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As a dense suburb near the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, Plano, Texas, has plenty of excellent assisted living communities. Plano boasts a high quality of life and great health care, and its cost of living is somewhat cheaper than Dallas. Assisted living is a good fit for seniors who need help with daily activities, like dressing and bathing. This guide has information about the best assisted living facilities in Plano. We also cover the cost of assisted living in Plano, how to pay, Plano’s senior living laws and regulations, and more.
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So many of staff here have been with the community for many years! The Chef has been there 15 years! You know the food is good if he is still there. The Med Tech has been there 9 years! The care staff, I saw some had been there over 10 years. All in all, friendly, caring and great care.
My dad is doing great, it was a little adjustment at first but going good now. We love the facility. It is bright and airy and there is more for them to do. They were my favorite when touring. I like that they can go outside and walk in the garden when he wants. They also have a mini golf course and he loves golf. The staff answer any calls and texts. He is starting to get involved with the activities and they sent us some picture of him being involved. He is eating all of the meals and it looks good and pretty healthy.
My loved one is a resident at Bethesda Gardens Frisco. The main problem, which is not awful, is he does not like the food that well. Sometimes it also takes a long time to be served. Otherwise, would have rated it a 5. This is my take not his, but I think we would be close. We think this is a good place to be. Very few establishments are perfect. but he is relatively happy here with no suggestions other than to improve the food and add a few more food service employees. A lot of the residents have commented on the food.
560 Prestige Circle, Allen, TX 75002
Usually long wait list as only few independent cottages there. Can't speak for assisted living. Good experience with the independent living. People very friendly there and small community. Would...
999 W Forest Grove Rd, Allen, TX 75002
The caregivers are thoughtful and kind. They interact well with the residents and take very good care of them. They seem to be well trained for the types of patients they're taking care of. Two are live-in....
13215 Hughes Circle, Dallas, TX 75240
Avalon Memory Care - Hughes Circle is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in the city of Dallas in Collin county. For senior residents who seek to remain independent, Avalon Memory Care couldn't be better located. The Valley View Center is just one block away, offering almost unlimited...
When we were trying to move our loved one into the facility, they were able to work with us and wait for our long term insurance to kick in. They let her move in and pro-rated that amount. Once our insurance...
2701 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070
Saddle up for the time of your life at Stonefield, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in McKinney, Texas, that is chock-full of style and fun. Our goal is to enrich the lives of residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating....
The residents were very upbeat. They didn't look like they were waiting to transition like the other places. Also, the environment was clean and had no foul smells. Also liked the way the staff referred to...
3000 Midway Rd, Plano, TX 75093
Wyndham Court of Plano offers both assisted living and memory care to seniors in the greater Collin County, Texas area. Our community is just down the road from a well-respected hospital, and we are very close to the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve which our residents love to visit on a beautiful...
We love the care that my mom receives from the staff at Wyndham Court. The staff is friendly and let me know when she needs something. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this...
5401 McKinney Ranch Parkway, McKinney, TX 75070
At AVALON, we set ourselves apart from other residences with the level of care and compassion we show to our residents. Our care is unique in that we treat our residents as people with individual needs rather than grouping them as 'those with dementia.' After all, a lack of cognitive ability...
My loved one is currently a resident at Avalon Memory Care McKinney Ranch and everything about the experience has been great for her, so far. The cleanliness and friendliness is great. The staff, activities...
9966 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034
Saddle Brook Memory Care is an assisted living community in Frisco, Denton County, Texas. The city is one of the fastest growing nationwide and is recognized as the 'Tree City USA'. The numerous trees in Fresco create a welcoming environment to both the visitors and residents. The weather in...
What our family likes the most about the Saddlebrook community is the overall atmosphere as well as the caring people they have working there. The staff members have a good attitude, they are always willing...
6974 Waverly Lane, Frisco, TX 75035
Family Owned - Family Feel We provide dignified living for seniors in the comfort of a residential home through compassionate and personalized care while promoting physical, mental, and emotional health. Established in 2012, our caregivers have over over 30 years of experience in addition to...
It is the a real home, only with the added benefits of nursing care to help with personal hygene, feeding tube, and all around encouragement. They also have a doctor who comes to the home, physical...
