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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,562The average monthly cost across facilities in Dallas, TX. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Dallas, TX. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 78The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Dallas, TX. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
Citations tied to health-related standards (as categorized by the state). Subset of overall citation activity.
Citations tied to life safety or environmental standards (as categorized by the state). Often distinct from health-line citations.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Sunrise on Hillcrest
AL
HOS
MC
Dallas (Far North Dallas)
115
Facility 115
TX AVG 78
Rank #267 / 980
Yes
24
Facility 24
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,040 / 1,345
--Szr Hillcrest Senior Living, LLC
18
Facility 18
TX AVG 6
Rank #769 / 839
216Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sophya‘s Assisted Living
AL
Mesquite (Creek Crossing Estates)
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 78
Rank #921 / 980
No
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,138 / 1,345
--Sophya's Assisted Living LLC
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 6
Rank #172 / 839
111 Bed
Walnut Place Dallas
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Dallas (Vickery Meadow)
-No
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 42
Rank #406 / 1,345
26
Facility 26
TX AVG 21
Rank #152 / 586
-Lcs - Wp LLC
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 6
Rank #293 / 839
13-
Assisted Living Cottage
AL
RESC
RC
Mesquite (Park At Creek Crossing)
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 78
Rank #953 / 980
No
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,180 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 586
-Mema Assisted Living Home LLC
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 6
Rank #220 / 839
3--
The Sage Oak of Preston Hollow South
AL
MC
RESC
Dallas (North Dallas)
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 78
Rank #921 / 980
Yes
45
Facility 45
TX AVG 42
Rank #627 / 1,345
--Sage Oak Holdings IV, LLC
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #602 / 839
45-
The Sage Oak of Norway Place
AL
MC
Dallas (North Dallas)
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 78
Rank #921 / 980
Yes
21
Facility 21
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,079 / 1,345
--Sage Oak Holdings III LLC
9
Facility 9
TX AVG 6
Rank #602 / 839
63-
Brookdale Lake Highlands
AL
MC
Dallas (Lake Highlands)
116
Facility 116
TX AVG 78
Rank #258 / 980
Yes
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 42
Rank #291 / 1,345
11
Facility 11
TX AVG 21
Rank #378 / 586
A+Esc-Ngh, L.p
13
Facility 13
TX AVG 6
Rank #708 / 839
49Studio / Alcove / Suite
Frontier Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Dallas (Oak Lawn)
-Yes
79
Facility 79
TX AVG 42
Rank #38 / 1,345
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 21
Rank #260 / 586
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The Sage Oak of Lakewood
AL
MC
RESC
Dallas (Lakewood)
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 78
Rank #921 / 980
No
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,180 / 1,345
--Sage Oak Holdings V LLC---Private Bedrooms
The Arbor Woods
AL
MC
Dallas (Northeast Dallas)
8
Facility 8
TX AVG 78
Rank #921 / 980
No
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 42
Rank #406 / 1,345
14
Facility 14
TX AVG 21
Rank #306 / 586
-The Arbor Woods LLC
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 6
Rank #372 / 839
14Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TX community we track that reports that metric, not just the 50 analyzed for Dallas.

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Overview of Sunrise on Hillcrest

Sunrise on Hillcrest is a renowned assisted living and memory care community in Dallas, TX, that features 24-hour personalized care. With its pet-friendly environment, the community offers a variety of floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort and familiarity. Learning programs, chef-prepared dining, and innovative engagement applications are also offered to help older adults connect with their loved ones and enrich their living experiences. Utilizing a holistic approach to care, striving to help residents live to their potential. 

Exercise classes, art activities, and book clubs, as well as local excursions, are part of the community’s lifestyle calendar that aim to keep residents active and socially engaged. Residents are also given plenty of opportunities to interact with their peers and spend their alone time through cozy communal spaces, like the bistro and beauty salon. Here, Texas Health Dallas and Medical City Dallas Hospital are easily accessible, especially with its convenient location near Hillcrest Road. This senior living community is one of Texas’s highly recognized retirement communities for assisted living and memory care, especially for its comprehensive services and extensive amenities. 

