North Texas ranks high nationwide for senior living options, report says
Some of Texas’ major cities rank in the top 30 for the greatest number of “best” senior living communities, according U.S. News & World Report.
The news organization touts itself as the lead authority in health care rankings and consumer advice. U.S. News recently released its 2026 Best Senior Living Ratings, based on surveys of residents and their families across more than 3,000 senior living facilities. The rankings are created as a tool for families to navigate their many options when picking a facility.
San Antonio boasts 15 of the best communities, while Austin has 17 and Houston has 25. But the region with the most facilities ranked “best” by U.S. News is Dallas-Fort Worth, with 39 of the country’s best senior living communities.
Dallas-Fort Worth ranks as No. 6 in the country for the highest number of the best senior living opportunities. Here’s where and why.
Why does Dallas-Fort Worth rank as a top senior living community contender?
Out of the 424 senior living communities in the metroplex, 39 in Dallas Fort-Worth ranked as “best” under U.S. News & World Report’s care-level rankings.
More than 540,000 consumer surveys were based on these factors:
- Dining and activities
- Management and staff responsiveness
- Overall value and social engagement
- Safety and caregiving
Accolades were also given to communities if they scored in the top 25 percent of survey results. Awards included being the best in categories like caregiving; activities and enrichment; management and staff; food; and home-like environments.
U.S. News & World Report’s Top 10 senior living communities in Dallas-Fort Worth
- The Monarch at Richardson, Richardson
- Appletree Court, Richardson
- Pegasus Landing of Chisholm Trail, Keene
- Presbyterian Village North, Dallas
- Legacy Oaks of Midlothian Senior Living, Midlothian
- Sunrise of Plano, Plano
- Silverado, Southlake
- Brookdale Denton South, Denton
- Brookdale Oak Hollow, Bedford
- Brookdale Creekside, Plano
Legend of Fort Worth at 8600 N. Riverside Drive ranked as No. 12 in the Metroplex for best senior living communities. And Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks at 2698 S. Hulen St. ranked at No. 14.
To see the full Dallas-Fort Worth list, visit U.S. News & World Report’s website.