1501 McCoy Place, Carrollton, TX 75006
A Caring Home With Friends is a residential care home for 6 residents and Type B Assisted Living Facility centrally located in Carrollton, TX, a northern suburb of the DFW metroplex. With over 40 years in healthcare experience, RN oversight and skilled caregivers specializing in dementia and...
My mother, just like most women, likes to look nice. And without asking, without prompting, I walked in one day and one of the caregivers was doing my mothers hair! My mom said "watch what she's doing! And...
560 Prestige Circle, Allen, TX 75002
Christian Care, in Allen, Texas is a member of the Christian Care Senior Living Communities family, which currently serves seniors in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We are a faith-based, not-for-profit provider with a 70 year history of serving seniors with incredibly compassionate care. Our Life...
I can not think of anything that was not wonderful. They were also the most cost-effective I looked at. My dad is in the memory care unit. I have recommend two or three people already. Christian Care is the...
2048 E. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75007
Welcome to a place that feels like home. Sonoma House feels like home. For seniors who want special care, Sonoma House feels like home. A place where they are known by name. Treated with respect. Loved like family. And have more freedoms, not more restrictions. From our smaller size to our...
My loved one is currently a resident at Sonoma House Assisted Living and most everything about our experience with them has been great so far. The staff is excellent. My loved one is in hospice now, so there...
3400 Remington Drive, Plano, TX 75023
***Newly Renovated***Silver Leaf Assisted Living proudly cares for seniors who need extra help with their daily lives and provides the personalized attention they deserve. Whether your loved one needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires more specialized care, Silver Leaf can...
my dad is at this facility and the care he's receiving is impeccable. he loves the staff and I love them as well. I have a peace of mind knowing he is well taken care of.
3200 Appalachian Way, Plano, TX 75075
***Newly Renovated***Silver Leaf Assisted Living proudly cares for seniors who need extra help with their daily lives and provides the personalized attention they deserve. Whether your loved one needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires more specialized care, Silver Leaf can...
The staff was wonderful from [name removed] the director to the actual ladies who took care of my mom. Sadly my mom was only there 2 weeks before she passed. Silver Leaf along with Tribute Hospice were...
720 Valley Creek Court, Allen, TX 75002
Mustang Creek Estates is a new concept in Assisted Living! We are a residential style assisted living neighborhood designed entirely for seniors. Our neighborhood consists of 6 unique houses with 10 to 13 residents per house and one of our houses specializes in Memory Care. At Mustang Creek...
Chose based on the concept and price. I can do all of the things they are doing. Needed some help with occasional assistance. Mom pushed her call button 3 different times and no one came. Not acceptable....
2104 Merksem Ct, Plano, TX 75025
Avendelle Assisted Living Merksem is a wonderful and warm home located in Plano. The award winning Avendelle Assisted Living is your alternative to large assisted living and nursing home facilities. It started with a simple, but highly innovative vision to create a long-term care option for...
We chose Avendelle because in our case we were looking for a place that had some social interaction and it is a smaller facility and there is more attention to her and her needs. I would tell others that...
1493 Richardson Drive, Richardson, TX 75080
Monarch at Richardson is an assisted living and memory care community located in Richardson, TX in Dallas County. Monarch at Richardson is located just twenty minutes northeast from the Dallas city center. Richardson boasts an extensive park and trail system throughout, cultural activities,...
We went with Monarch at Richardson because the location works out really well for my brother who lives close by. They keep her busy throughout the day in the memory care unit. They play games, do exercise...
6217 Crestmere Drive, Dallas, TX 75254
SKILLED HANDS... CREATIVE MIND... COMPASSIONATE HEARTS That's what we deliver to ensure that our residents get the best in Alzheimer's care. We at AVALON consider them to be the basic tools of our trade. Since inception, we've been using our hands, minds and hearts, to care for people with a...
We like that Avalon community has a home like environment, it is not very large which makes it more intimate and cozy. The rooms are very nice, they have very large shower and plenty of room for the...
11777 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX 75035
Welcome to La Fontaine Memory Care located in Frisco, Texas. La Fontaine is quietly and conveniently situated amid this rapidly growing community found in the heart of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. Our La Fontaine memory care community is uniquely designed and built around the tranquility...
