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Plano is called the City of Excellence, and it’s easy to see why. From a robust economy to a high quality of life, this ninth-largest city in Texas offers almost anything you need, whether you’re looking for senior living, health care, or something to do.
When people search for a nearby nursing home in the Plano area — which is one of the major suburbs of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area — they are often looking for a variety of senior living options. However, a nursing home is technically a skilled nursing facility that provides medical care to its residents 24/7. While this level of care is necessary for some individuals, it may not be the ideal choice for everyone. Many people might benefit more from an assisted living community or a memory care facility.
Our partner assisted living facilities in the Plano area provide personal care to residents, such as helping with eating, dressing, or grooming. Meals are provided, and chores like laundry and house cleaning are taken care of, too. Our partner memory care facilities in Plano also do all of that and — additionally — offer specialized care and security to residents with cognitive difficulties.
While A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with facilities dedicated solely to skilled nursing, we do have 100 assisted living and memory care partners within a 10-miles radius of downtown Plano, which includes Richardson, Frisco, Allen, and parts of Dallas. A few have dedicated skilled nursing wings, while 68% offer on-site nursing care to residents, too.
Within this guide, you will find information on our affiliated assisted living and memory care facilities in Plano, details concerning costs and payment methods, relevant laws and regulations, transportation and health care alternatives, as well as senior activities available in the Plano area.
Types of care available in Plano, TX
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.
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top notch. The best therapy team you'll find anywhere. The therapy gym is clean. I toured upstairs too before being discharged. I toured a couple of model rooms and they are gorgeous. Some bigger than others but beautiful. Food is provided at the assisted living. It was very impressive to see that the therapy team work with the residents in the assisted living patients too. The breakdown was good and I knew when my wound doctor came and the infectious disease, they had pain management doctor coming in too. Therapy used dry needling to ease my pain. As i said my case was complex, they had a machine in therapy that helped me deal with incontinence. Thank you health care of Plano for a job well done
The Plaza at Edgemere is a great place! Staff is very helpful and friendly. Adam does an amazing job with the food and restaurants. It has everything a person could want. A beauty salon. A ride to church. Great food. Fun activities. Happy hour. And the building, art and gardens are truly beautiful.
16750 Westgrove Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001
I used Chaplain [name removed as Grief Councilor after losing my Mother Chaplain [name removed] was so very beneficial and amazingly comforting during one of the most stressful times of my life He provided...
2519 Willowdale Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006
The owners are very good people. Nice homely atmosphere for my mother. Caregivers show great love and care
12068 Forestgate Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
They've been there for the past two weeks 24/7, now they're cutting back because they're seeing some improvement but they're there throughout the day. Since my mother was more responsive, I can see why they...
1111 Rockingham Ln, Richardson, TX 75080-4389
The facility is very clean. My moms seemed to like their food. They are very accurate about calling me if anything comes up. The nurses need to check on her a little more often. She has a tendency not to...
2301 Marsh Ln #200, Plano, TX 75093
My mother has been to this Rehabilitation Facility twice in 5 years. Absolutely wonderful. The entire staff is wonderful including the incredible therapy department. Accel is very accommodating to each patient’s needs and desires. And unlike other pl...
2245 Marsh Lane, Carrollton, TX 75006
The Madison on Marsh has the most outstanding, professional, and helpful therapy team I have ever encountered! I am especially impressed with the way the therapy team take their time to work with each...
3737 N. Garland Avenue, Garland, TX 75044
Nice facility. Smelled clean. Only skilled nursing.
2620 Communications Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
As I wrote in above section, ACCEL Is a “home” away from “home for me. Having been a patient here four times, I have made some friends whom I will miss. There is much to love and admire about ACCEL and...
3100 S Rigsbee Dr, Plano, TX 75074
Staff was very friendly.
The Collinwood Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in East Plano and prides itself on a reputation of providing excellent patient care. We are a dual certified facility which accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. We also have the ability to accept some private insurances and our list of those...
1420 Mccreary Rd, Wylie, TX 75098
Finding a good skilled nursing facility can be very difficult. My mom went to Garnet Hill for rehab from a hip injury during the middle of Covid-19 and just before Christmas. While they didn't have a...
8300 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney, TX 75070
I would like to say thank you to the staff of Baybrooke Village, especially [name removed] who took great care of my mother [name removed] She had a great bedside manner and went above and beyond to help...
10700 Rolater Rd, Frisco, TX 75035
13601 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75240
2000 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023
Creekside Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a community that is dedicated to providing a program of care and activity for persons with cognitive limitations related to Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia. We are a free-standing, specialized community, and we offer long-term care, short...
4045 W 15th St, Plano, TX 75093-5891
Marriott's Collin Oaks Guest Home offers assisted living for seniors in a warm and comfortable environment without being formal. A single story design makes it easier for residents to navigate and find their way. At Village Oaks, we have created Companion Living® to encourage our seniors to...
4501 Tradition Trail, Plano, TX 75093
2816 Tallahassee Court, Plano, TX 75074
5521 Village Creek Dr, Plano, TX 75093
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
304 Willowcreek Circle, Allen, TX 75002
Silver Leaf Assisted Living at WillowCreek Circle is located in Allen, TX in Collen County. We offer you support from a staff that is there for you at all times in a group home setting. Our staff is available seven days a week and at all hours of the day and night, so that you can know that you...