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Overview of Sophya‘s Assisted Living

Operated by Sophya’s Assisted Living LLC, Sophya’s Assisted Living is a small, family-scale assisted living home at 2621 Beeman Drive in Mesquite, Texas. It’s built as a single-story residence with 8 beds, each offering one-bedroom units. This intimate setting prioritizes personalized attention and a home-like environment for its occupants.

The Mesquite location has a Walk Score of 17, meaning most errands in this car-dependent neighborhood require a vehicle. This setting fits residents and their families preferring a calmer, residential feel or living within driving distance.

In the past, inspections by the Texas Department of Health have noted concerns surrounding employee recordkeeping and facility maintenance. The property addressed all noted deficiencies promptly, with no outstanding violations on file. This mirrors the home’s responsiveness to regulatory feedback.

For families exploring Sophya’s Assisted Living, an on-site visit is the best way to see the home, meet the staff, and understand the daily routines and care approach. Its small size can be a beneficial upside for families who cherish close relationships and individualized care in a residential setting.

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Walnut Place Dallas

5515 Glen Lakes Dr, Dallas, TX 75231
Overview of Walnut Place Dallas

Since 1980, Walnut Place Dallas has been providing assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care services. The community warmly welcomes furry companions, recognizing their therapeutic value for seniors. The staff pride themselves on their genuine compassion and building long-lasting relationships with residents and families in North Dallas.
In addition to providing high-quality care, Walnut Place Dallas has partnered with Life Care Services (LCS). Together, they utilize the innovative EverSafe 360, and other programs that use science-based solutions to deliver top-quality care tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident and raise the bar in senior living. Furthermore, the community offers physician-directed care for wound treatment. In Walnut Place Dallas, no large upfront buy-in is required. This ensures that seniors have access to quality care without having to bear the burden of a significant financial commitment.

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Overview of Assisted Living Cottage

Assisted Living Cottage is a small residential home on Seashell Drive in Mesquite, Texas. The cottage has operated for 17 years, serving a small, intimate community of up to 7 residents. This smaller scale can be especially captivating for families desiring more personalized attention and a calmer residential setting, instead of the larger campus-style environments typical of many assisted living communities.

The home sits in a car-dependent pocket of Mesquite with a Walk Score of 14, meaning most errands and activities require a vehicle. That setting fits families looking for a serene neighborhood feel and those with reliable local transportation.

The home operates with attention to care documentation and resident service planning, as shown by state inspections. The inspection record is clean, with no serious violations, complaints, or enforcement issues documented.

For families considering Assisted Living Cottage, touring in person is the best way to see the space, meet staff, and understand the daily routine. Its small size and long-standing operation in the community make it suitable for residents and families who value a house-like ambiance with personalized care.

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Overview of The Sage Oak of Preston Hollow South

The Sage Oak of Preston Hollow South is a trusted assisted living community in Dallas, TX, that offers deluxe services for older adults’ welfare. With its stress-free setting, the community features eight private rooms designed for older adults’ comfort. Memory care, assistance with daily living activities, and transportation services are among the community’s high-quality services that aim to improve residents’ living experiences. The community strives to meet residents’ unique needs through personalized care plans and a wellness-centered approach. 

Residents can find new hobbies with activities curated based on their interests and social events that promote interactions. A spacious courtyard and cozy living room are also available, providing residents with more places to relax. Preston Hollow and University Park are easily accessible from the community. This senior living community is a great choice for assisted living and memory care in Dallas, especially with its variety of tailored services and age-friendly amenities. 

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Overview of The Sage Oak of Norway Place

Settled in the peaceful neighborhood of Dallas, TX, The Sage Oak of Norway Place is a thriving senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community offers 7 spacious and cozy accommodations that foster a tight-knit living environment and focused care and attention. With exceptional staff-to-resident ratios and access to services like assistance with daily living activities, incontinence care, personal grooming assistance, and medication management, residents are guaranteed a comfortable life.

