Fort Worth is ideal for retirees seeking a small-town feel in a big-city environment. Fort Worth is considered a part of the greater Dallas area, sometimes referred to as Dallas-Fort Worth or DFW, Texas. Whatever you call the area, it’s filled with culture, taste, and sunshine, offering an array of options for entertainment, health care, and senior living — including A Place for Mom’s partner senior apartments.
Senior apartments enable seniors to reside alongside individuals in the same age group, with added amenities and conveniences catered to the aging population. Fort Worth doesn’t have too many senior apartments, because luxe independent living communities tend to dominate. However, there are still a few senior apartment options within a 10-mile radius of North Fort Worth.
With this guide, you’ll learn about the types of senior apartment communities available in Fort Worth and understand how to navigate your options. We deliver you our proprietary data, with real resident ratings and information on price, cleanliness, activities, amenities, services, and pet-friendliness. You’ll also find detailed local information on average area costs, how seniors usually pay, senior-specific resources, and senior-friendly activities.
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The median rent at a senior apartment in Fort Worth, Texas, is $1,700 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s 2022-2023 proprietary data.[01] However, the costs of a senior apartment in Fort Worth can greatly vary based on the chosen location, floor plan, and available amenities.
Many of our partner senior apartments in Fort Worth include the following on-site amenities and activities in the monthly rent:
Seniors may have to pay additional fees for the following amenities and services at our partner senior apartments in Fort Worth:
The following costs represent average baseline costs and don’t account for add-on fees for extra amenities or services. Though they are not as exact as our figure above, these figures make for a good baseline cost comparison of the Fort Worth area.
Seniors typically pay for a senior apartment the same way they’d pay rent at any ordinary apartment — using a combination of their personal income resources. Senior veterans or their spouses may also qualify for some veterans benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which can help pay rent at a senior apartment.
Senior apartments aren’t covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or long-term care insurance. However, those resources may cover some in-home health care services within a senior apartment. They may also be used to pay for a senior care facility, should future care needs arise.
Below you’ll find useful information on private payment methods, veterans benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, and local housing assistance. You’ll also learn about how these payment methods may apply to potential care needs in the future.
Seniors typically use private payment methods to pay rent at senior apartments in Fort Worth. These methods usually include income sources like your savings accounts, retirement pensions, investment returns, and/or Social Security benefits. And, depending on your current situation, the following options may also help pay for senior living costs:
If you’re a veteran or their surviving spouse, you may be eligible for funds provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help with costs of living. Senior veterans and their surviving spouses may be eligible for various pensions or disability benefits. The Aid and Attendance benefit is especially important for disabled senior veterans as it can be added to an existing VA pension to pay for anything that improves a veteran’s quality of life — which could include rent at a senior apartment or home care services.
If you’re unsure about your eligibility for VA benefits, it’s beneficial to reach out to a local veteran services organization (VSO) before you apply for any benefits. VSOs are vetted by the VA and can help you obtain your entitled benefits. They can often help you successfully file a claim or appeal a denied claim. You can check out this service-related disabilities fact sheet as a starting point to see if your condition qualifies you or a loved one for VA benefits.
Fortunately, Fort Worth makes accessing nationwide veterans services easy as most of them are available at one location — the Tarrant County Veteran Services Office. This office connects veterans to services offered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Texas Veterans Commission, and more.
Approximate number of veterans who live in Fort Worth
About 38% of Fort Worth veterans are 65+
Resources for Fort Worth veterans
Tarrant County Veteran Services Office
1200 Circle Drive, Suite 300
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Phone: 817-531-5645
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Medicaid is a public health insurance program jointly funded by the state and federal governments, while Medicare is a federally-funded health insurance program. Neither can be used to pay for rent on a senior apartment, as they are health insurance programs. They can, however, help cover some health care costs, like in-home health care services, should you wind up needing them in your home. You’ll learn more about both options below.
Although Medicaid cannot be used to pay for rent at a senior apartment, it can help cover some long-term health care services and medically necessary in-home health care services within a senior apartment.
Most Texas seniors who qualify for Medicaid receive their coverage through STAR+PLUS — the state’s managed care program for seniors 65+ and individuals with disabilities. It’s operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). As of 2023, seniors must not exceed the following annual income limits to qualify for Medicaid:[03]
If you or a senior loved one are planning for care needs that may arise in the future, you’ll want to learn about STAR+PLUS’ home and community based services (HCBS) waiver program. It can help cover home health care services in any qualifying non-institutional setting a senior calls home — including a senior apartment, assisted living community, or memory care community. Covered costs can include the following:
To qualify for this waiver, seniors must be 65 or older, require an institutional level of care typically found in a nursing home, and meet income requirements for Medicaid.
Seniors who are 65+ and/or have a disability may qualify for the Medicare program in Texas. Even though it doesn’t cover rent or living costs at a senior apartment, it can help cover several medical care services. Medicare services can include the following:
Medicare-eligible seniors in Fort Worth can receive assistance with their Medicare benefits, legal advice, and referrals by utilizing the resources listed below. You can also visit the federal Medicare website or dial 2-1-1 for more information.
