Lewisville, Texas, is a suburb in the northern part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It’s located along the shores of Grapevine Lake, a popular place for area residents to go boating, fishing, enjoy a picnic along the shore and walk the wooded trails through the park. Lewisville is close enough to Dallas to provide easy access to all the city has to offer from world-class healthcare to international airports. Dallas is known for its culinary scene and shopping opportunities, which seniors who enjoy spending time inside may enjoy. The weather is warm year-round, although summers can be very hot. Lewisville also has a lower cost of living than other Dallas suburbs and this, plus the lack of state income tax in Texas, can help seniors on a budget better afford assisted living accommodations.
Monthly assisted living fees in Lewisville average $4,150, although costs may vary depending on the services and amenities offered.
Note: Data for Lewisville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas, was used.
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Lewisville has assisted living fees a few hundred dollars higher than the Texas average, at $4,150 compared to $3,750. Lewisville is only a little higher per month that the US as a whole, at $4,051. Texas also has higher monthly assisted living fees than many of its neighboring states, including Oklahoma ($3,518), Arkansas ($3,175) and Louisiana ($3.650). New Mexico is the only nearby state with higher assisted living fees per month, at $4,100.
Among the larger cities in Texas, Lewisville is one of the most expensive, on average, for monthly assisted living fees. San Antonio and Houston, two of the state’s four largest cities, are right on par with the Texas average, at $3,750 each. Austin, however, the state’s capital and one of the four largest cities, is the most expensive in the state, at $5,395 per month. El Paso, far to the southwest, is notably cheaper, at just $2,000 per month.
Texas offers a Medicaid waiver for seniors to help offset the costs for assisted living accommodations. The program is called the STAR+PLUS HCBS program and is open to those who are enrolled in Texas Medicaid and receive Social Security income. The waiver can pay for either assisted living or in-home caregiver services, and allows recipients to avoid living in a nursing home.
Learn more about this program and the eligibility requirements on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Contact | Description | |
Denton County Veterans’ Center | (940) 349-2950 | Denton County veterans and their surviving dependents may be given help accessing help getting their VA benefits, finding health care and long-term care, receiving death benefits and participating in group counseling for topics such as grief, PTSD and other mental health issues. |
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging | (800) 272-3921 | The AAA advocates for the interests of the Dallas area elderly. This agency also facilitates programs that address these needs, such as health care screenings for diabetes and blood pressure, community events to help seniors meet new friends, educational programs about aging and selecting long-term accommodations and caseworkers that assist seniors in applying for government benefits. |
City of Lewisville Senior Activity Center | (972) 219-5050 | Lewisville seniors have plenty of options for fun and activities at the Senior Center. Different programs include arts and crafts, chair yoga and other light fitness classes, hobby groups and book clubs and Bingo or Bridge tournaments. The community center also hosts holiday celebrations and social events to allow members to mix and mingle. |
Denton County Transportation Authority | (940) 243-0077 | Denton County operates a fixed bus route system, and seniors are eligible for reduced fares. Handicapped transit is also provided. The DCTA also has stops near area Dallas Area Regional Transit (DART) bus stops and rail lines, allowing Denton residents to travel throughout the metroplex. Seniors are also eligible for reduced-fare DART passes. |
Mid-Cities Care Corps | (817) 282-0531 | Local volunteers help the Dallas area seniors avoid feelings of isolation and loneliness. The Care Corps delivers meals, offers community outreach services, and has volunteer opportunities for seniors to help others. |
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program | (214) 243-2236 | Seniors who meet low-income eligibility guidelines may receive help with civil cases from area attorneys. These attorneys also help seniors draft legal documents like wills, living wills and power of attorney transfers, as well as handling divorce and bankruptcy cases. Some attorneys may also pursue cases of elder abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities. |
The Senior Source | (214) 823-5700 | This community outreach program administers many programs for seniors, such as group counseling and helps to receive government benefits. The agency also coordinates social activities. |
Assisted living facilities in Lewisville must adhere to the regulations of the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. These include the physical condition of the community and the training of the staff. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page to learn more about these laws and regulations.