1301 Richardson Drive, Richardson, TX 75080
999 Raintree Circle, Allen, TX 75013
4014 Villa Grove Drive, Dallas, TX 75287
6521 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070
6521 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070
7121 Kendallwood Dr, Dallas, TX 75240
The monthly median cost of a nursing home in the Plano area (which is also considered the Dallas area) is $8,460 for a private room and $5,627 for a semi-private room.[02] According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average actual monthly cost of a Plano assisted living facility is $4,705 and $4,389 for a memory care facility.[03] These numbers are for our partner facilities in the Plano area and represent the actual price people paid, including service fees and any add-ons.
The cost of an assisted living or memory care facility includes the following:
The monthly cost of a nursing home also includes 24/7 skilled nursing care.
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When looking into how to pay for a nursing home, assisted living facility, or memory care facility in the Plano area, there are several options to consider. In the following sections, we’ll discuss private payment options, benefits from the U.S. Veterans Administration, Medicaid, and Medicare — and discuss how each can help you or your loved one’s situation.
To cover the cost of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or memory care facilities, most people turn to private payment options first. That means using money from things like a personal savings account, Social Security benefits, pensions, investment returns, or any of the following:
The licensing and inspections of nursing homes, assisted living communities, and memory care facilities is the responsibility of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS).
Nursing homes are governed by federal laws as well as state laws and regulations. Both skilled nursing care by licensed nurses and personal care is provided 24/7 to nursing home residents. Texas laws do not specify the ratio of nurses to residents; however, the laws do say that a sufficient number of licensed nurses and nurse aides have to be available at all times to provide resident care. Doctors must also visit monthly for a resident’s first 90 days and every other month after that. Residents of nursing homes in the Plano area have a long list of rights facilities must honor.
TexasAssisted living facilities (ALF) are required to follow licensing requirements and regulations outlined via the Texas Administrative Code and the Health and Safety Code. ALFs must provide their residents with housing, daily meals, personal assistance with activities of daily living, 24-hour supervision, and medication administration. Assisted living facilities need a Type A license from HHS. This type of license is for facilities that have residents who don’t regularly need help during the night and can follow directions given during an emergency or evacuation.
A memory care facility in Plano needs a Type B Assisted Living Facility license and would be a Certified Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facility. The Type B license is given to facilities where residents wouldn’t necessarily be able to comprehend or follow directions during an emergency and who do need regular assistance during the night.
Additional rules apply to facilities with a Type B license. Regulations require memory care facilities to have security measures in place, such as controlled egress exits, for the safety of residents who are prone to wandering. Memory care facility staff also have to provide specific activities appropriate for engaging residents with cognitive issues. Finally, specialized training for staff members must be provided on how to best care for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Annual inspections take place at nursing homes in the Plano area, and assisted living and memory care facilities are inspected once every two years. If a complaint is received, it has to be inspected at that time. Use this long-term care provider search site to view inspection results for all long-term care facilities.
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
North Austin Complex
4601 W. Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78751
Phone: 512-424-6500
Plano doesn’t require any specific COVID-19 prevention tactics for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or memory care facilities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) makes guidelines for COVID-19 prevention available for anyone to follow.
Vaccinations. The CDC highly recommends receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Masking. Wearing a mask is not mandatory, but the CDC recommends it in crowded indoor spaces.
Facility cleanliness. Improving ventilation is a suggestion from the CDC as a COVID-19 preventative measure.
Quarantining. The CDC recommends five-day isolation for those who test positive for COVID-19.
Plano is one of the best and safest places to live. It’s been ranked as one of America’s safest cities and voted into the top five for being a great place to live and work. These are just a handful of the reasons Plano calls itself the City of Excellence. It’s a thriving community in which to look for the perfect senior living option.
No matter what you’re looking for in a senior living arrangement, A Place for Mom has plenty of options that will help you find the perfect fit for your situation. We don’t partner with facilities that focus only on skilled nursing care, but we have 100 Plano area partners who offer a variety of services. Our partner breakdown is as follows:
Personal care homes in the Plano area are smaller, more intimate settings usually found in residential neighborhoods. They’re typically homes that are used for senior care.
In all our partner facilities, care and safety is always top of mind.No matter what time of day or night, there will always be someone awake and available to help residents at our partner assisted living and memory care facilities. In our partner memory care facilities, your loved one will be kept safe from wandering while still being allowed plenty of freedom within a secure community.
Your loved one’s health is a top consideration, too. Almost all of our partners have either visiting nurses or a doctor on call. Additionally, 68% offer on-site nursing, and a few have skilled nursing wings if your loved one needs 24/7 medical care.
Three meals a day, laundry service, and housekeeping are all covered in our partner assisted living and memory care facilities. Transportation and even delivery service are available at many of our partners, so you can easily get to appointments and have personal items brought right to your door.
