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Fort Worth is located 32 miles west of Dallas in north central Texas. The city is home to 918,915 people, including around 90,972 seniors. Fort Worth is a popular retirement location due to its agreeable climate and retiree-friendly tax policies. For seniors who enjoy a diverse cultural scene and mild winters, Fort Worth is an excellent retirement location.
Assisted living facilities provide support with daily tasks such as bathing and eating, as well as services such as medication management and housekeeping. They are best suited to seniors who require a helping hand but do not yet require the 24/7 medical care that is provided at nursing homes. In Fort Worth, seniors pay on average $4,195 per month for assisted living, which is marginally more than the Texas average of $3,998.
This guide provides an introduction to assisted living in Fort Worth, including a comparison of prices across the state and free resources to help support seniors.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Texas. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average cost of assisted living in Fort Worth is $4,195 per month.
The cost of assisted living care in Fort Worth is around $200 higher per month than the Texas average, but it falls around $300 cheaper than the national average of $4,500.
The cost of assisted living care varies across the state of Texas. The average price of care in Houston is very similar to Fort Worth at $4,245 per month. However, in Austin, the price of care is significantly more expensive, with the average price of care being around $5,345 per month. Nearby in Waco, the price is one of the most affordable in the state, with an average monthly cost of $2,800. In San Antonio and Corpus Christi, the prices are lower than the Fort Worth and Texas averages at $3,413 and $3,388, and in the north of Texas in Amarillo, the cost of care is high for the size of the city at $4,600.
Note: Data for Fort Worth was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Dallas Area, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Texas.
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The Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with a variety of services. The staff advocates for seniors and their families by offering them resources that help them live a healthy lifestyle. It also helps seniors and their loved ones establish a strong network within the community. Seniors can call for advice on eligibility for benefits and to learn more about referral programs and nutritional programs. | ||
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The Haltom City Senior Center has a range of activity programs for seniors, including bean bag baseball, quilting and painting classes. There are no fees for any of the classes except for supplies for the painting class. Seniors can also enjoy lunch and have fun playing table games. | ||
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The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents in assisted living facilities and other long-term care facilities. They advocate to help residents know their rights and to investigate any claims of abuse or neglect. Ombudsmen also provide educational services to residents, families and staff. | ||
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The Fort Worth Vet Center provides free counseling services to veterans and their families. There are both group and individual counseling sessions available. Services include family and marital counseling, military sexual trauma (MST), bereavement counseling and PTSD counseling. | ||
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Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas offers free legal aid to low income individuals in northwestern Texas. It helps with a variety of legal areas that may be useful to seniors, including wills, small estates and nursing home conditions. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Fort Worth area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
