Assisted Living Costs in Fort Worth and Granbury, TX — and Why Home Care Often Costs Less

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Texas runs between $3,500 and $5,500 — and that number surprises most families in Fort Worth who assumed a facility would be the most affordable path forward. Before signing any contract or touring another community, it is worth understanding exactly what drives assisted living costs, how those costs compare to professional home care, and what financial options exist for seniors in Tarrant County and Hood County. The answer, for many families in Ridglea, Westover Hills, and Benbrook, is that staying home with skilled support costs less than moving — and delivers more personalized care in the process.

Key Takeaways

• The national median for assisted living costs is approximately $4,500 per month as of 2024.
• Texas assisted living costs average $3,500–$5,500 per month depending on location, care level, and community type.
• Medicare does not pay for assisted living. Period.
• Long-term care insurance, Veterans benefits, and private pay are the primary funding sources.
• Home care from a Joint Commission Accredited agency is frequently less expensive than assisted living — especially for seniors who need fewer than 12 hours of daily support.
• Couples in particular often save significantly by keeping both spouses at home with professional care rather than paying two assisted living monthly fees.

What Does Assisted Living Actually Cost?

Assisted living costs vary widely depending on the state, the specific community, the type of unit, and the level of care a resident needs. Understanding the full picture requires looking at base rates, add-on fees, and care tier charges separately — because the number quoted in a brochure rarely reflects what a resident actually pays after 90 days.

National Median Monthly Costs

The national median monthly cost for assisted living is approximately $4,500. That figure comes from Genworth's annual Cost of Care Survey, which tracks pricing across thousands of communities nationwide. Oregon, Alaska, and Connecticut consistently rank among the most expensive states. Mississippi, Missouri, and Alabama rank among the least expensive.

Texas sits in the middle of the national range. The statewide average monthly assisted living cost runs between $3,500 and $5,500. In Fort Worth specifically, assisted living communities in the western neighborhoods — Ridglea, Westover Hills, Camp Bowie — tend to skew toward the higher end of that range because land and operating costs in established neighborhoods are higher than in suburban or rural areas.

Monthly Assisted Living Costs by State — A Sampling

To put Texas assisted living costs in context, here is a representative sample of what families pay in other states:

• Oregon: $5,750/month (among the highest nationally)
• California: $5,250/month average; memory care assisted living costs near high-demand California markets can exceed $8,000/month
• Texas: $3,500–$5,500/month
• Florida: $3,800–$5,200/month
• Missouri: $2,800–$3,900/month
• Mississippi: $2,500–$3,200/month (least expensive range nationally)

Families relocating to or from Texas — particularly those moving from higher-cost states — often find that Fort Worth and Granbury assisted living costs represent meaningful savings. But the comparison that matters most for local families is not state-to-state. It is assisted living versus home care within the same market.

What Is Included in the Base Assisted Living Cost?

Most assisted living communities use an all-inclusive or tiered pricing model. Understanding what each model covers — and what it does not — is essential before comparing assisted living costs to home care costs.

All-inclusive pricing bundles room, meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and a standard level of personal care assistance into a single monthly rate. This model provides cost predictability, which families appreciate. However, if a resident's care needs increase — more personal care, medication management, memory care support — additional charges apply on top of the base rate.

Tiered or à la carte pricing starts with a lower base rate and charges separately for each service. Room and board might cost $2,800/month. Personal care adds $400–$1,200 depending on hours needed. Medication management adds $150–$400. Incontinence care adds $200–$500. By the time all care services are added, the total often exceeds what an all-inclusive community charges — but the base rate looks more attractive in initial conversations.

The key question to ask any assisted living community is: "What is the average total monthly cost for a resident at my parent's care level?" Not the starting rate. The actual average total.

Assisted Living Costs for Couples

When both spouses need care, the math changes significantly. Most assisted living communities charge a second-occupant fee on top of the base rate — typically $1,000–$2,000 per month — rather than simply doubling the single-occupant rate. A couple paying $4,500 for one spouse and $1,500 as a second-occupant fee pays $6,000/month total.

Compare that to professional home care for both spouses in their own home. A couple in Benbrook or Westover Hills who each need 30–40 hours of care per week will often pay less in combined home care costs than in assisted living facility costs — while maintaining independence, familiar surroundings, and continuity of care from the same caregiving team.

