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12 Assisted Living Communities in Allen, Texas

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,350 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 12 Assisted Living Communities in Allen and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Allen, TX

  • Assisted Living: $4,350
  • Nursing Home Care: $5,064
  • In-home Care: $4,004
  • Adult Day Health Services: $1,408

Assisted Living Facilities near Allen, Texas

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Allen

Daughter

1

October 12, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

They do a good sell job but they can’t deliver. Staff is unhappy, food is bad, it’s filthy. We moved our loved one in less than 2 months after placement. Beware.

ReviewerFY#0125

4

March 6, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother is staying at Mustang Creek Estates. It's worked out really well and they update me weekly. The food is good, her apartment is also good. They have different activities and they also play games. They do various things and physical activities. There's a little courtyard place for them to sit.

Ellen

5

February 7, 2021

I visited this facility

Parkview in Allen was very nice, and that's probably the one that I liked the best. It had the right amenities for the right price. It was 3-stories, it's independent, and it's considered aging in place. You don't have to move facilities even if it's just next door or something like that. They tend to stay in their apartments. The tour was fine for what we were looking for. They were screening at the doors for temperatures. We went the day before Christmas, and the tour was guided by the salesperson. They followed up well. I liked it. I'd say in the last five years or so, that one was the newest that we'd seen, and it was very nice. They're very accommodating and the salesperson was far enough to know everything that I would need to know, and any questions that I had she was able to answer. We were interested in anything 1-bedroom at that time, but we saw one of the 2-bedrooms. They were all modern, and there was nobody in there at all. While we were walking through, they had somebody there singing with a guitar and they were socially distanced on the ground floor. They also had an open area up another floor that had a balcony, so people were sitting outside their doors and listening. They told us they had not had any Covid cases at all, so they say they're keeping that up, but they can possibly change.

Ruby

5

February 3, 2021

I am/was a resident of this facility

I moved into Parkview in Allen 2-1/2 weeks ago. I love the apartments. They have individual apartments, and they're almost like any standalone apartment complex, but better. They also have cleaning service once a week. I have no complaints, and I think any senior person would like this particular location. The staff is wonderful, I have no problems. One additional thing that they have is the handicap accessories, which are wonderful. The only complaint I would have is the food and I will be addressing that. We just got here, so I need to just talk in particular with the kitchen or whoever manages their food selection about my particular diet, because I have a special diet. With the Covid, they're pretty much delivering the food because the dining room has limited space. I haven't really participated in any of the activities as of yet because of everything that's going on with Covid, but they seem to have a wide variety of guest speakers. At one time when I first moved in, they actually had a guest speaker that was just talking to the residents. I didn't participate because I was in the process of moving in. Other than that, they seem to have a little active activities person with a lot of active things that you can participate in. It's just that I haven't participated in any of it. They had laundry rooms too.

Barbara S. resident’s daughter

5

November 24, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother has been at Mustang Creek Estates for 4 years. When she first moved here she was too slim and eating poorly. She was wasting away a a rapid rate. I was afraid she wouldn’t live another month. Since being at Mustang Crrek Estates in Allen, she has gained weight, eats regularly and the kind quality care she receives on a daily basis has extended her life. I sooo appreciate the facility’s attention and efficiency administered with empathy and sincere understanding. I can’t imagine a better place for a loved one. Thank you Mustang Creek!!!

Julie

4

November 1, 2018

I visited this facility

I visited the Parkview in Allen, it would have been the number one choice, but they did not have the level of hands on assistance, and they’re a little bit larger, so that would have been a drawback for my mom. The facility was beautiful, very well-cared for, and updated. The staff was very nice, and the food was very good, but it was only independent living and doesn’t have staff for day to day assistance. The staff was excellent, and the people in the dining room that we met were very friendly and accommodating. The layout was very easy because it was a big square, but it was large, and the apartment we were looking for her was quite a distance, so it was a little bit daunting for her. I thought the pricing was fair and average for the size of rooms.

