Arlington Nursing Homes

The State of Texas takes it seniors seriously. With a click of the mouse, you can search for all licensed care options in and around Arlington and get inspection reports for each facility. And because it sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, the city of Arlington has dozens of assisted living options for seniors.

The State of Texas defines a assisted living facilities as "establishments that furnish food and shelter to four or more persons, unrelated to the owner, and provide assisted living services, minor treatment under the direction and supervision of a physician, or services that meet some need beyond basic provision of food, shelter, and laundry." Facilities are categorized as Type A, B, and E. Type A facilities only accept residents who are able to evacuate the premises unassisted and that don't require routine nighttime attendance. Type B facilities take residents who don't qualify for Type A facilities. Type E facilities are similar to Type As but are limited to 16 beds.

The cost for a one-bedroom in a Dallas assisted living facility is $3,700 a month, according to a recent national survey by Genworth Financial. The state average is $3,210. The cost for a private room in a nursing home in Dallas is $189 a day. Click here for Texas' Department of Aging and Disability Services. You'll find Arlington assisted living (and other care options) inspection reports for each licensed facility. The reports will tell you the last time an inspection was held and if there were any complaints.

For senior services in the Arlington area, check out the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provides seniors services such as benefits counseling, care coordination, legal assistance, and a long-term care ombudsman. For transportation needs, the City of Arlington runs, Handitran. This service takes seniors and the disabled medical appointments, work, or any location within our service area. It's $2 for a one-way trip or $55 monthly pass with unlimited service.

The city of Arlington has 80 assisted living and other senior care options. To find one, use our advanced search option to search by address or zip code. For even more options, search under the nearby cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson, and Sherman.

Arlington has nine skilled nursing homes, but only six have Medicare ratings. The average rating is 1.7 stars out of five. One home has a 4-star rating, but five others rate two stars or lower. This means most facilities here fall below average in federal inspections. Families should know the city's options are generally rated poorly.

Staffing data shows limited care: an average of 3.4 nursing hours per resident daily, with only 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover is 65%, meaning teams change frequently. Low staffing and high turnover often impact consistent care quality, as reflected in the low ratings.

Tarrant County has 30 hospitals, including JPS Health Network, offering nearby medical support. The statewide average cost for a shared nursing home room is $47,450 yearly, but this isn't specific to Arlington. Given the city's low-rated homes, families should check neighboring towns for better-reviewed options before deciding.