Assisted Living in Fort Worth, TX

Assisted Living Costs in Fort Worth

Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study reveals that the cost of assisted living in Fort Worth, as part of the Dallas area, is just over the national average at $4,350 per month. Compared to other cities in Texas, Fort Worth ranks higher in cost, soaring above border cities, such as El Paso ($2,250) and Corpus Christi ($2,975). Only the Austin area, San Angelo, Victoria and Odessa rank higher in cost.

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart

• Fort Worth: $4,350
• National average: $4,000
• State average: $3,795
• Waco: $3,695
• Sherman Area: $3,694
• Tyler: $3,800
• El Paso: $2,250
• Austin Area: $5,190
• San Angelo: $4,450

Care Cost Comparison

Compared to home health care services available in Fort Worth, assisted living costs only about $300 more per month and typically includes services, room and board, which isn’t provided with homemaker services or home health aides. For adults who need advanced skilled nursing care, nursing homes in the area average only $700 more per month than assisted living. Additionally, those needing only part-time care services can explore adult day health care options at a much lower average cost of $1,408 per month.

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

• Assisted living: $4,350
• Homemaker services: $4,004
• Home health aide: $4,040
• Adult day health: $1,408
• Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $5,064

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fort Worth

Medicaid in Texas

In Fort Worth, the Texas Medicaid program is available to adults over 65 and those with disabilities. Benefits of Medicaid for long-term care include nursing home care, home care, community programs and doctor’s visits. Medicaid doesn’t directly cover assisted living costs, but the STAR+PLUS program below may help.

To qualify for long-term Medicaid services, single Texas residents must make less than $2,313 per month and have less than $2,000 in cash, savings, bonds or other countable assets. Eligible married couples should have a maximum combined income of $4,626 per month and no more than $3,000 in countable assets.

Texas residents who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are also eligible for Medicaid benefits, including doctor’s visits, hospital care, prescription medications and dental care. Additionally, residents who are working and have a disability, but do not live full time in a care facility, can make monthly payments through a buy-in option to receive benefits. Residents can apply for Medicaid benefits online or call 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Texas’ STAR+PLUS Program

Texas residents 65 and older, who are approved for Medicaid, can benefit from the STAR+PLUSprogram, which provides managed care and service coordination through a medical plan of their choosing. Residents of Fort Worth and Tarrant County can choose between Amerigroup and HealthSpring medical plans, and they may reside in an assisted living home, nursing home or private residence. Eligible residents enrolled in Medicaid will receive a STAR+PLUS enrollment packet in the mail and should return the enrollment form indicating their selected health plan within 30 days of receipt.

Community First Choice (CFC)

The Texas CFC program provides financial assistance to residents who need an institutional level of care and are financially eligible for Medicaid. Services include personalized help with activities of daily living, support management and skill enhancement for independent living. For questions about enrollment, email: [email protected]

Community Care for Aged/Disabled (CCAD)

Texas residents meeting specific eligibility requirements, who are not enrolled in Medicaid, can receive personal care assistance through the CCAD program. Participants must have limited financial resources and may not live in a nursing facility, but they can reside in an assisted living home or their own personal residence. This program is administered by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). To apply for these services, contact the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County by email: [email protected] or call: (855)-937-2372.

Assisted Living Resources in Fort Worth

Senior Centers in Fort Worth

Senior centers in Forth Worth provide seniors with places to gather for meals, activities and social events. The centers below include options for weekly Bible studies, painting classes, games and more. Additionally, the organization Sixty & Better works to connect various activity centers across Tarrant County.

Fellowship Corner Senior Center
1601 New York Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 921-9741

Handley Meadowbrook Community Center
6201 Beaty Street, Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 392-2830

Haltom City Senior Citizen Center
5000 Bernice St, Fort Worth, TX 76117
(817) 834-8021

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County (ADRC)

The Tarrant County Aging & Disability Resource Center partners with various local agencies, including United Way and the Area Agency on Aging, to connect seniors with the services and resources they need. They also host various events, trainings and seminars for caregivers and provide Fort Worth residents with more housing options through advocacy and a Housing Navigator grant.

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County
1300 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76119
(855) 937-2372

Veterans Affairs

Tarrant County provides Fort Worth residents with free services for veterans through the Veteran’s Service Office and the Fort Worth Vet Center. Resources include assistance with filing benefit forms and help answering questions regarding regulations and laws concerning veteran benefits. The Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars also provides veterans across the state with financial assistance.

Tarrant County Veterans Services Office
1200 Circle Drive, Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76119
(817) 531-5645

The Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars
8503 N. Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 834-8535

Fort Worth Vet Center
6620 Hawk Creek Avenue, Westworth Village, TX 76114
(817) 921-9095