Kenneth

4

August 1, 2018

I am/was a resident of this facility

I'm living at Parkview in Allen, it's a good place, and I'm very satisfied. They have everything. They have card games, bingo, and all types of activities. The staff is wonderful, they're good people, and everything is fine. It's just like any place. Sundays are not as good, but most days, it's good. We have a pool, a bus takes you where you need to go, like to a doctor or the store, but I drive. Everything is inclusive, except the cable TV and telephone.

Will

5

January 18, 2018

I am a current client of this provider

We hired Home Care Assistance for my wife. They make sure that she takes her proper medication and they walk through the neighborhood for exercise, which is good. They have lunch with her and make sure she's eating properly. They're there for two and a half hours a day and they do a good job. They're very professional and extremely caring about my wife which is one of the reasons why I went with this group. They make sure she has what she needs.

S. Falconer

5

November 28, 2017

I visited this facility

Parkview and everyone there was nice, and the staff member was very kind. The rooms were nice, but we needed a larger one. I enjoyed the visit.

Map of Allen, Texas

Assisted Living Costs in Allen

According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Allen is $4,350, which is higher than the state ($3,795) and national ($4,000) averages. Prices in nearby cities, such as Sherman ($3,795), Waco ($3,695) and Tyler ($3,800), are also lower, making Allen one of the most expensive cities in the area for seniors seeking assisted living.

Assisted living prices vary statewide. Austin has the highest average costs at $5,190 per month, while prices are lowest in El Paso at $2,250 per month. 

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Allen, so data for the closest city, Dallas, was used. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Allen/Dallas Area

$4,350

National Average

$4,000

State Average

$3,795

Sherman

$3,694

Tyler

$3,800

Waco

$3,695

El Paso

$2,250

Austin

$5,190

San Angelo

$4,450

Care Cost Comparison

Senior care costs on average in Allen start at $1,408 per month for adult day health services and go up to $5,064 for semiprivate nursing home care. 44 hours of in-home care services from a homemaker costs $4,004 per month, while a home health aide costs $4,040. Assisted living, which includes room-and-board, costs an average of $4,350 per month.  When weighing the costs of each senior care option it’s important to recognize that residential care services, such as a nursing home or assisted living, include ongoing expenses, such as food, utilities and home maintenance. 

 

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living

$4,350

Homemaker Services

$4,004

Home Health Aide

$4,040

Adult Day Health Services

$1,408

Nursing Home Care

$5,064

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Allen

Medicaid in Texas

Medicaid is the jointly funded state and federal program that provides low-income individuals with access to essential health services, such as hospitalization, X-rays and long-term care. Medicaid is a nationwide entitlement program, therefore, enrollment is guaranteed for everyone who meets the eligibility criteria. 

In Texas, Medicaid is administered through Health and Human Services and most programs are delivered through managed care organizations. To qualify for long-term coverage that includes access to home and community based services, seniors must:

  • Be aged 65 or older
  • Be permanent residents of Texas
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or legal alien
  • Need continuous long-term care for 30 days or more
  • Earn under $2,313 per month in income from all sources
  • Have less than $2,000 in cash, investments and nonresidential real estate ($3,000 when applying with a spouse)


Applicants are allowed to keep a home in which they and/or their spouse live, as long as that home is worth no more than $585,000. 

Community Spouse Income and Asset Limits

Special income and asset rules apply when only one spouse in a married couple needs long-term Medicaid. 

The non-applicant, called the community spouse, can receive up to $3,160.50 per month in income that’s transferred from the applicant spouse to ensure the community spouse has enough money to live on. 

The community spouse is also entitled to up to 50% of the couple’s joint assets, worth up to $126,420 under the community spouse resource allowance. 

Note: Texas is a Medicaid income cap state. This means that seniors with income that exceeds Medicaid eligibility limits cannot spend-down their excess income on medical expenses in order to qualify for Medicaid coverage. 