A small and nicely appointed facility with caring and compassionate staff. They have taken excellent care of my loved one for almost 2 years. I highly recommend this facility.
8111 Wade Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
The Cottages at Chapel Creek are NOW OPEN! Our state-of-the-art certified assisted living residences are for people living with Alzheimer's and other memory disorders. Under the direction of our highly qualified, 24-hour staff and 7 days-a-week nursing, we provide personal care assistance,...
My mother will move into The Cottages at Chapel Creek. It's such a nice facility. They even have several dogs there that the owners died, and they continue taking care of the dogs and the dogs stay there...
304 W FM 544, Murphy, TX 75094
LYNRIDGE of Murphy is a new community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care living options for seniors. Enjoy elegant yet affordable residential care in a warm, nurturing environment, with your own private apartment and access to first-class amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center...
The staff is very kind. My mom says the food is ok, but she always eats it, they do have a few choices for them to pick from. They have to be patient, it takes a while because they don't have a lot of...
3417 Cross Bend Road, Plano, TX 75023
***Newly Renovated***Silver Leaf Assisted Living proudly cares for seniors who need extra help with their daily lives and provides the personalized attention they deserve. Whether your loved one needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires more specialized care, Silver Leaf can...
This is a good an excellent place to put a loved one. The tour was great and they gave me all of the information that we needed. We had a situation with medications and they corrected the issue immediately...
3320 Canoncita Lane, Plano, TX 75023
JC Martin along with wife Esther, owns Mission Ridge Residential Care, in operation since 2008. Memory loss is a frightening and confusing reality... Mission Ridge devotes itself to preserve the independence and dignity of its Residents, offering professional nurturing support and companionship...
I like that care here for my mom. The staff are outstanding. theis community is very clean and has a home cooking aroma. The meals are good and she seems to be happy with the variety of the meals that are...
7750 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75251
Truewood by Merrill, Park Central is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living and assisted living from a family owned company that knows connection is everything.You’ll find a plethora of museums and cultural...
Truewood by Merrill is a fantastic facility. They could improve on the their response time to things I've requested of them. I need specific information from them so that I can provide feedback to another...
3690 Mapleshade Ln, Plano, TX 75075
The Auberge at Plano is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering a...
My husband has been at the Auberge of Plano for [dates removed] and I have been extremely pleased with his care. The care givers are well trained in dealing with Alzheimer's patients and they are loving,...
9754 Amberley Drive, Dallas, TX 75243
The staff is caring and patient. We picked this community because of the location. I would recommend to others.
Assisted living in Plano costs $4,500 a month on average, according to our in-house data.[01] This is slightly lower than the national average, which was $4,807 in 2023. It’s also lower than the monthly cost of assisted living in Dallas, which is about $5,000 on average.
Each assisted living community can have a different fee structure. But in general, the monthly cost of assisted living in Plano includes the following:
Some facilities may include extra fees for amenities like a pool, gym, or transportation.
Plano is an affluent area and is one of the most expensive places to live in Texas, although it’s slightly less expensive than Dallas. The cost of living in Plano in 2023 was 26% higher than the rest of Texas, and 21% higher than the national average.[02] Despite Plano having a high cost of living, its assisted living facilities cost less than the national average.[01]
Texas doesn’t tax income, including income from Social Security or pensions. This means despite Plano’s higher-than-average cost of living, some seniors may save money moving to Plano because of the tax breaks. Texas also doesn’t levy inheritance taxes, making Plano a haven for seniors who want to leave a sizeable sum to their loved ones.[03]
The graphic below outlines the baseline prices of assisted living across the greater Plano area, which doesn’t include additional costs or add-ons.
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Most seniors and their families use a combination of private and public funds to cover the cost of assisted living. These include personal income or savings, veterans benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Private pay options for Plano assisted living facilities include personal savings, income, investment returns, Social Security benefits, and pensions. However, there are other ways to leverage your income toward senior living. Learn more about these methods in the articles below.
Texas assisted living facilities are licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. The department defines assisted living facilities (ALFs) as establishments that offer residents room and board, supervision, personal care, and medication administration.