For couples with one spouse in early-to-moderate cognitive decline and one spouse who is relatively healthy, the difference is even more pronounced. The cognitively healthy spouse frequently provides meaningful informal support. Professional home care supplements that informal support rather than replacing it entirely. An assisted living community cannot provide that kind of flexible, supplemental model — it is an all-or-nothing placement decision.

Memory Care Assisted Living Costs

Memory care units — secured environments designed for residents with Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, or other forms of cognitive impairment — cost significantly more than standard assisted living. Nationally, memory care assisted living costs average $5,500–$7,500 per month. In Texas, expect $4,500–$6,500 per month for quality memory care.

The higher cost reflects lower caregiver-to-resident ratios, secured environments, specialized programming, and staff with dementia-specific training. These are legitimate and important care components. But families in Fort Worth should know that a Joint Commission Accredited home care agency like BrightStar Care can provide memory care support — including RN-supervised care plans, medication management, and consistent one-on-one caregiving — in the home, often at a lower total cost than facility placement for someone in early to moderate stages.

For residents of Ridglea and Camp Bowie considering memory care options, it is worth requesting a home care assessment alongside any assisted living tours. The comparison should be made with current, accurate cost data from both options — not assumptions.

If you want to understand more about dementia's progression and what it means for care planning, our article on the three most common types of dementia provides a clear, plain-language overview that can help frame those conversations.

Assisted Living Pricing Models — What to Watch For

Assisted living pricing is not standardized. Communities use different structures, and the lack of transparency is one of the most consistent complaints families report after their first year of paying bills. Here is what to look for before signing anything.

Level-of-Care Charges

Many communities assess a care level at move-in and charge accordingly — Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and so on. Each level triggers a different monthly fee on top of room and board. As a resident's needs increase, they move to a higher level. This is the single largest hidden cost driver in assisted living. A resident who moves in at Level 1 and progresses to Level 3 within 18 months may see their monthly bill increase by $1,200–$2,500 with little warning.

Community Fees

Almost all assisted living communities charge a one-time community fee at move-in, typically ranging from $1,500 to $5,000. This fee is rarely refundable. It is separate from the monthly rate and separate from any first and last month deposits. Factor it into the true first-year cost when comparing options.

Annual Rate Increases

Assisted living communities increase monthly rates annually. The typical increase runs 3–7% per year. A resident paying $4,500/month today may pay $5,200/month within three years. Long-term care planning must account for this escalation — a family whose budget works today may face a shortfall in year three or four.

Medication Management and Ancillary Services

Medication management, escort to meals, extra laundry service, physical therapy co-pays, and incontinence supplies are commonly billed separately. Review the fee schedule carefully — these line items add $300–$800 per month for the average resident. Our article on medication management tips for seniors outlines what proper medication oversight should look like, whether at home or in a facility.

How Assisted Living Costs Compare to Home Care Costs

This is the comparison most families need but rarely get from a single source. Here is a straightforward breakdown for the Fort Worth and Granbury market.

Home Care Cost Structure

Professional home care is typically priced by the hour. In Tarrant County and Hood County, hourly rates for home care range from $25 to $35 per hour for personal care aides and home health aides. Skilled nursing visits are priced per visit, typically $150–$250 per visit depending on complexity.

A senior who needs help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication reminders for 4 hours per day, 7 days per week, would use approximately 120 hours of care per month. At $28–$32 per hour, that equates to roughly $3,360–$3,840 per month — less than most Fort Worth assisted living facilities charge, and the senior remains in their own home.

A senior needing more intensive support — 8 hours per day, 7 days per week — uses approximately 240 hours per month, costing $6,720–$7,680. At that level, the cost comparison with assisted living begins to favor facility placement for some families. However, many seniors with higher care needs also have long-term care insurance that covers a significant portion of home care costs, which changes the net out-of-pocket calculation.

The 24-Hour and Live-In Care Comparison

For seniors needing around-the-clock supervision — including those recovering from a procedure at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth or transitioning home from Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of City View — 24-hour home care becomes the direct comparison point for assisted living.

Live-in and 24-hour home care costs in Fort Worth typically run $12,000–$20,000 per month for continuous professional coverage. At that level, an assisted living community's $4,500–$5,500 monthly cost is more economical for many families. But for seniors who need skilled nursing services alongside personal care — wound care, IV therapy, feeding tube management — a Joint Commission Accredited home care agency provides clinical capabilities that most assisted living communities cannot match without additional contracted nursing fees.