The community also handles most of residents’ tasks including housekeeping, laundry, and appointment scheduling, so they can freely enjoy all the good things the community and the neighborhood has to offer. From fun and exciting daily activities to scrumptious meals and snacks, residents enjoy all the necessities they need to stay active and healthy.

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Overview of Brookdale Lake Highlands

Brookdale Lake Highlands is a highly recognized assisted living and memory care community in Dallas, TX, that offers 24-hour care. With pet-friendly accommodations, older adults still have the lifestyle of their preferences and feel a sense of familiarity. Brookdale Health Plus is also offered to care for residents’ chronic conditions. The community helps residents experience a better quality of life in retirement through personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs. 

Arts and crafts, gardening, and piano are some of the community’s variety of lifestyle offerings, providing residents with opportunities to explore new interests and interact with peers. A spacious courtyard, serene walking paths, and a porch allow residents to have a moment for themselves. BB Owen Park and public transportation are situated nearby, providing the utmost convenience for visitors and family members. This senior living community in Texas is one of U.S. News & World Report’s best assisted living and best memory care, as reflected by its high-quality services. 

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Overview of Frontier Senior Living

The golden years are meant to be a period of smooth sailing for retirees, but sometimes daily activities become too difficult to handle like before. That’s why Frontier Senior Living offers an assisted living home with compassionate service to elderly individuals that need extra help, in the Frisco, Texas area. Offering their critically acclaimed SPARK care program inspired by Montessori methods, residents at Frontier are empowered through active engagement, socialization, and community inclusion, for holistic well-being.

Residents at this assisted living community receive 24-hour support with daily living activities, personal care, and medical management tailored to their unique needs, for optimum support from a dedicated team of professionals. Recreational activities centered on various interests including reading, dancing, fitness, culinary, or just a simple stroll in nature, are all available to residents at Frontier.

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Overview of The Sage Oak of Lakewood

The Sage Oak of Lakewood is an exceptional assisted living and memory care community in Dallas, TX, that offers a variety of high-quality services for older adults. Promoting a home-like setting, the community ensures older adults are treated like family with its eight spacious, private rooms. Housekeeping services, daily activities, and home-cooked meals are also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community also goes above and beyond in crafting personalized care plans to meet residents’ unique needs. 

With fun social events, games, and recreational opportunities, residents are encouraged to interact with their peers. Beautifully maintained grass can be seen from the windows, fostering a relaxing atmosphere for the residents. Surrounded by local amenities in Dallas, residents conveniently access their necessities. As one of Texas’s renowned senior living communities, this assisted living and memory care community creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement. 

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Overview of The Arbor Woods

Overlooking the vibrant neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, The Arbor Woods is an inviting senior living community, offering personalized assisted living and memory care services. The community offers 8 beautiful boutique style private rooms, located near various hospitals, churches, dining and other life amenities for a fulfilling living experience. Residents here are guaranteed to be safe and well-cared for with a compassionate care team that thoroughly assess residents’ needs and advanced safety features installed within the community.

The community makes sure residents enjoy a fulfilling day to day life with an array of well-curated activities designed to help them maintain their capabilities, stay active, and engaged. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy a comfortable and convenient lifestyle with the community’s latest technology for providing excellent care or giving residents opportunities for entertainment and connection.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Dallas, TX

What is the average cost of assisted living in Dallas, TX?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Dallas, TX is approximately $3,600. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Dallas, TX?

Assisted living in Dallas, TX typically ranges from $3,300–$6,200 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Dallas, TX?

Assisted living facilities in Dallas, TX typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Texas?

Assisted living in Texas supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Texas?

Assisted living in Texas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Texas Medicaid cover assisted living?

Texas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Texas) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.