You can find all assisted living regulations in the Texas Administrative Code and Health and Safety Code.
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services licenses and inspects all ALFs in the state. ALFs can obtain two types of licenses. A Type A license is for facilities where residents typically don’t require assistance during the night and can follow instructions in case of an emergency. On the other hand, a Type B license is intended for facilities where residents do, in fact, require some overnight assistance and would need help evacuating during an emergency. In Texas, no ALFS can admit residents who need around-the-clock medical care.
Assisted living facilities in Texas get inspected about every two years. These inspections help ensure compliance in two critical areas: health and safety.
The health inspection verifies that the facility maintains staffing levels, has required training programs, and ensures staff members have passed criminal background checks. It also looks for anything that could potentially hurt the health of the residents. For instance, the life safety code inspection assesses whether the building has precautions that lower the risks of emergencies, such as fires or flooding.
To ensure transparency and protection, ALFs in Plano must give each resident a copy of the Residents’ Bill of Rights and display it prominently in the facility. Within two weeks of a resident’s arrival, the ALF should create an individualized service plan (ISP) that outlines the needed care and how the ALF will meet those needs.
Texas offers a long-term care provider search portal. You can access inspection reports, complaint information, and additional details about assisted living facilities in the state.
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
North Austin Complex
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-424-6500
There are no COVID-19 laws in place for Plano area assisted living facilities. Collin County Public Health provides some guidance to prevent disease, as does the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vaccinations.COVID-19 vaccinations are highly encouraged by the CDC, and the Collin County Health Care Services provides free vaccines. A mobile vaccination team will visit groups of five or more who schedule an appointment by calling 844-908-3927 and selecting option three.
Visitors. Visitors are allowed in any assisted living facility regardless of whether or not they’ve been vaccinated.
Masking. Wearing a mask is not a requirement in Plano.
Quarantining. Assisted living facilities in Plano quarantine residents who test positive for COVID-19 to protect other residents and staff members.
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If you want the comfort of an assisted living facility in a peaceful area with easy access to big-city amenities, Plano has you covered. Plano is an affluent suburb of the Dallas-Forth Worth area.
Local assisted living facilities reflect a quiet luxury with top-notch caregivers, excellent meals, and an understated elegance. In this section, we cover what assisted living in Plano is really like according to communities, residents, and family members.
Assisted living is a hassle-free senior living option for people over 65 who need a little extra help during the day, but don’t need around-the-clock assistance. It’s perfect for seniors who may need help moving from room to room or remembering to take their medication.
Seniors with dementia are better suited for Plano’s memory care communities. People who need medical attention or who are unable to get out of bed themselves may be a good fit for a local skilled nursing facility. Active adults who want a larger living space and more flexibility might prefer an independent living community in Plano.
A Place for Mom partners with 67 assisted living facilities in the Plano area. Not all assisted living facilities in Plano offer the same experience, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Most communities are traditional, which means they have more than 25 residents and offer only personal care. About half of assisted living communities in Plano also offer memory care services, although memory care does come at a higher price.
A small group of our partner assisted living facilities in Plano are residential care homes, which offer the same services as traditional assisted living communities but do it from a residential home. Residential care homes typically have no more than eight residents at a time, and caregivers may live in the home with the residents. While these offer the same care services and are licensed in the same way, they tend to be somewhat less expensive than larger facilities.
Seniors who want access to different types of care and more social opportunities may prefer traditional assisted living communities. Those who are looking to save some money and enjoy the familiar setting of a residential home may be better suited to a residential care home.
Individual choice and personal preferences are top of mind at our partner Plano assisted living facilities, no matter which one you choose. For example, you can enjoy restaurant-style dining, take room service, or stop by an on-site bistro. Options like low-sodium diets and vegetarian meals are also commonly offered.
In addition to housekeeping and laundry service, some of our partner facilities also offer dry cleaning, grocery shopping, and errand services. Keep in mind that these extra services tend to be offered only at the larger traditional assisted living facilities.
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As one of the principal suburbs of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Plano has plenty of established and reputable hospitals that are all within a 20-minute drive from our partner assisted living communities.
