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Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Dallas, TX. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.8/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Dallas, TX. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:3.1/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Dallas, TX. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Texas average is: 71.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$5.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$11.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
206.1%*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$30.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$14.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
48%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$3.9M*Fiscal year ending 01/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$2.0M*Fiscal year ending 01/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
51.5%*Fiscal year ending 01/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every TX nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 15 analyzed for Dallas. See how we rank facilities
The Legacy Midtown Park is at 8240 Manderville Ln in Dallas’s Midtown corridor; a high-rise nursing facility, which is an unusual configuration that signals something about the kind of experience the building is designed to deliver. Five years into operation, it carries 98 beds across one- and two-bedroom floor plans, with 86 currently occupied. An 88% occupancy rate at a post-acute facility is a substantive number; it means this building is running close to capacity.
The 37-day average length of stay defines the model: short-stay, post-acute, recovery-focused. Nursing coverage totals 5 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day; 4 hours and 2 minutes from nurse aides, 1 hour and 15 minutes from LPN/LVN staff, and 51 minutes of RN time. Medicare and private pay are accepted; the absence of Medicaid is consistent with the private-pay orientation one would expect from a high-rise Midtown building with apartment-style floor plans. The Walk Score of 45 reflects a somewhat walkable area where some nearby services are reachable, but most trips require a car.
State inspections have touched on emergency preparedness, care planning, and documentation. For someone leaving a Dallas hospital who wants a short-stay rehabilitation setting that looks and operates more like a residential building than a traditional nursing facility, The Legacy Midtown Park’s profile of a high-rise layout, high occupancy, strong nursing hours, and a five-year operating track record makes it one of the more distinctive options in the Dallas market.
C C Young Memorial Home provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, hospice care, palliative care, nursing home and skilled nursing services in Dallas, TX. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
The range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time and require a different level of support. Home care supports a person in their own home, hospice care provides end of life support, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Rehabilitation services and short term rehab offer a temporary care setting focused on recovery, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 55 beds, the community is smaller, so staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare relevant to eligible short term skilled care and private pay meaning a family pays directly. A Campus Clinic gives residents access to clinic services on campus, and massage therapy provides massage without arranging an outside visit. Pastoral care offers spiritual support within the community.
Presbyterian Village North is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Dallas, TX, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Promoting a comfortable, home-like setting, the community strives to help older adults age gracefully. Restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, transportation, and 24/7 on-site nurses are among the exceptional services provided to help residents maintain their independence. The community also tailors care plans to residents’ needs and preferences, ensuring their holistic wellness.
Cultural programs, social events, and fitness programs provide residents with more opportunities to learn and stay active. Residents can also rest and interact with their surroundings, as a family-style living room and spacious rooms are among the first-class amenities available. Situated in the quiet residential area of Dallas, near public transportation, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This CCRC is a great choice for senior living in Texas, especially with a wide range of care options dedicated to older adults’ welfare.
Overview of Christian Care Communities and Services – Mesquite
Christian Care Communities & Services – Mesquite is a faith-based, non-profit provider nestled in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Their Life Plan Community offers a comprehensive spectrum of services tailored to seniors’ diverse needs, encompassing Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Rehab, and Hospice Services, creating an environment conducive to resident well-being and growth. The community’s ethos of compassionate care resonates through testimonials from residents and family members, echoing gratitude for the exceptional wellness programs and heartfelt appreciation for the attentive care provided. Christian Care Communities & Services stands dedicated to enriching the lives of the individuals they serve.
Christian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation provides comprehensive services for those needing post-hospitalization or extended care. Their fully licensed facility, sanctioned by the State of Texas, houses 140 beds in private and semi-private rooms. Since 1973, they have continued to serve seniors, specializing in rehabilitation services catering to post-surgical, cardiac, orthopedic, and neurological needs.
The Villages of Dallas offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Dallas, Texas. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With these care levels available in one community, The Villages of Dallas may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between levels without leaving the community.
The community has 160 beds. That size accommodates more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller community.
In house therapy and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy at the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help cover a long stay when personal savings may not be sufficient, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay means the family pays directly.
The community is operated by Eastland Memorial Hospital District. A Walk Score of 68 places the area in a somewhat walkable setting, where some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby trips independently.
The Plaza at Edgemere is a remarkable healthcare community located in the charming Preston Hollow neighborhood. The Tuscan inspired architecture is a sight to behold, and the apartments starting at 1000 square feet are spacious and elegant. This community offers assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, rehabilitation services. Understanding that senior living is continually evolving, they constantly upgrade their services to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technology. The beautifully landscaped grounds, as well as spacious patios and balconies, offer a peaceful environment where residents can enjoy a peaceful abode. This home takes away the stress of home maintenance, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their golden years. Concierge services, housekeeping, and laundry, transportation services, and even underground parking for the convenience of its residents, are rendered with superb quality. Residents can take advantage of a wide range of amenities, including a library for book lovers, putting green, billiard room, herb garden, guest suites that provide comfortable accommodations for visitors, an arts studio and woodshop offering creative spaces for artists and craftsmen, and a heated indoor pool. The Plaza at Edgemere Health Care truly offers a luxurious and fulfilling lifestyle for retirees.
