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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Desert, TX
If you’re looking for assisted living in Desert, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Desert or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Desert.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Desert for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 14 assisted living facilities in the Desert area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Allen, Princeton and McKinney.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Allen, Princeton and McKinney.
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My loved one is currently a resident at Redbud Place and the overall experience has been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The meals are good. The care services are also great. I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Redbud Place is located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet tree lined neighborhood on the edge of town. Our comfortable homelike community promotes independence while assisting residents with daily routines such as: Medication management Monitoring of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...
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Anointed Senior Living is a beautiful newly remodeled facility. This team is incredibly kind and accommodating. The staff are amazing! They care so deeply for residents, even down to birthday parties with...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Offering compassionate memory care services, Villagio of McKinney, was freshly designed to feature a brightly lit, open floor plan designed with comfortable furnishings and decorative home accessories. McKinney residents can bring their own furniture, photographs and other meaningful items so...
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My mom passed away. She did really like it here though. The staff were all great! Very good to her. I highly recommend Cariad at North Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Cariad at North Brook we offer top notch service in a warm, caring environment. We are located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet neighborhood near the All Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex.We welcome both you and your family by offering a private dining room for entertaining guests, overnight...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For over 60 years, Hilltop Haven has been a PROVEN AND TRUSTED NAME IN SKILLED NURSING AND RETIREMENT LIVING. Hilltop Haven and Howard Apartments are members of the Christian Care Centers family of senior living communities, currently serving more residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and...
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Cost of assisted living in Desert, TX
The average cost of senior living in Desert is $4,865 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitewright, TX with an average of $4,421 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Desert, TX by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Desert, TX
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Desert.
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VA benefits in Texas
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What families are saying about assisted living in Desert
Recent reviews for assisted living in Desert
The Ivy of McKinney
4.9
We chose The Ivy at McKinney because the food served is more like my moms home cooking and she fit in well with the crowd here. The value for the money is excellent especially for everything we get. Every apartment has their own washer and dryer which has been a big plus and the staff will come ...
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Village on the Park Stonebridge Ranch in McKinney, TX
4.6
The cleanliness of the community is great as well as all the staff members they are very friendly. The nursing director is excellent. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Anthology of Stonebridge Ranch to other families.
Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care in Sherman, TX
4.8
We had a much better experience at Traditions. Spacious suites, variety of foods offered, and many great activities available.
Desert review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 8 Desert assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Desert review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Desert review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Desert assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 29 reviews of 8 Desert assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Desert resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Desert, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Desert assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Desert assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Desert that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desert, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Desert assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Desert Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Desert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Desert
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Desert protect seniors.
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Legend of McKinney, Pecan Point Assisted Living and Memory Care and Grand Brook Memory Care of McKinney are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Desert, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 14 assisted living facilities near Desert, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Desert, Texas is Legend of McKinney. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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