The True Cost Comparison — Total Monthly Expenses

When comparing assisted living costs to home care costs, calculate total monthly out-of-pocket expenses for each option:

Assisted Living — Total Monthly Cost:
Base room and board + level-of-care charge + medication management fee + incontinence supplies + transportation + personal items = $4,500–$7,000+ for most residents at moderate care levels

Home Care — Total Monthly Cost:
Hourly care cost + any skilled nursing visits = $3,000–$7,500+ depending on hours needed, offset by the fact that the senior's home expenses (mortgage or rent, utilities) may already be paid

For seniors who own their homes outright — a common situation in established western Fort Worth neighborhoods like Ridglea and Westover Hills — the home cost comparison is even more favorable. Their housing is already paid for. Home care supplements existing housing rather than replacing it at full assisted living rates.

What Payment Options Exist for Assisted Living Costs?

One of the most important questions families ask is: "How do we actually pay for this?" The honest answer is that most families pay out of pocket, at least initially. But there are several funding sources worth understanding.

Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?

Medicare does not pay for assisted living. This is one of the most widely misunderstood facts in senior care financing. Medicare covers acute medical care — hospitalizations, skilled nursing facility stays (short-term, post-hospitalization), and medically necessary home health visits. It does not cover custodial care, which is what assisted living primarily provides.

Medicare will cover skilled nursing services provided in the home — such as wound care, IV therapy, or physical therapy following a hospitalization at JPS Health Network or Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth — through a Medicare-certified home health agency. But the personal care and room-and-board components of assisted living are not Medicare-covered expenses.

Medicaid and Assisted Living

Medicaid does cover some assisted living costs in Texas through waiver programs, but eligibility requires meeting specific income and asset thresholds, and waitlists for Medicaid-funded assisted living beds can be long. Texas's STAR+PLUS waiver program covers some home and community-based services for Medicaid-eligible seniors, which can include home care services — making it a pathway to funded home care for qualifying low-income seniors.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care (LTC) insurance is the most direct and flexible funding source for both assisted living and professional home care. Most LTC policies pay a daily or monthly benefit that can be applied toward any licensed care setting — including home care from a Joint Commission Accredited agency.

Policies vary significantly in daily benefit amounts, inflation protection, elimination periods, and benefit triggers. Before assuming a policy will or will not cover a specific scenario, review the actual policy document with the insurance carrier. Many Fort Worth families are surprised to learn their LTC policy covers substantially more home care than they assumed — making home care a fully or partially funded option rather than purely private pay.

BrightStar Care of West Fort Worth/Granbury accepts long-term care insurance and can work directly with carriers to facilitate billing. Families navigating the claims process for the first time should ask their home care agency for help with documentation — it makes a meaningful difference in how quickly claims are approved and paid.

Veterans Benefits

Veterans and surviving spouses who qualify for VA Aid and Attendance benefits can receive monthly payments that can fund professional home care or assisted living costs. Aid and Attendance is a pension benefit — not a service-connected disability benefit — so it is available to veterans who served during wartime even if their care needs are unrelated to military service.

The monthly Aid and Attendance benefit for a veteran with a dependent spouse can reach over $2,200 per month as of 2024 benefit rates. That amount alone covers a significant portion of part-time professional home care. Veterans in Hood County and Tarrant County can access VA benefits through the VA Community Care program, which authorizes care from approved community providers.

TRICARE and CHAMPVA also provide home health coverage for eligible military beneficiaries. BrightStar Care of West Fort Worth/Granbury works with veteran families to navigate VA Community Care authorizations and TRICARE billing.

How to Pay for Assisted Living When You Cannot Afford It

For families facing the reality that they cannot cover assisted living costs out of pocket and do not have long-term care insurance, the options are limited but real:

• Medicaid waiver programs — apply early, as waitlists are long
• Bridge financing — some families use home equity (HELOC or reverse mortgage) to fund care while other assets are liquidated or benefits are established
• VA Aid and Attendance — if the senior or their spouse is a qualifying veteran
• Negotiating with assisted living communities — some communities offer financial assistance programs or sliding-scale rates, especially for residents who were self-pay when they moved in and later exhaust savings
• Home care as a lower-cost alternative — professional home care at fewer hours per day may be affordable even without insurance coverage, while assisted living costs may not be

The Benbrook Senior Center at 1010 Mercedes St in Benbrook and the Como Community Center at 4660 Horne St in Fort Worth both offer information and referral services that can connect families to local benefits counseling and financial assistance programs. These are free resources that many families do not know about until they are already in a financial crisis.

