In order to find the top assisted living communities in the McAllen area, our team of researchers:
- Sorted through 11 communities using our unique methodology
- Spent over 13 hours researching assisted living communities in McAllen
- Read more than 85 reviews left by residents and their family members
After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 9 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of McAllen is $5,075, which is significantly higher than the state average of $3,998 and also higher than the national average of $4,300.
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia PractitionerJonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia PractitionerJonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.
Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in McAllen, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 11 communities in the McAllen area.
AssistedLiving.org Trusted Communities
AssistedLiving.org’s team of researchers spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the McAllen area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.
Barcelona Assisted Living
Barcelona Assisted Living stands out to one reviewer because its "food is great and the staff treat the residents with so much dignity and respect." That reviewer goes on to praise the apartments. A second reviewer also singled out the food for praise and called the staff "loving" and "always professional."
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Biltmore Assisted Living
Crossroads Assisted Living
Golden Palms Retirement Center and Healthcare
The Bridges at Edinburg Assisted Living Homes
The Bridges at Mission Assisted Living Homes
The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care
The Woodlands Assisted Living
Valley View
Our Methodology
It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.
Facility Features (40%)
Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc
Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.
Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.
Residential Quality (40%)
Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.
Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.
Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.
Location (20%)
Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.
Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older adults, air quality, climate.
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