McAllen Senior AdvisorWhat types of senior care are available in McAllen and the Valley?
Families in Hidalgo County choose among assisted living (Type A or B), Alzheimer's certified memory care, nursing homes, adult day (DAHS) centers, in-home attendant care, Medicare home health, and hospice, all licensed by Texas HHSC.
Each is licensed differently, paid for differently, and suited to a different level of need. The guides below explain each one and link to every licensed provider.
How do we know which type of care a parent needs?
Match the setting to the hardest hour of the day: needs that fit into scheduled hours suit in-home care or an adult day center, needs around the clock suit assisted living or living with family, wandering calls for a certified unit, and continuous nursing calls for a nursing home.
A doctor's assessment and an honest list of daily tasks your parent can and cannot manage are the best starting points. Our comparison guides walk through the common decisions.
Can a parent combine more than one type of care?
Yes, and in the Valley it is the usual pattern: a parent attends an adult day center on weekdays, an attendant helps at home in the mornings or evenings, Medicare home health comes after a hospital stay, and family covers the rest.
Assisted living residents can also receive home health and hospice in their apartments, and a nursing home rehab stay is often followed by a return home with attendants.
Every care type
Assisted living
What assisted living is in Texas, Type A and Type B licenses, what it costs, and how to find one of Hidalgo County's few licensed facilities.
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Memory care
Memory care in Hidalgo County: HHSC Alzheimer's certification for Type B assisted living, which facilities are certified, nursing homes with Alzheimer's beds, and cost.
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Nursing homes
Nursing homes in Hidalgo County: 24-hour nursing and rehab, CMS star ratings, Medicare and Medicaid coverage, the Texas State Veterans Home, and how to compare them.
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Adult day care in Hidalgo County: what Texas DAHS centers provide, who qualifies for Medicaid-paid attendance, cost, and why the Valley has more centers than anywhere in Texas.
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In-home care
In-home attendant care in Hidalgo County: what personal assistance services cover, Texas HCSSA licenses, Medicaid STAR+PLUS hours, private-pay rates and choosing an agency.
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Home health
Medicare home health in Hidalgo County: skilled nursing and therapy visits, who qualifies, certified vs licensed agencies, and how home health differs from attendant care.
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Hospice
Hospice in Hidalgo County: what the Medicare hospice benefit covers, care at home or in a facility, licensed hospices with Valley offices, and choosing one.
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| Licensed by Texas HHSC | Not licensed as a care setting | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | Assisted living (Type A and B), nursing facilities | Independent living apartments and RV parks |
| Day | DAHS adult day centers | Senior centers and nutrition sites |
| At home | Home health, hospice and personal assistance agencies | Individual caregivers hired privately |