Can Someone With Parkinson's Live in Assisted Living?

Yes — a person with Parkinson's disease can live in an assisted living community, and many do. However, Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition, and the care needs it creates often exceed what standard assisted living communities are equipped to provide as the disease advances.

Early-stage Parkinson's — characterized primarily by tremor, mild rigidity, and some balance concerns — is typically manageable in an assisted living setting. The community's personal care staff can assist with bathing, dressing, and mobility, and medication management systems can support the complex multi-drug regimens most Parkinson's patients maintain.

As Parkinson's progresses into mid-to-late stages, swallowing difficulties, fall risk, and cognitive changes (Parkinson's dementia affects approximately 50–80% of patients over the long term) create care demands that challenge most standard assisted living communities. At that point, families face a choice between moving to a higher level of care (memory care or skilled nursing), staying in assisted living with additional contracted nursing support, or transitioning to home care with skilled nursing oversight.

BrightStar Care of West Fort Worth/Granbury provides skilled nursing-led home care for Parkinson's patients at all stages. Our Registered Nurse Director of Nursing develops individualized care plans that address fall prevention, medication management, swallowing safety, and cognitive support — all supervised by an RN and delivered by trained caregivers in the home.

For families in western Fort Worth managing a Parkinson's diagnosis, our fall prevention guide for seniors covers the specific hazards that matter most for Parkinson's patients at home.

Questions to Ask About Assisted Living Costs Before You Sign

Before committing to any assisted living community, families should ask these specific questions in writing and request written answers:

1. What is the average total monthly cost — not the starting rate — for a resident at my parent's current care level?
2. How are care level assessments conducted, and how often can the level be changed?
3. What is the community's average annual rate increase over the past five years?
4. What services are billed separately from the base rate?
5. What is the community fee, and is any portion refundable?
6. What happens to my parent if they run out of money? Does the community have a Medicaid-certified bed available?
7. What skilled nursing services are available on-site versus contracted from an outside agency?
8. How many residents have been discharged to a higher level of care (skilled nursing facility or hospital) in the past 12 months?

A community that cannot or will not answer these questions in writing before a contract is signed is a community worth being cautious about.

Cost Transparency in Assisted Living — What the Industry Gets Right and Wrong

Cost transparency in assisted living has improved in recent years, driven partly by regulatory pressure and partly by consumer demand. Most communities now publish starting rates on their websites. What they publish less clearly are the full add-on charges, care level fees, and annual escalation history.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has no jurisdiction over assisted living — it is a state-regulated sector, and Texas regulation is managed by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Texas requires assisted living communities to provide a written disclosure of all fees before a residency agreement is signed. Request this disclosure document before any tour, not after.

By contrast, home care pricing is generally more transparent. An hourly rate is an hourly rate. There is no community fee, no care level tier system, and no annual escalation built into a contract. Families pay for the hours of care their loved one receives. If needs change, the care plan adjusts. If a senior recovers and needs fewer hours, billing decreases accordingly.

Local Care Resources in Fort Worth and Granbury

Families navigating care decisions in western Fort Worth and Hood County have access to several excellent local resources beyond assisted living communities and home care agencies.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth at 1301 Pennsylvania Ave provides Level I trauma and acute care, with discharge planning teams that connect families to post-acute options including home health and home care. JPS Health Network serves a significant portion of Tarrant County's lower-income and uninsured population and has social workers experienced in connecting patients to Medicaid-funded home care services.

For seniors recovering from orthopedic procedures or strokes, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of City View at 6701 Oakmont Blvd in southwest Fort Worth provides inpatient rehabilitation before discharge. The team there coordinates closely with home care agencies to ensure a safe transition — particularly important for patients returning to western Fort Worth neighborhoods like Ridglea and Benbrook where family support may be limited.

Baylor Scott & White Outpatient Therapy at 250 Bailey Ranch Rd in Aledo and PhysioLogic Physical Therapy at 709 FM 1187 in Aledo provide outpatient rehabilitation for patients in the western suburbs and the Granbury corridor. For seniors whose care needs include therapy alongside personal care, combining outpatient therapy with home care support from BrightStar Care of West Fort Worth/Granbury can provide a more complete recovery picture than either service alone.

The Benbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 1000 McKinley St in Benbrook provides short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation for post-hospitalization patients. For seniors who will eventually return home, planning the home care transition from Benbrook Nursing before discharge — rather than after — leads to smoother outcomes and fewer rehospitalizations.

Why Families in Western Fort Worth Choose Home Care Over Assisted Living

Across Westover Hills, Camp Bowie, and the Benbrook corridor, families consistently cite three reasons for choosing professional home care over assisted living when both options are financially viable:

1. Independence and dignity. Remaining in a familiar home, with personal belongings, established routines, and control over daily decisions, matters deeply to most seniors. Assisted living costs include the cost of that independence — it is exchanged for the facility's schedule, shared spaces, and institutional routines.

2. One-on-one care. In assisted living, a caregiver may be responsible for 6–10 residents simultaneously. In home care, a caregiver is dedicated to one person. For seniors with complex needs, that ratio difference is clinically significant — it means faster response to changes, more consistent observation, and a genuine relationship between caregiver and client.

3. Clinical capability. A Joint Commission Accredited home care agency provides skilled nursing services — wound care, IV therapy, medication administration, lab draws — that most assisted living communities cannot offer without contracting additional services at additional cost. When a senior needs clinical care alongside personal care, a single agency can provide both under an RN-supervised care plan.

Our care is led by a Registered Nurse Director of Nursing who oversees all care plans. Care plans are developed by RNs and carried out by CNAs, HHAs, and LVNs under that RN's supervision. BrightStar Care is Joint Commission Accredited, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards in home health care — a credential that matters when you are entrusting someone with your family member's wellbeing.

Making the Decision — Assisted Living or Home Care?

There is no universal right answer. Assisted living is genuinely the best option for some seniors — particularly those who are isolated at home, benefit from structured social programming, or whose care needs require staffing levels that home care cannot economically provide around the clock.

But for seniors in Fort Worth and Granbury who want to remain at home, who have moderate rather than intensive care needs, or who have a family member providing some daily support, professional home care from a Joint Commission Accredited agency often delivers equal or better care at equal or lower cost than assisted living.

The right approach is to compare both options with current, accurate cost data — and to request a home care assessment alongside any assisted living tours. A no-obligation in-home assessment from BrightStar Care of West Fort Worth/Granbury will give you a clear picture of exactly what home care would cost for your specific situation, so you can make a genuinely informed comparison against assisted living costs in the Fort Worth and Granbury market.

You may also find our article on heart-healthy lifestyle tips useful for seniors managing cardiovascular conditions at home, and our medication management guide addresses one of the most common care challenges families face when keeping a senior at home safely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will Medicare pay for assisted living?

Medicare pays nothing toward assisted living costs. Medicare is designed to cover acute medical care — hospitalizations, short-term skilled nursing facility stays following a qualifying hospitalization, and medically necessary home health services from a Medicare-certified agency. Assisted living is considered custodial care, and custodial care is explicitly excluded from Medicare coverage. Families who discover this reality after a parent has already moved into an assisted living community often face an unexpected financial crisis. Plan ahead by understanding that any funding for assisted living will need to come from personal savings, long-term care insurance, Veterans benefits, or Medicaid (for those who qualify financially).

How to pay for assisted living when you can't afford it?

For families who cannot cover assisted living costs out of pocket, the most accessible options are: (1) Texas Medicaid STAR+PLUS waiver, which covers some home and community-based care for eligible low-income seniors — apply early because waitlists are long; (2) VA Aid and Attendance benefits for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses, which can provide over $2,200 per month toward care costs; (3) home equity options including reverse mortgages or HELOCs for seniors who own their homes; (4) negotiating with assisted living communities directly, as some have financial assistance programs; and (5) choosing professional home care instead of assisted living, which is frequently less expensive for seniors who do not require around-the-clock supervision. Local resources including the Benbrook Senior Center and benefits counseling programs through JPS Health Network can help identify eligibility for publicly funded programs.

What's the average cost per month for assisted living?

