Midlothian, TX, sits 25 miles southwest of Dallas in Ellis County. The industrial hub boasts an abundance of senior living options, including 124 assisted living facilities. In 2024, the expected monthly cost for care at these communities in Midlothian is $5,241. While local rates surpass the state median of $4,915, the city's care costs remain more than $100 lower than the national estimate of $5,350.
The following article presents an overview of assisted living facilities in the Midlothian area, including a look at 773 reviews community reviews, which earn an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars.
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611 NE Alsbury Blvd, Burleson, TX 76028
3.8
(9 reviews)
"I was in Covenant Place of Burleson. It's assisted living and you have your own apartment. It was a very nice community. Everybody that worked there was very nice and helpful. They were very good. The food and the dining area were good. They have act..."
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1155 NW John Jones, Burleson, TX 76028
3.8
(26 reviews)
"My brother has moved into Mustang Creek Estates - Burleson and he loves it. I'm very pleased there. We like the way it feels like a home. It's not like a facility and he gets more one-on-one attention in a smaller group. It's just a better fit. The s..."
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2600 Parkview Lane, Bedford, TX 76022
3.7
(30 reviews)
"All the caregivers are excellent. They do a really good job of taking care of my needs, while being friendly & cheerful...."
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4545 Merlot Avenue, Grapevine, TX 76051
3.5
(10 reviews)
"My dear friend of whom I'm guardian of, was a resident for almost 2 years. I cannot say enough good things about Meadowood At the Vineyards! The entire Staff and Caregivers always gave the BEST of care, not only to my friend, but to all of the Reside..."
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1003 Westlake Drive, Desoto, TX 75115
3.2
(7 reviews)
"My uncle has moved into West Lake Assisted Living. We chose this because it's a shared home. Each person typically has their own room, they have several common areas, and it's very well-kept. They have cards, puzzles, TV, and I know that they take th..."
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4666 La Rue St, Dallas, TX 75211
"Our staff is warm, kind and they truly care about each and every resident that becomes a member of our special community. We offer assistanc..."
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4448 Mallow Oak Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76123
"At St. John's Residential Care Home, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our cutting-edge care and dedicate..."
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140 N Mitchell Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063
" Echelon Place is a licensed, Nurse Practitioner owned, 16-bed assisted living home. It is a planned community, purposefully built to provi..."
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1225 Nutting Street, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
"At Elshadai Care Home our goal is to provide our residents with everything to make them feel completely at home. Through compassionate, met..."
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1804 Martinique Dr, Arlington, TX 76012
"Located in a safe and friendly neighborhood in Arlington, Texas, Guardian Assisted Living offers seniors a beautiful place to spend their re..."
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1061 Westlake Dr., Desoto, TX 75115
"Victorian Place was designed as a family home. Our home started with a simple, but innovative vision; to create an alternative long-term opt..."
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4444 Mallow Oak Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76123
"At St. John's Residential Care Home, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our cutting-edge care and dedicate..."
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1008 Springbrook Dr, Desoto, TX 75115
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Professional Care Facility is very good. The place is very clean and the staff is friendly. They met all our expectations. They don't offer a lot of activities, but Mom is more of a person who just sits on the couch and chills. They offer three meals..."
READ MORE105 Juliette Fowler St, Dallas, TX 75214
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My visit to the Fowler Christian Apartments in Dallas, Texas, was a better than expected experience. I had always envisioned a stifling grey medical type facility where the residents are in a trance-like medicated state. This was absolutely not the c..."
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1600 Greenridge Drive, Burleson, TX 76028
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom loves it. I was very impressed with it. Everybody there is friendly. People have small dogs, which is nice that they could have their little pets there. The dining room is beautiful. The food was great. My mom made friends right away. She is i..."
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3922 Simpson Street, Dallas, TX 75246
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I saw the Simpson Place. It was very good. The people were very nice. My only reservation with that was that it was brand new. I thought there were only 8 or 10 residents there in building. There weren't many activities going on at that time. Also, t..."
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325 Squirebrook Dr, Desoto, TX 75115
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Rising Sun Residential Care Facility was a house and I liked it a lot. The residents were friendly and nice. The bedroom was spacious, nice, and had plenty of closet space. They have the hospital style beds that are adjustable so you can elevate the ..."
READ MORE808 Oakmont Ln. N., Fort Worth, TX 76112
5.0
(4 reviews)
"This is the perfect facility for the family member that isn't ready for the traditional nursing center but can't live alone. The staff is always friendly and helpful.. I always feel at home when I go to visit my Mom. ..."
