinney, with residential care facilities charging around $3,274 per month for care. This comes in well below nursing home norms of approximately $5,992. It also offers over $10,000 in monthly savings over the cost of home health care services.
Home Health Care
$13,347
Assisted Living Facility
$3,274
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$5,992
Note: Since data for McKinney is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Sherman, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in McKinney
The city of McKinney and the state of Texas offer several free resources for seniors, helping them access health care and find assisted living accommodations, plus aid them with applying for Social Security and other government benefits.
Services from this agency include assistance funding medical equipment and locating preventative health care services. Seniors can attend counseling sessions and support groups, covering topics such as grief and loss. There are also caregiver resources and support groups.
The NCTAA addresses the needs of elderly residents in seven North Texas counties. Representatives of this agency can help seniors apply for Social Security and Medicaid and find appropriate supplemental Medicare coverage. Other programs for seniors include reducing the risks of homelessness, health screenings and help with financial planning and budgeting for long-term care. It also provides funding for senior citizens centers in the area, giving seniors a free or low-cost space for fitness classes, playing games and attending social events.
Military veterans who need help filing claims and applying for their VA benefits can find it here. Agents of the Veterans Services program also help veterans file appeals and determine if they’re eligible for assistance paying for assisted living through the VA. Other resources include health benefits and counseling for PTSD.
Long Term Care Ombudsman services address the needs of individuals in long-term care communities, focusing on advocating for greater staff training and regulations of these communities at the state and local levels. Ombudsman representatives also help families or seniors find a good fit for assisted living, evaluating the amenities and drawbacks of each local facility with a fair assessment.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Durable Medical Exchange service offers area seniors loans of durable medical equipment, including mobility aids, safety equipment, such as grab bars and showering chairs and accessibility equipment such as wheelchair ramps.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in McKinney
The Texas Department of Health and Senior Services licenses and regulates assisted living communities in McKinney, as in all of Texas. Facilities undergo inspections and are issued licenses depending on the level of care they provide, either a Type A or Type B. The staff must hold the proper certification and levels of training, which is also part of the inspections.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in McKinney
Seniors in McKinney may feel secure living here since the crime rates are lower than the national averages. Violent crime is just 10.2, compared to the national average of 22.7, while property crime rates are 26.2, compared to 35.4 for the country.
Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, which can benefit seniors on a fixed income. This includes all income derived from Social Security and withdrawals from retirement accounts. Seniors also receive a homestead tax exemption and a property tax deferral.
McKinney, as part of the greater Dallas area, is a member of the AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities, a list of cities across the nation that are senior-friendly, including offering access resources and general livability.
The cost of living in McKinney is 107.9, which is slightly higher than the median for the country, 100. The highest category in the cost of living here is housing, 136.5, while health care is the lowest, 96.4.
McKinney summers are long and hot, with temperatures reaching 93 degrees in July, and 229 days of sunshine per year, compared to 205 for the national average. Winters are mild, which people sensitive to the cold may appreciate. The city gets just 2 inches of snow per year, and January lows are 32 degrees.
Both air and water quality in McKinney are higher than average. Air quality rates 80 out of 100, while water quality is 61 out of 100. The national averages are 55 out of 100 and 58 out of 100, respectively.
Mckinney-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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Assisted Living in McKinney, TX
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Mckinney is 194, which is below the national average of 323.
There is low traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 4.
At $1,757, the average cost of housing in Mckinney is above the nationwide average of $1,442
Mckinney 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 Mckinney, 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 77.8% in Mckinney – 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, Mckinney ranked in the middle of the pack. It’s overall rank was 135th, and it scored the best in Senior Living & Housing, while it’s lowest score was for Transportation.
In Mckinney, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.