The national median monthly cost for assisted living is approximately $4,500. In Texas, monthly assisted living costs typically range from $3,500 to $5,500 depending on the community, location, unit type, and level of care needed. Memory care assisted living costs more — expect $4,500 to $6,500 per month in the Texas market. These figures represent base rates plus typical care-level charges. Actual monthly bills often run $500–$1,500 higher than the advertised base rate once medication management, incontinence supplies, and ancillary services are added. In Fort Worth's western neighborhoods, communities in Ridglea and Westover Hills tend to price at the higher end of the Texas range.

Can someone with Parkinson's live in assisted living?

Yes, a person with Parkinson's disease can live in assisted living, and many do successfully in the early to middle stages of the disease. Assisted living communities can provide personal care assistance, medication management, and fall-prevention support that Parkinson's patients need. However, as Parkinson's progresses — bringing more pronounced mobility limitations, swallowing difficulties, and often Parkinson's-related dementia — many standard assisted living communities reach the limits of what their staffing and clinical capabilities can safely support. At that point, families typically need to consider memory care, skilled nursing, or home care with skilled nursing oversight. Professional home care from a Joint Commission Accredited agency with RN-supervised care plans can often support Parkinson's patients through more advanced stages in the home than an assisted living community can accommodate.

How does assisted living cost compare to in-home care in Fort Worth?

For seniors needing 4–6 hours of care per day in Fort Worth, professional home care typically costs $2,800–$4,500 per month — comparable to or less than assisted living base rates, and the senior remains at home. For seniors needing 8 or more hours per day, home care costs approach or exceed assisted living costs depending on the level of skilled care required. The comparison shifts further in favor of home care when long-term care insurance covers a portion of home care expenses, when the senior owns their home outright (so housing is already paid for), or when both spouses need care (since home care does not charge a second-occupant fee). The best way to compare is to request an in-home care assessment alongside any assisted living tours.

What is the difference between assisted living and home care?

Assisted living is a residential care setting where seniors live in a community and receive personal care, meals, housekeeping, and activity programming in a group environment. Home care provides those same personal care and support services in the senior's own home — on a schedule that fits their life rather than the facility's. The key differences are setting (home versus facility), staffing ratio (one-on-one home care versus shared facility staffing), flexibility (home care adjusts to changing needs without a change in residence), and clinical capability (a Joint Commission Accredited home care agency can provide skilled nursing services that most assisted living communities cannot). Cost depends heavily on hours of care needed — for seniors with moderate needs, home care is frequently less expensive than assisted living.

Does long-term care insurance cover both assisted living and home care?

Most long-term care insurance policies cover both assisted living and professional home care from a licensed agency. Policies typically pay a daily or monthly benefit that can be applied to whichever care setting the policyholder chooses, as long as the benefit triggers (usually requiring assistance with two or more Activities of Daily Living) are met. Some policies have higher daily benefit limits for facility care than for home care, or vice versa — review the actual policy document for specific terms. BrightStar Care of West Fort Worth/Granbury accepts long-term care insurance and helps families navigate the claims process. Long-term care insurance is often the most flexible and generous funding source available for home care in the Fort Worth and Granbury market.

How do I find out if home care is less expensive than assisted living for my parent's specific situation?

The most reliable way is to request an in-home assessment from a Joint Commission Accredited home care agency alongside any assisted living tours you take. A home care assessment is typically no-obligation and free of charge. The assessment will identify your parent's specific care needs, recommend a care plan with estimated weekly hours, and give you a real monthly cost estimate. Compare that number — honestly and completely — against the total monthly cost of assisted living at your parent's care level (not just the base rate). For many families in Fort Worth, Benbrook, and Granbury who take this approach, the comparison reveals home care to be the more affordable option. Call 817.377.3420 or fax 972.379.0555 to schedule your free assessment.

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Contact BrightStar Care of West Fort Worth/Granbury

To learn more about professional home care as an alternative to assisted living in Fort Worth and Granbury, TX, contact BrightStar Care of West Fort Worth/Granbury at 817.377.3420 or fax us at 972.379.0555. We are available 24/7 and offer a free in-home assessment — no contracts required. We will walk through your specific care situation, explain exactly what home care would cost, and help you make a clear comparison against assisted living costs in this market. You make the decision. We make sure you have the information you need to make it well.

We would also appreciate hearing about your experience with our care. If BrightStar Care of West Fort Worth/Granbury has served your family, please consider leaving us a Google review — it helps other Fort Worth and Granbury families find the care information they need.

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