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6104 Rendon New Hope Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76140
5.0
(4 reviews)
"They took loving care of my Grandma for over 12 years. I would high recommend this facility. ..."
READ MORE2305 Corn Valley Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Mountain Creek Retirement Living. The only limitation was that they didn't provide personal care. My dad's pretty independent today, but he may need more personal care in the future, and Mountain Creek doesn't provide that. That's the limita..."
READ MOREAccording to the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in the Midlothian area charge a monthly rate of $5,241. Houston offers similar rates at $5,200, and San Antonio is slightly less expensive at $5,125. Several cities see more expensive monthly costs, including Waco, where rates sit at about $5,501. Assisted living comes at an even higher cost in Austin, where seniors pay an estimated $6,035 per month.
Midlothian
$5,241
Texas
$4,915
The United States
$5,350
Waco
$5,501
Austin
$6,035
Houston
$5,200
San Antonio
$5,125
According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the typical resident of Midlothian pays $4,400 per month for assisted living. Although this is only $100 more than the national average, it’s $402 above the fees paid by the typical Texan.
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services can help seniors find assisted living homes in Midlothian, Texas, within their budget and that provide the 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.
Comparing care options in Midlothian, adult day care offers the lowest rates at $1,950. In-home care, which delivers similar services to assisted living in the comfort of one's home, costs about $100 more per month. Home health care sees higher monthly rates, as it also includes light medical services. Nursing home costs fall just below those for home health care, though the settings are institutional rather than home-based.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$5,241
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,688
Note: Since data for Midlothian is unavailable, we used data from the nearest city, Dallas, instead.
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There are many resources that can enhance the lives of seniors in Midlothian. These examples include medical assistance for U.S. military veterans, support for residents in senior care facilities and a one-stop shop that offers a multitude of resources for seniors in residential care and those who may be considering it.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 272-3921 | Residents in assisted living facilities who need help dealing with issues with their care providers can call on the assistance of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Services are free of charge and include investigating the senior's complaints and advocating on their behalf with the owner or manager of the facility. The ombudsman can also provide copies of inspection reports to seniors looking for the ideal assisted living facility in Ellis County. Families of residents and third parties concerned about care standards in a senior living facility are encouraged to register their complaints with the ombudsman too. |
| Midlothian Senior Activity Center | (972) 775-6401 | The Midlothian Senior Activity Center welcomes members aged 50 and over. The annual fee is $5, with donations per activity providing other funds (although no senior is denied access to an activity if they cannot make a donation). The activities include arts and crafts classes, bingo, dominoes and regular trips throughout the metroplex to visit museums and parks and take in a movie. Lunch and morning snacks are served daily and there's regular musical entertainment too. |
| North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging | (800) 272-3921 | Adults in Ellis County aged 60 and over can access the wealth of resources offered by the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging. In addition to operating senior centers and workshops aimed at improving the health of seniors in the county, the agency also provides counseling for seniors in matters concerning benefits and financial fitness. |
| Polk Street VA Clinic | (214) 372-8100 | Polk Street Clinic is only 20 minutes from Midlothian, where it provides primary care services to the city's U.S. military veterans and their families. It also conducts EKG scans and specialty care consultations, with patients transferred to the Dallas VA Medical Center for treatments. Although the clinic has an on-site pharmacy, prescriptions are only available at the Dallas center. |
Midlothian-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
Valerie
5.0
Review of Lakewood House Assisted Living
We have our mother in Lakewood House Assisted Living. The community is a home and a neighborhood, she's the fifth resident there. So far, she's very comfortable, and she's been cared for very well....
Assisted Living
Valerie
5.0
Review of Legacy Oaks of Midlothian Senior Living
It was the director that toured us at Legacy Oaks of Midlothian, and she impressed me very well with how much she loved the people there. The patients knew who she was, so that tells me she...
Provider response
Valerie, thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We pride ourselves on offering passionate care, passionate service, and passionate cleanliness to the people who call Legacy Oaks...
Assisted Living
Denise
5.0
Review of Midtowne Assisted Living and Memory Care
My father moved to Midtowne Assisted Living and Memory Care. I like their facility, it's very clean. They had a lot of people out and moving around and interacting during the day, and I just felt...
Provider response
Denise, thank you for your very kind words about our rooms, staff, dining, and amenities! We are so appreciative of your trust in us to care for your Father. He is a treasured part of our community.
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