A premier senior living facility in Dallas, Signature Pointe is one of the most trusted retirement communities. Signature Pointe strives to provide personalized care uniquely designed for individuals specific needs. Management and staff have exceedingly done wonderful work in providing care for residents independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Signature Pointe prides itself on training employees and having licensed professionals that residents feel comfortable receiving care from them.
Outside the services of staff and professionals, resident satisfaction is also found by the fantastic amenities housed in the community such as their spacious common areas, outdoor courtyards, salon, scheduled transportation, and planned activities– to name a few. Residents of different ages– with a gender breakdown favoring the women more with seventy-five percent, and twenty-five percent with men– all get equal care in terms of prioritizing each resident to cultivate a vibrant retirement lifestyle centered on their well-being. Signature Pointe is dedicated to providing the best senior living community in Dallas which many have garnered great satisfaction from their services.
Operated by Pf Sp Alf Ops Ii, LLC under owner Sp Alf Ops Co, Simpson Place is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Dallas. The home is on Simpson Street, a highly walkable area with a Walk Score of 81. Families can easily visit here.
The community is designed for short-term post-acute care and rehabilitation stays, with residents staying an average of 62 days. Families can pay through Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. The 50-bed facility currently serves 42 residents, reflecting an occupancy rate of 84%.
Rehabilitation services are at the center of the community’s care model. Short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and 24-hour staffing are all available. Total nurse staffing averages under 4 hours per resident each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPNs make up the care team. The care structure supports therapy goals and recovery needs while reflecting the home’s focus on post-hospital rehabilitation rather than longer-term residential care.
Over time, inspection findings have involved the home’s compliance with medication management and building systems. Families considering the community should ask how these areas are managed and what practices are in place.
Residents receive three chef-prepared meal options daily, made with fresh ingredients. Coordinated transportation, routine nursing evaluations, monthly blood pressure monitoring, and laundry services are also available on-site. Other amenities include life-enrichment activities, social gatherings, and exercise programs. The facility’s walkable location can benefit families visiting from other parts of Dallas.
Diversicare of Lake Highlands occupies 9009 White Rock Trail in Dallas’s Lake Highlands neighborhood, operating 280 beds across nursing home, assisted living, and memory care units. The facility, operated by Dallas I Enterprises, accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents and sits 11.9 miles from downtown Dallas and 1.99 miles from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Walk score is 16, requiring car transportation for most errands. Occupancy runs at 57.2%, below the Texas state average.
The resident population is overwhelmingly Medicaid (85.9%), with minimal Medicare (4.3%) or private-pay (9.8%) presence. Financial performance improved, generating a $614,500 surplus in 2024 (4.1% margin). Average stay is 175 days.
The facility holds a 1-star overall CMS rating. Health inspection performance is rated 1 star, 63.8% below the Texas average, reflecting significant deficiency findings.
Staffing also earns a 1-star rating, 52.9% below state average. Adjusted nursing hours total 3 hours 1 minute per resident daily across all roles, placing the facility 248th of 289 in Texas. Registered nurses provide 20 minutes daily (23% below state average); licensed practical nurses 52 minutes (9% below); and certified nursing assistants 1 hour 54 minutes (6% below).
Four federal civil money penalties issued over three years, totaling $55,000, indicate repeated compliance violations at roughly double the typical frequency for Texas facilities.
Long-stay residents show strength in functional stability, pressure ulcer prevention, and infection control. Vaccination rates reach 100%. However, 5.4% of long-stay residents suffer depressive symptoms, 88% worse than state benchmarks. Short-stay rehabilitation outcomes are weak: 2.7% experienced major falls; nearly triple the state average, and only 25.4% achieved successful return to home or community, 50% below the state norm.
Diversicare serves primarily long-term Medicaid residents, with below-average staffing levels, repeated regulatory violations, and rehabilitation outcomes that underperform state standards significantly.
Owned by Mark Noel and operated by Le Reve Memory Care LLC, Le Reve Memory Care is a nursing facility on Dilido Road in Dallas, Texas. The 40-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with coverage options for short-term rehabilitation and ongoing skilled care.
Short-term rehabilitation is the primary focus of the facility. Residents are supported by a dedicated nursing staff throughout their stay. Total nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 53 minutes per resident daily. Registered nurses provide 24 minutes of daily care. Nurse aides contribute 1 hour and 54 minutes, while licensed practical nurses and vocational nurses add another 38 minutes per resident. Supporting recovery and daily care needs, the staffing structure provides nursing oversight and hands-on assistance.
Residents stay an average of 150 days due to the mix of post-acute rehabilitation population, short-term recovery cases, and some residents under ongoing skilled care. The facility’s location has a Walk Score of 48. A few nearby services are within walking distance, but most trips require driving.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Dallas, TX
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 nursing home care?
Yes — Texas Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 15 nursing homes in Dallas, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Dallas, TX?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Dallas, TX, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Dallas, TX?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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