McAllen In-Home Care

Before searching for a McAllen assisted living facility (ALF), find out what this city in the Rio Grande Valley has to offer.

Enjoy one of McAllen’s 50 public parks and its network of bicycling and walking trails. One of Parks Department’s jewels is Qunita Mazatlan, a natural oasis in the heart of the city. On the grounds is a 1930s country estate, walking paths, gardens and one of the sites of the World Birding Center (WBC). The WBC is a network of nine birding sites within the Rio Grande Valley. Within Quinta Mazatlan are 15 birding acres, home to more than 160 species. Also on the property are butterfly gardens, hummingbird gardens, a thornforest and more.

The Museum of South Texas History covers everything from prehistoric plants to native people to European colonization. The museum also houses the county’s 100-year-old jail. The International Museum of Art and Science (IMAS) is a Smithsonian affiliated museum incorporating hands-on science exhibits as well as artwork from around the world. Also, check out the McAllen Heritage Center, a free museum that showcases the city’s history and features local artwork.

Budget-conscious seniors will find McAllen very agreeable. The cost of living is 19% below the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a McAllen assisted living facility averages $3,250 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $6,570 month, while a semi-private averages $4,623. Both home health aides and homemaker services (cooking, cleaning, running errands) average $2,860 a month.

Finding the right McAllen assisted living facility will take some effort. To help you in the process, read, “How to Select a Facility.”   Also, be sure to read the resident reviews on the different facilities.