Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Worth, TX

Our Methodology: How We Chose the Best Assisted Living in Fort Worth

With all of the great assisted living options in Fort Worth, you might be wondering how we come up with our top picks. Our senior housing experts spent over 50 hours researching and compared the assisted living communities and narrowed down the list using the factors below.

• Cost: The cost of assisted living in Fort Worth falls just below the national median assisted living cost. We took this into consideration and tried to find the best assisted living communities for a range of budgets. Any prices listed in this guide come from community websites or conversations with staff.
• Available care: Having multiple levels of care available, such as assisted living and memory care, is an important consideration when choosing a senior living community. So, we pay particular attention to care services offered at each community.
• Reviews: We read through dozens of reviews for each contender and include a summary of our findings. We consider the source. For example, does the reviewer have a loved one who has lived in the community a long time, or did the reviewer take a tour only? We also look for common themes to get an accurate picture of life in the community.
• Amenities: Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. No one wants to pay for perks they won’t use, so we do our best to give a clear snapshot of each community’s amenities.
• Location: In a big metropolitan area such as Fort Worth, location is important. We consider whether a community is best for older adults who prefer an urban, suburban, or rural environment. That way, they can choose a community convenient to things they enjoy, whether it’s parks and lakes, shopping, or museums and theaters. We also take note of where hospitals and medical centers are in relation to each community.

How to Find the Right Assisted Living Community for You

We spent hours researching the best assisted living communities in Fort Worth, but that doesn’t mean that all of the communities on our list would be the right choice for you. Here are a few things to consider when comparing communities:

• Identify your needs. One community may offer different types of care than others. Prices can also vary based on the level of care that you need. That is why it’s important to speak with your health provider and evaluate your needs. You may not require a lot of help now, but what about five years from now? Try to figure out what kind of assistance you need today and anticipate potential changes in the future as best you can.
• Review your budget. Be diligent in reviewing your budget, and understand exactly how much each community charges before making a choice. While analyzing your budget, remember Medicare doesn’t cover assisted living in most cases. Many seniors depend on Social Security benefits, retirement savings, and long-term care insurance to cover costs.
• Read reviews. Reading reviews from caregivers, family members, and residents can help you gauge the pros and cons of each community. Don’t take every review at face value, but consider online reviews in your research of each community.
• Visit communities. Always visit a community before you agree to move in! Seeing an assisted living facility in person is important to help you figure out how you would feel living there. Be sure to talk with residents, staff, and administrators, and don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions. Also make sure that care options you’re interested in — such as on-site physical therapy and respite care — are available in the particular location you’re considering. Some features or amenities on companies’ main websites might not be available at every location, so ask during those visits.
• Check licensing and certifications. While researching a community, check that it has up-to-date licensing and certifications. For some information about assisted living regulations and resources in Texas, check out the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services assisted living facility information pamphlet.
• Trust your gut. At some point, you will probably find more than one community you like. If you’re struggling to make a decision, trust your instincts. Many facilities may seem similar on the surface, so listening to your gut can help you steer you toward the best community.
• Carefully review your contract and care plans. Make sure you understand how residents’ health care needs are evaluated. Also note things such as whether community fees are refundable, how rental fee increases are determined, and what the process is for moving residents out of the facility, if you want or need to down the road.

What’s Living in Fort Worth Like for Seniors?

Fort Worth is western city with deep cowboy roots. It’s also the second-largest city in Texas and growing. The DFW airport is the largest in the state and the second largest in the U.S., making it an accessible area to visit and convenient if you like to travel. Widely known for Fort Worth Water Gardens, Six Flags Over Texas, five area hospitals, the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Kimbell Art Museum, and the Stockyard National Historic District, Fort Worth offers ample options for entertainment, recreation, culture, and dining.

Below is a quick look at what life is like for older adults in Fort Worth:

• Climate: Fort Worth has four seasons with a humid, subtropical climate. While summer temperatures can top 100 degrees, winters are characteristically mild, with daytime highs in the 50s and 60s and nighttime lows in the 30s and 40s. A lack of snowfall makes it easier to navigate.
• Health care: The Fort Worth area is home to many top-rated hospitals and medical centers.
• Cost of living: The cost of living in Fort Worth is 5 percent lower than the national average and 15 percent lower than Dallas.
• Activities: There are 297 parks and trails covering 12,893 acres in Fort Worth, with the 1,000-acre Gateway Park just two miles from downtown. Renowned for Western-themed dining and events, including the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, the city boasts food and entertainment to suit most tastes at live music venues such as Sundance Square and the Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival. There is no shortage of things to do in Fort Worth.
• Tax structure: Texas does not have a state income tax, making it an attractive place to live for retirees. The state also has no inheritance tax, which could have a positive impact on your estate planning, though you may have to pay federal estate taxes.

Still comparing all of your options for assisted living in Texas? Check out the following guides to the best assisted living in the state:

• Assisted Living in Dallas
• Assisted Living in San Antonio
• Assisted Living in Houston
• Assisted Living in Austin

How Much Does Assisted Living Cost in Fort Worth, Texas?

In the Dallas area (the closest available data for Fort Worth), the estimated median monthly cost of assisted living is $4,398 for Assisted living in Fort Worth falls below the national median of $5,511 per month. However, costs can vary drastically based on the community you choose and the care required. Memory care costs, for example, tend to be far higher than assisted living. Fortunately, you can shop around and find communities with starting prices well below average for the city.