Medical City Plano is a 600+ bed medical center that’s also a Level I Trauma Center. This hospital offers the entire scope of medical practice, including primary care and all specialties. Medical City Plano is the largest hospital in the city, so it’s a one-stop shop for your medical needs.
Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital Plano is a private hospital and one of the best heart hospitals in the nation. It specializes primarily in cardiovascular health, and it also offers preventative health care and recovery programs after heart surgery.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has been in practice since 1991, and offers a full scope of care, including geriatrics. This hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, which means physicians conduct cutting-edge research into stroke care, and stroke patients have some of the best outcomes in the nation.
Residents at our partner assisted living facilities in Plano have convenient access to on-site transportation services, with 57% of our partners providing complimentary transportation and the others offering at-cost options. This makes traveling to medical appointments, errands, and events simple and safe for seniors.
For visiting family and friends, Plano is one of 12 suburbs of Dallas to opt into the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System (DART). Most of Plano’s transportation options include the DART light rails, buses, and on-demand transportation.
In Plano, you can catch the Orange or Red Lines of the DART Rail System at the Downtown Plano Station or the Parker Road Station. If you need to know how these lines connect to others, check this rail system map.
If this all seems a bit overwhelming, DART offers a travel training program. One-on-one time with an instructor will teach you how to use the DART system, from purchasing a ticket to recognizing bus numbers to understanding the route system. Call 214-828-8676 to sign up or inquire about the program.
For on-demand rides, use GoLink. This DART On-Demand service is available seven days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight. A door-to-door paratransit service is also available for those with disabilities who can’t use the regular DART buses or light rails. Other options include using My Ride North Texas — which covers a 16-county area — Alto, Uber, and Lyft.
If you’re interested in striking out on foot or by bike, Plano has a decent walk score and bike score. Walk Score provides this number by comparing the infrastructure for walking and biking among cities and rating them on a scale of 0 to 100.
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There are plenty of fun things to do in Plano, but you can also head into Dallas for even more activities. All of our partner assisted living facilities in Plano offer daily and weekly activities for the residents. These can range from visiting choirs to movie nights to BINGO games. Many communities also take residents on field trips to local museums or performances. Family and friends are also encouraged to visit and take their loved ones on regular excursions.
You can start out in Downtown Plano Arts District, where you’ll find events such as the Third Thursday Sip and Shop or a Jazz Concert Under the Starz. Nearby Haggard Park is a great place for a stroll or relaxing in the gazebo taking in the lakeside views. While you’re there, you can wander over to the Interurban Railway Museum, where admission is free!
Explore the historic grounds of the Heritage Farmstead Museum. This facility brings the North Texas Blackland Prairie to life.
Local seniors enjoy the 800-acre Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, which has a lake for fishing and miles of trails for a nice stroll. Eight miles of the trail system are concrete, which is perfect if you are looking for something wheelchair accessible. Another great Plano park is Bob Woodruff Park North, where you can enjoy a fishing pier and trails and do some people-watching in the equestrian area, where you can enjoy seeing horses, too.
There’s no shortage of places to get out and drive a golf ball if that’s something you enjoy. Check out a few of the beautiful fairways you can find in Plano:
Do a little sightseeing by heading just north of Plano to the Southfork Ranch. It bills itself as the World’s Most Famous Ranch, because it’s been seen by millions of people on T.V. as the Ewing mansion on the show “Dallas.”
Speaking of Dallas, history buffs will want to head into Dallas and check out the George W. Bush Presidential Center. It’s not only a Presidential library and museum, it is also a gorgeous 15-acre prairie and a Texas rose garden. For even more presidential history, head over to Dealy Plaza and visit The Sixth Floor Museum, located inside the former Texas School Book Depository from where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
If sports are more your thing, there are plenty of options to enjoy. Get a behind-the-scenes look at pro football by taking a tour of AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can also take in a game and root for the Cowboys, the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, the NHL’s Dallas Stars, or the MLB’s Texas Rangers.
To be amazed by nature, you won’t want to miss the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, where you’ll see more than a million colorful plants and flowers along with beautiful water features and sculptures. Wheelchairs and trams are available, making the gardens accessible. Seniors get discounted admission.
Brookdale Lake Highlands, Sunrise of Fort Worth and Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Plano, TX. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in Plano is 4,600 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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