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Grapevine is a quaint city located between Dallas and Fort Worth. The area’s home to approximately 51,000 people, 11% of whom are aged 65 and older. Downtown has a quaint Main Street that’s lined with artisan workshops, galleries, restaurants and a vintage railroad. Grapevine is hot and humid in the summer with average July temperatures around 95, but the city has approximately 236 sunny days per year, which is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors. The overall rate of crime is low, and there are several quality hospitals in the area, including Baylor Scott and White Medical Center and Sagecrest Hospital.
Seniors searching for an assisted living community in the area will find three in the city limits and 29 nearby. The average cost is around $4,400 per month, which is close to the national average.
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According to Genworth Financials’ 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Grapevine costs $4,400 per month, which is only $100 more than most communities across the U.S. Compared to the state average, assisted living is $402 more expensive in Grapevine. In neighboring states, assisted living is less expensive than what seniors pay in Grapevine. In Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico, assisted living costs $3,750, $3,639 and $4,050 per month respectively.
Comparing cities throughout the state with the cost in Grapevine, El Paso, Austin and Corpus Christi all have lower costs at $2,950, $4,250 and $3,260 per month. Amarillo residents pay only $200 more, and those in Houston pay around $350 more.
Note: Data for Grapevine was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used instead.
Financial assistance is available for seniors in Grapevine who need help paying for long-term care through the Star Plus Home and Community-Based Waiver (SPW). This waiver covers long-term services and supports, such as housekeeping, grooming, meals and companionship.
Learn more about this waiver, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, at our Assisted Living in Texas page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Grapevine Senior Activities Center | (817) 410-3465 | The Grapevine Senior Activities Center is operated by the local parks and recreation department. Open Monday through Friday for seniors aged 55 and older, the center offers a variety of activities and programs that improve residents’ quality of life. These activities include virtual classes, nutritional services, transportation to and from routine medical appointments and scheduled outings. |
| Tarrant County Area Agency on Aging | (817) 258-8082 | The Tarrant County Area Agency on Aging helps seniors and individuals with disabilities in the county by implementing services and providing resources that focus on healthy living. The agency offers advice on all aspects of aging, benefits eligibility, residents rights in long-term care facilities, safety modifications, health care and referrals. It also provides hot meals and transportation to and from medical appointments and for local errands. |
| Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) | (800) 252-3439 | HICAP provides free and unbiased information to seniors regarding decisions about Medicare. Trained counselors answer questions concerning Medicare Parts A and B, prescription drug coverage, Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans. It also provides information about long-term insurance, Medicare savings plans, prescription drug assistance, discount cards and other free or reduced-fee health care programs. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County | (888) 730-2372 | The ADRC helps seniors aged 60 and older throughout the county identify services and supports to help them improve their quality of life, including delivered meals, mental health counseling, transportation and assistance locating long-term care facilities. |
| Tarrant County Veterans Services | (817) 531-5645 | The Tarrant County Veterans Services Office helps veterans and their survivors receive benefits and compensation offered to those who’ve served in the military. This includes the Aid and Attendance benefit that helps pay for home and community-based services in residential care facilities. |
Assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities in Grapevine are regulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The agency makes sure that these communities comply with all laws and regulations concerning quality of care and health and safety. Learn more about these standards by visiting our Assisted Living in Texas page.
