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Arlington is the kind of place where people take good care of their lawns and always say a friendly hello to neighbors. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the population is estimated at 398,854. Just 10% of people living in the city are over the age of 65, but the climate is beautiful and there’s good access to health care.
Finances in Texas are a two-sided story. On one hand, there’s no income tax and the cost of living is around average. On the other hand, sales taxes and property taxes are high — although the latter may not be important to seniors looking to reside in an assisted living community.
The average cost of assisted living in Arlington is $4,150 per month, although actual prices vary significantly between local areas.
Note: Data for Arlington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.
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The average cost of assisted living in Texas is $3,750, which is significantly lower than Arlington’s monthly average of $4,150. Seniors can expect to pay similar prices in neighboring Louisiana, where it costs $3,650 a month, and a little less in Oklahoma, where the price of assisted living is $3,518 on average per month.
In New Mexico, monthly average prices are more expensive at $4,100. Arkansas is the cheapest state in the surrounding area, where residing in an assisted living facility costs $3,175 a month on average.
Texas is mixed with regards to the cost of assisted living, and there’s an area to suit most budgets. Texarkana ($2,000) over to the east is inexpensive, with a similar story all the way over to the west in El Paso, ($2,000). Austin ($5,395) is the most expensive area for assisted living in Texas, with Victoria ($4,450) further south coming in a distant second.
Central and eastern areas are more expensive, while northwest areas like Lubbock ($3,330) and Amarillo ($3,500) cost below the state average. Brownsville ($3,810) at the most southern point of Texas is higher than the state average but lower than the national average.
Dental Health Arlington offers pain-relieving and preventative procedures to individuals on low incomes. They can help seniors without access to funds for expensive dental services to make sure their dental hygiene is adequate. Adults aged 67 and over can obtain help from Seniors’ Pets Assistance Network with paying for vet bills and pet food if they’re in need of financial aid to care for an animal.
Learn more about the benefits individuals qualify for at our Assisted Living in Texas page.
| Name of Resources | Contact | Description |
| Texas Health and Human Services | (512) 424-6500 | Texans have the local Texas Health and Human Services fighting in their corner to ensure they retain their dignity, independence and well-being. Seniors can call this number and get the information they need about how to access services and resources to help them live a full and happy life. |
| North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging | (800) 272-3921 | Adults over the age of 60 who live in Collin and the surrounding counties can access health and social services through the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging. It offers help to families and caregivers to ensure everyone’s quality of life is taken care of. Whether seniors are searching for financial advice or companionship, this is a great place to go. |
| Mid-Cities Care Corps | (817) 282-0531 | Mid-Cities Care Corps is a nonprofit organization run by a collective of community-minded Texans. They’re from churches, business groups, civic groups — plus kind-hearted individuals — who aim to support seniors. It offers assistance with maintaining dignity and independence in later life. |
| The Senior Source | (786) 469-4851 | The Senior Source has been a go-to place for seniors in the Dallas area since 1961. Any older adult can call or visit for guidance regarding job hunting, volunteer options, counseling or conversation. The website has an array of useful resources to help seniors and their families with prescriptions, finances, companionship and transportation. |
| Moorland Family YMCA | (214) 375-2583 | Active adults over the age of 55 can head to the YMCA for a host of sports and activities with the YMCA Active Older Adults program. Senior power hour, low impact aerobics, senior pilates and basic cardio are just some of the fun classes seniors can join. It’s an ideal way to stay healthy and meet new friends. |
The Texas state government is required by law to provide licenses, inspections and audits of assisted living facilities. This involves checking that they’re compliant with regulations regarding staff training, medication, medication handling and health and safety.
Visit our assisted living in Texas page to find out the specific laws and criteria for facilities in the state.