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How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks.
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When I initially moved my Great-Aunt to the facility, it was owned by another company that made big promises but showed its true colors on days 1 and 2 of the move by nit delivering on its promises of great...
It's a small facility and they treat you like family! Would definitely recommend. If you think you might want to move in, get on the waiting list.
We chose Isle at Cedar Ridge for my father’s advanced care needs, and it’s been the best decision. Their two-person assist and diabetic management services are handled flawlessly. The Memory Support program...
1. Overall experience- we made a decision quickly. Brookdale’s proximity to our home was a strong determinant. medical plan from my husband PCP delayed move in but Brookdale hooked me up with flexible...
Move in process due to a number of administrators being ill and absent was not easy. Staff treatment of my mother has been phenomenally loving and kind. I don’t think I could ask for better treatment for...
Everyone that I have encountered here is amazing. They are always smiling and eager to help. You can tell and feel the love that they have for the residents as well as staff and visitors. Another fun perk is...
Very friendly staff and they are ALWAYS helpful and assisting. Atria Westchase is a great place that I would highly recommend to anyone.
The staff is very caring and knowledge on every resident living there. They treat all of them with respect. I would recommend to others.
After moving into the Solana, a weight was lifted off of our shoulders knowing that there were personnel available to take care of Mom's needs. The fall protection protocols are a blessing because of her...
Very friendly staff and residents. So many activities - there is something for everyone. Lots of good choices on the menu for all meals. Communication and helpfulness from staff to family when parents have a...
Caydance has been very good and has worked with us many times. My mom is not the easiest person to work with. If it was not for Caydance staff and admin working with us, I am confident she would not have...
We had no idea how long our Mom would be in Skilled Nursing but we also knew it wasn’t safe for her to go home and live by herself. LAFP was the first place we toured. We then visited a handful of other...
Avalon has a very caring staff and is a great community for those needing memory care, but not as well suited for those with low mobility but normal memory.
What we like the most about Sunrise of Fort Worth is that the facility is clean and bright. Smells good. It's convenient to my house. Food seems good and yes we would recommend this community to other...
When my brother and I knew we needed to relocate our parents to Fort Worth as they could no longer live alone, we mostly choose Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks because of its proximity to where we live, as we knew...
The median monthly cost of assisted living in Texas is $4,700 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This falls in the middle of costs for A Place for Mom’s partner communities in Texas, which range from $3,400 to $6,300 monthly.[02]
The cost of an assisted living community depends on the type of care a resident needs. Round-the-clock supervision and monitoring along with general care needs are typically covered in the monthly cost and may include:
A specialty care community for individuals living with dementia will usually cost more. While memory care facilities usually provide the same general care services as a standard assisted living community, they also include additional services and safety features specific to dementia care.
In Texas, there may be other factors that affect the cost of assisted living including:
Many qualified seniors use Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and/or veteran’s benefits to help reduce the costs of medically necessary care in assisted living.
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Every family’s financial situation is unique, so the earlier you assess your aging loved one’s finances and set a budget, the more choices you’re likely to have. Additionally, if you’re planning to use Medicare or Medicaid to cover medical expenses while living at an assisted living community, understand that applications and spend-down periods may take some time, making planning ahead essential.
Numerous families blend private and public funds to cover the expenses of assisted living. For a comprehensive look at how to long-term care, refer to our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay options may include money from a savings account, pension payments, or retirement accounts. Many families use a combination of private pay options to pay for assisted living.
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) categorizes assisted living facilities, referred to as ALFs in Texas, as a Type A or Type B facility. Residents of Type A facilities are able to follow directions in an emergency and don’t require overnight assistance. Type B facility residents require assistance with emergency evacuations and supervision overnight.[01]
Assisted living facilities in Texas are inspected at least once every two years and inspection reports can be viewed using the Long-term Care Provider Search. To use the search tool follow these steps:
In addition to inspecting the building to ensure that the facility is physically safe for residents, HHS also checks the facility complies with state laws and regulations which include the following:[01]
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy – or difficult – it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Texas is high. Key findings that informed this rating include:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
1. Are licensed assisted living communities listed online in any form? Yes
2. If Yes to #1, is the information updated frequently? Yes
3. If Yes to #1, is the list of licensed communities searchable? No
4. Does the state post inspections, complaints, survey results, or violations online? Yes
5. If Yes to #4, is the information updated frequently (within 90 days)? No
6. If Yes to #2 and #4, is the enforcement information included in the same place as licensed communities? No
7. If Yes to #4 and No to #6, are violations and inspections searchable at all? No
8. Is information about special licensing for care shown? No or N/A
9. Is capacity shown? Yes
10. Are payment types shown (e.g., Medicaid, private pay)? Yes
11. Is the administrator/contact name shown? Yes
12. Can the state fine a facility? Yes
13. What is the frequency of inspections? [Every 24 months]
14. Does the website include pricing of facilities? No
Assisted Living Facility Licensing Act. (2021). Health Facilities § 247.001
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Texas Health and Human Services. (2022). STAR+PLUS, STAR+PLUS Client FAQs.
Texas Health and Human Services. (2023, June 1). Appendix IX, Medicare savings program information.
Texas Health and Human Services. (2023). Medicare.
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