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Assisted living costs in Howard average about $4,620 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 281 communities in Howard. Our detailed directory has 7579 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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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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.
Angels of Hands is an Assisted Living and Adult Day Care geared to serving male residents only.Mission:To provide a wide range of professional, high quality health care service while ensuring compassionate care designed to optimize every patient’s dignity, autonomy and comfort.•1 story...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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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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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.
Grace Presbyterian Village is a continuing care retirement community located on 27 beautiful wooded acres in Oak Cliff, within the Dallas Metroplex. As a not for-profit organization, we pledge to enrich the lives of those we serve by providing exceptional care and services in a faith-based...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Quality care should be not be the exception, it should be the rule. At Seago Manor, it is. When your family member is experiencing healthcare challenges, you want to know that they will receive quality care from competent professionals. Located just east of Dallas, Seago Manor is a 90-bed...
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Our patient was not getting adequate care at Ashford Hall Nursing Center. A social worker at a hospital agreed and worked to find a better place. That Place was Sipia Select. Our patient is much improved due...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Home Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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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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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
A WARM PLACE IS A DYNAMIC LICENSED HOME PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HIGH QUALITY OF CARE FOR OLDER MEMBERS OF THE DFW COMMUNITY. WE CONSTANTLY WORK TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONING OF OUR CLIENTS USING SUPERIOR CARE ON ILLNESS AND WELLNESS THAT ENSURES RESPECT FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Compassion of Faith Compassion of Faith is a senior care home in Arlington, TX, located in Tarrant County. Picture going on a walking trail where the trees create a colorful tunnel as the leaves change color in autumn. That natural beauty is what you can expect in the beautiful and popular city...
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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.
Photo of Clare Bridge of Arlington
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.

Cost of assisted living in Howard, TX

The average cost of senior living in Howard is $4,620 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garrett, TX with an average of $3,885 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howard, TX vs. nearby cities

Howard, TX
$4,615/mo
$4,491/mo
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howard, TX vs. the state and national average

Howard, TX
$4,615/mo
$4,779/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howard vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,615/mo
$4,800/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Howard, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,748/mo
Private
$5,239/mo
Studio
$4,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,941/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,060/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,614/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howard, 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 Howard.

What families are saying about assisted living in Howard

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howard

The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...
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The Plaza at Edgemere in Dallas, TX

5.0
It's a great community that continuously evolves based on the members of the community. The staff is so warm and caring...they really know what they are doing. I don't think there is a better facility out there.

Morada Lake Arlington

4.5
Lower ratings only due to "no place is perfect" and sometimes when you make a request it may take an extra minute for stuff to be taken care of. Not sure of reason, When you "renew" your living quarter contract they forget that "the extra" $ increase is sometimes a huge demand on the tenant and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and friendly staff. Reviews from communities Autumn Leaves, Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living, The Waterford on Cooper, Abba Care Assisted Living, and Mustang Creek Estates Sachse praise the staff for their care and friendliness towards residents. They go above and beyond to ensure the well-being and happ ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Communities Signature Pointe, Meadowood Assisted Living & Memory Care, and Tumwater Meadows AFH provide a wide range of activities for their residents, including games, crafts, religious services, and outings. These activities help residents stay engaged and socially connected.
Individualized care plans. Communities Walnut Place - AL/MC, Brookdale Pecan Park, and Village on the Park Plano offer personalized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs. This individualized approach ensures that every resident receives the attention and assistance they require.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews for communities The Plaza at Edgemere, Juniper Village at Preston Hollow, and Brookdale Eden Estates highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining a welcoming and hygienic living environment.
Accessible and responsive management. Management at communities Brookdale Watauga, Meadowood Assisted Living & Memory Care, and Duncanville Senior Living are described as accessible and responsive to residents and their families. They make themselves available to address concerns and ensure that everyone feels heard and valued ...
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Secure environment. Communities Appletree Court, A Vitality Living Community, Monticello West, and Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care provide a secure living environment for their residents. This peace of mind is important for both residents and their families, ensuring that everyone feels safe and ...
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Howard review score based on 1,378 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1378 reviews of 242 Howard assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howard 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

Howard review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Howard, TX242 facilities
8.4
Bardwell, TX236 facilities
8.3
Ennis, TX277 facilities

Review subcategories for Howard 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 1,378 reviews of 242 Howard assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Howard 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.
Howard, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Howard assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, 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 Howard 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 Howard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.6%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.7%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.2%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Howard 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 Howard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.1%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.6%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard 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 Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
53.7%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.7%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.9%
15.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard 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 Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.6%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.2%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.2%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.6%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44.2%
30.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howard

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 Howard protect seniors.

Learn about Texas Assisted Living regulations

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There are 281 assisted living facilities near Howard, Texas. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Howard, Texas are Brookdale Farmers Branch, Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield and Isle at Watercrest - Mansfield. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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