STAR+PLUS Managed Care Program

Seniors aged 65 or older who have Medicaid coverage and need the type of care normally provided in a nursing facility may qualify for home and community based services through STAR+PLUS, a Texas Medicaid managed care program. 

STAR+PLUS lets medically fragile seniors remain in a community setting, such as assisted living, by funding additional services and supports that would normally be provided in a nursing home. 

Services available through STAR+PLUS include:

  • Assisted living
  • Cognitive therapy 
  • Dental care
  • Emergency response service
  • Home delivered meals 
  • Skilled and intermittent nursing services
  • Medical supplies and adaptive aids 
  • Minor home modifications to improve safety and accessibility
  • Personal care services to assist with bathing, dressing and eating
  • In-home respite care
  • Rehabilitation services, such as physiotherapy
  • Transition assistance for seniors currently living in a nursing facility
  • Financial management services 


Allen is located within the STAR+PLUS Dallas Managed Care Service Area where the managed care organizations are Molina and Superior. 

For more information on Texas Medicaid and the STAR+PLUS program, contact the local Texas Health and Human Services benefits office at (214) 750-4619. 

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Elderlife Financial Reverse Mortgage

Elderlife Financial is a licensed financial services provider that helps seniors access funds to pay for assisted living. Elderlife offers a reverse mortgage — a  financial product that allows elderly homeowners to leverage the equity within their home.

To qualify for a reverse mortgage, the applicants must be aged 62 or older, and at least one homeowner must plan on remaining in the house. This can make a reverse mortgage a financial option for couples when only one spouse needs to move into assisted living.  

In accordance with federal rules, all reverse mortgage applicants must complete HUD-endorsed financial counselling. 

To learn more, call Elderlife Financial at (888) 228-4500. 

VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and VA Housebound Allowance are two VA cash benefit programs for veterans and survivors who qualify for a regular VA pension and are either permanently disabled (doesn’t have to be service related) or have a chronic condition that restricts their ability to care for themselves. 

For the Housebound Allowance, veterans and survivors must have a permanent disability that prevents them from leaving their home most of the time. 

For the Aid and Attendance Benefit, veterans and survivors must have either a severe visual impairment, be bedridden most of the time, live in a nursing facility or need help from a caregiver to perform activities of daily living. 

Note: Successful applicants can receive benefits from only one of these two programs. 

For more information, contact the Veterans Service Officer at Collin County Veterans Services at (972) 881-3060. 

Assisted Living Resources in Allen

Senior Center

Allen Parks and Recreation Department operates the Allen Senior Recreation Center, a community center for individuals aged 50 and older. Annual memberships cost just $5 per year and include access to a fully-furnished fitness center, computer lab, billiards and ping-pong tables and special events, such as holiday parties. The center offers a low-cost lunch daily and hosts a variety of fitness classes, social groups and seniors wellness programs. 

Allen Senior Recreation Center
451 St. Mary Dr., Allen, TX 75002
(214) 509-4820

Veterans Services

Veterans and survivors can contact Collin County Veterans Services for free help with VA benefit applications and appeals, information on state veterans benefits and assistance obtaining service records. 

Primary care, mental health and medical imaging services are available at the Plano VA Clinic, an outpatient clinic affiliated with the VA North Texas Health Care System

Collin County Veterans Services
900 E. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75074
(972) 881-3060

Plano VA Clinic
3804 15th St., Plano, TX 75075-4752
(972)-801-4200

Community Aid Agencies

Allen Community Outreach is a charitable organization that operates a food pantry, low-cost resale boutique and free case management program for area residents.  Low-income seniors who need legal advice can attend the Collin County Legal Aid Clinic held on the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the FUMC Allen Fellowship Hall.  Allen Community Outreach
801 E. Main St., Allen, TX 75002
(972) 727-9131

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