Senior Living in Highland Park

Highland Park has 1 HHSC-licensed senior care community on file, including 1 assisted living. See the full list with photos and pricing tiers.

Highest tier -- separate-municipality enclaves command the steepest premium per care level in DFW. For 2026, DFW-wide assisted living averages roughly $4,200–$5,500 per month for a private studio, with memory care typically $1,500–$2,500 higher. Try our DFW cost calculator for a neighborhood-tier estimate.

The closest hospitals to Highland Park are Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown (~2.0 mi), Dallas Scottish Rite for Children (~2.5 mi). Families touring care communities here usually map drive time from a loved one's apartment to the nearest ER as part of the decision. Compare communities by hospital proximity.

Highland Park can be a strong memory care fit depending on family priorities. It works well for families with budget flexibility wanting a separate-municipality address. It is less ideal for budget-sensitive families -- separate-muni neighborhoods are the highest-cost addresses in DFW. Touring two or three communities in the neighborhood is the fastest way to gauge fit. Browse memory care here.

The 80/20 rule in home care refers to a federal Medicaid requirement that home care agencies spend at least 80% of Medicaid payments directly on caregiver wages and benefits, leaving no more than 20% for overhead and profit. The goal is to ensure front-line workers — the aides actually in your loved one's home — are fairly compensated. In higher-cost areas like Highland Park, agencies often pay above minimums anyway to attract reliable staff.

The 40-70 rule is a conversation guideline: adult children around age 40 should start talking openly with parents around age 70 about future care preferences, finances, and living arrangements — before a crisis forces the discussion. Starting early means your family has real choices rather than scrambled last-minute decisions. In Highland Park, where senior care costs run at the top of the DFW range, having that talk sooner gives you time to plan financially. Estimate costs here.

Pneumonia is the most common cause of death in Parkinson's patients, typically because the disease impairs swallowing, leading to aspiration of food or liquid into the lungs. Falls causing serious injury are the second leading contributor. If a loved one needs memory or mobility support nearby, Baylor Scott & White Uptown is just 8 minutes from Highland Park.

The "5-year rule" refers to Medicaid's 60-month look-back period: when you apply for Medicaid to cover nursing home costs, Texas reviews any asset transfers you made in the prior five years to check for gifts that were meant to shield money from spend-down. Transfers flagged during that window can trigger a penalty period of ineligibility. If you're planning ahead in Highland Park, where care costs rank among the highest in DFW, early planning matters — see our cost calculator.

Burnout is exhaustion tied specifically to your caregiving role, whereas clinical depression affects all aspects of your life with a persistent low mood and loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. If symptoms like hopelessness and emptiness last longer than two weeks, it is critical to consult a healthcare provider. This is a medical condition that requires a professional diagnosis and a specific treatment plan.

Medicare does not cover the long-term room and board costs of assisted living, which is considered non-medical custodial care. However, it may cover short-term skilled nursing or therapy services following a qualifying hospital stay. Texas families often use private funds, long-term care insurance, or programs like the STAR+PLUS Medicaid waiver to pay for care.