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Situated between Dallas and Fort Worth, Irving is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas and home to 239,798 people. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 7.4% of the population in Irving City, Texas. Irving offers an urban-suburban feel and is known for its ethnically diverse population. Situated deep in the heart of Texas, summers are hot, and winters are cold and windy. Irving is partly cloudy year-round, and temperatures vary between 38°F in the winters and 96°F in the summer. The variance in climate is perfect for people who want to enjoy all four seasons. Residents can enjoy fishing and boating on Grapevine Lake and long walks or runs on the 22-mile long Sam Houston Trail. There are many attractions in the Irving area, including the Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas, the Farmer’s Branch Historical Park and Highland Park Village.
With an average cost of assisted living of $4,150, Irving is not far off the national average. However, actual prices vary substantially, depending on the location, amenities and services offered.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
Irving’s average monthly cost of assisted living is $4,150, higher than the statewide average cost of $3,750. Assisted living costs in Iriving are $99 more than the national average of $4,051. Costs are higher than the $3,650 median monthly cost in neighboring Louisiana and also higher than in nearby Arkansas and Oklahoma. The median monthly costs are similar to that of New Mexico.
The cost of assisted living care varies throughout the state of Texas. Assisted living care costs are highest in the capital city of Austin, with a monthly median assisted living care cost of $5,395. El Paso, located in the west near the New Mexico border, has one of the state’s lowest assisted living care costs at $2,000. Assisted living care costs in the state’s second-largest city, San Antonio, are the same as the state median of $3,750. Brownsville, located near the border of Mexico, has a median assisted living care cost of $3,810, which is higher than the state median monthly cost. In Amarillo, situated in the Northern Texas Panhandle, assisted living care costs are $3,500.
STAR+PLUS is a statewide waiver program that assists seniors who are eligible for Medicaid to cover their assisted living costs. Seniors aged 65 or older who require nursing care and fall below the monthly income limit and asset limit are eligible for this waiver program.
Learn more about the STAR+PLUS waiver program, complete eligibility requirements and how to apply by visiting our Assisted Living in Texas page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Dallas Area Agency on Aging | (214) 871-5065 | The Dallas Area Agency on Aging advocates for seniors aged 60 and older and their caregivers. Nutritional meals and community services are provided throughout the Dallas area. Free services include care coordination, family caregiver support and benefits counseling. |
| Heritage Senior Center | (972) 721-2501 | Programs and activities are offered to Irving residents aged 50 and older who hold a Heritage Senior Center membership. The 40,000-square-foot facility includes a fitness center, library and computer lab. |
| VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network | ( 817) 652-1111 | The VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network provides quality healthcare services for veterans of the armed forces and their families. Primary care, specialty care and mental health and inpatient care are provided via four local health care systems: the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS), the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) and the TX Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS). |
| The Senior Source | (214) 823-5700 | The Senior Source works to protect the financial and emotional well-being of older adults in the Dallas area. Volunteer opportunities, nursing home resources, guardianship services, caregiver support and financial assistance are offered through the agency. |
| Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services | (800) 458-9858 | Texas Health and Human Services help the over 3 million Texas residents aged 65 and older with health care, personal care, long-term care and home care services. Its staff advocates for older adults who live in assisted-living facilities, provides seniors with access to healthy meals at home and trains family caregivers. |
Iriving assisted living communities must comply with state laws and regulations set by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.