With an activity director on staff at more than half our partner facilities, you or your loved one will have plenty of opportunities to socialize at planned events like art classes, live music performances, holiday parties, and trivia games. Even when there isn’t something on the calendar, there’s still no shortage of things to do. You can choose to catch a movie in the theater room or join a game of bridge in the game room or other common areas available at most of our partner facilities.
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Just 19 miles from downtown Dallas, Plano is one of the primary suburbs of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, so you can be sure there is plenty of access to great health care in this bustling city. Plano itself made the 2023 Top 50 list for America’s healthiest cities.
Featuring a Level I Trauma Center, Medical City Plano is a large hospital that has been rated as high performing by U.S. News & World Report in five specialty areas.[07]
The word heart is right in the middle of this hospital’s name and for good reason! Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital Plano ranked in America’s Top 50 for its excellence in cardiology. Additionally, it has been given high-performance ratings from U.S. News & World Report in all areas of cardiology, as well as other specialty areas.[07]
Since 1991, the residents of Plano, Carrollton, Addison, Frisco, Richardson and McKinney have been able to rely on Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital for general medical care and surgery. U.S. News & World Report rates the hospital as high performing in four specialty areas, including stroke care and knee replacements.[07]
Getting around Plano or making it to doctor’s appointments is convenient for residents of our partner assisted living and memory care facilities, as 43% of them provide complimentary transportation, and 53% provide it at cost.
But if you or your loved one are looking for additional options, you’ll be happy to hear that Plano is one of 12 suburbs of the Dallas-Fort Worth area to opt into the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System (DART) so that Plano has access to DART light rails, buses, and on-demand transportation.
In Plano, you can use the DART Rail System’s Orange or Red Lines at the Downtown Plano Station or the Parker Road Station. Take a look at this rail system map to get a better idea of how they all connect to other lines. The DART Bus System offers two Plano park-and-ride locations: the Jack Hatchell Transit Center and the Northwest Plano Park-and-Ride.
A DART travel training program allows people with disabilities (either physical or mental) to spend one-on-one time with an instructor to learn all about how to get around on the DART system. Call 214-828-8676 to sign up or ask questions about the program.
GoLink is the DART On-Demand service available seven days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight. DART also has a door-to-door paratransit service for people with disabilities who can’t use the regular DART system.
Finally, there is DART Rides, which is a rider assistance program for people who have a qualifying disability or are at least 65 years old. You have to apply for and qualify for this program, which you can do online or by downloading the application and mailing it or emailing it to:
While our partner assisted living and memory care facilities offer a wide array of on-site activities and local outings, you and your loved one still might want to get out and have lunch, spend time outside, or explore the area. While Plano itself has plenty to fit the bill, you can also hop on the DART Red Line or Orange Line and quickly go into Dallas to find even more to do!
The Downtown Plano Arts District is a great starting point for fun and relaxation. You can participate in events like the Third Thursday Sip and Shop or the Jazz Concert Under the Starz. You’ll also find Haggard Park there, where you can take in lakeside views and enjoy concerts in the gazebo from the Plano Community Band and local choirs. Pick up a treat at the Tell Me Something Sweet Bakery or stop for lunch at The Plano Tortilla and Tamale Factory.
If you enjoy local history, the Heritage Farmstead Museum is a perfect stop. This facility brings the history of life on the North Texas Blackland Prairie to life. You can see live animals and visit historic structures. The Interurban Railway Museum is another fun stop (and admission is free)! Due to the historic nature of some of the structures, there are accessibility challenges, so you’ll want to check before you go. There are plenty of exhibits that are always available as well as some rotating and visiting exhibits.
If you like to fish or take a walk, Plano has excellent options. Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve offer miles of trails and a fishing lake where you can cast a line. A full eight miles of the trail system are smooth concrete making them great for accessibility. Bob Woodruff Park North boasts a fishing pier, trails, and an equestrian area. You may not ride horses, but it is fun to do some people- and horse-watching.
Southfork Ranch sits slightly North of Plano. If you decide to drive by, it may look quite familiar to you! It’s no wonder because it was featured as the Ewing mansion on the popular T.V. show “Dallas.”
Speaking of Dallas, you’ll want to head into the city to visit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, where thousands of colorful plants and flowers await, as well as plenty of sculptures and water features. Seniors get a discount on admission, and wheelchairs and trams are available, making the gardens accessible.
If sports are more to your liking, Dallas has plenty for you in that realm. Cheer on the Dallas Cowboys or get a special behind-the-scenes look at this popular NFL team through a tour of AT&T Stadium, where they play. There’s plenty of pro-team excitement in Dallas, where you can enjoy rooting for the MLB’s Texas Rangers, the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, or the NHL’s Dallas Stars.
If you are interested in American history, visit the George W. Bush Presidential Center. In addition to being a presidential library and museum, it features a Texas rose garden and a 15-acre prairie. You can dive even deeper into presidential history at Dealey Plaza, where you’ll find The Sixth Floor Museum. Located inside the former Texas School Book Depository from where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, this museum covers the life and death of JFK.
Avalon Memory Care - Fort Worth, Sunrise of Fort Worth and Brookdale Lake Highlands are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Plano, TX. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Plano is 5,620 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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