If you’re a Fort Worth resident who qualifies for both Medicare and Medicaid, you might qualify for dual coverage. Texas offers a joint Medicare-Medicaid Plan (MMP) called the Dual Eligible Integrated Care Demonstration Project for six counties — with Tarrant County being one of them. This project is commonly referred to as “the Demonstration,” and it aims to offer the following:
To qualify, a senior must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Qualifying seniors should automatically be enrolled in the Demonstration. If you’d like to opt out, you can do so after you receive a letter of notification in the mail. If you’d like additional information on the program, you can email managed_care_initiatives@hhsc.state.tx.us.
In Texas, there are several programs and organizations to help you navigate Medicaid and Medicare. Below, you’ll find Medicaid and Medicare applications, local organizations that can assist you with your applications, and resources to help you better understand your options.
Medicaid and Medicare resources for Fort Worth seniors
Find a local SSA office for Medicare assistance
Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building
819 Taylor St., Room 1-A-07
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County website
201 N. Rupert St., Suite 107
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Tiffany McLennan, managing local ombudsman
Phone: 817-258-8102
Email: tiffany.mclennan@unitedwaytarrant.org
Some seniors may be eligible for public assistance programs and Social Security benefits depending on their financial situation and work history. Below, you’ll find an overview of housing assistance options and Social Security benefits.
Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) provides several housing assistance programs to low-income residents, with the most common program being the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), formerly known as Section 8. It can be used to cover a portion of rent at senior apartments. It’s also important to note that the senior apartment owner must agree to rent under the program, so be sure to check with each prospective community if you plan on using an HCV.
As of 2022, FWHS must provide 75% of its vouchers to “extremely low-income” applicants. For a senior to qualify as extremely low income, their annual income mustn’t exceed the following amounts:[04]
Keep in mind, the HCV program only accepts applications during certain periods and often has long waitlists. If you’ve been waitlisted, you may be selected through a lottery system. Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) also offers other housing and rental assistance programs; however, seniors must meet unique criteria to qualify. Reach out to FWHS to see what you may qualify for.
As a senior and/or former worker, you may qualify for some Social Security benefits that can help offset senior apartment costs and living expenses. The Social Security Administration (or SSA) offers many benefits. The benefits available to you will depend on your work history and current situation. Learn more about each Social Security benefit below.
For additional information on public assistance programs, visit the websites below. You’ll find local offices, phone numbers, applications, and portals to help you understand public assistance programs and how to apply for them.
Fort Worth resident public assistance resources
Fort Worth Housing Solutions website
1407 Texas St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 817-333-3400
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Senior apartments in Texas are not regulated by a state agency. They’re regulated the same as any standard apartment complex. And, just like any rental property, senior apartments are required to comply with general Texas housing laws, such as the Texas Property Code and Fair Housing Act. These laws help ensure that senior apartment residents in Texas are not discriminated against and that they’re provided with safe, well-maintained housing. Furthermore, most Texas senior apartments have a minimum age requirement of 55, with some apartments raising it to 62.
Below, you’ll find a summary of some of the rights you have as a tenant at a senior apartment. You’ll also find a breakdown of how senior apartments must accommodate seniors with a disability.
Senior apartment communities are required to comply with the state’s housing and apartment regulations for landlords and tenants. It’s useful to learn about tenant’s rights, as it’ll help you find a safe and satisfactory living situation while you rent.
Here’s a brief overview of some important tenants’ rights in Texas:[06]
Before attempting to terminate a lease or hiring an external contractor, it’s strongly recommended that you reach out to an attorney or a local tenants association. Consulting a housing expert will prevent you from breaching any lease agreements, and it’ll hopefully lead you to the end result you desire. It’s also recommended that tenants provide multiple written notices to their landlord and keep a copy of each notice as proof.[06]
If you’re seeking more information on your rights as a senior apartment tenant, be sure to read the Texas Tenants’ Rights Handbook.
In Texas, federal nondiscrimination laws — such as the Fair Housing Act, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA) — protect tenants from being discriminated against due to disability. This prohibits senior apartment landlords from refusing housing due to a senior’s disability. Furthermore, these laws require housing providers to provide reasonable accommodations and modifications in housing, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities.
If you’re a senior with a disability, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations and modifications within your senior apartment community. Reasonable accommodations are defined as changes to facility policies. Some examples of reasonable accommodations include the following:[07]
Modifications are structural changes to common areas and individual units. Some examples of reasonable modifications in line with ADA include the following:[07]
These nondiscrimination laws apply to all senior apartments in Fort Worth. Senior apartment landlords are required to pay for such modifications unless providing them would pose an undue financial or administrative burden. If you’d like more information, see this detailed infographic on reasonable accommodations and modifications for Texas renters.
For general concerns, Fort Worth offers an overview of renter’s rights and guidelines on its city website. For further questions regarding a rental lease, the city recommends that renters reach out to the following agencies:
You can also view rental inspection scores on the Fort Worth city website. You can search for your prospective senior apartment complex by name or address to find its most recent inspection date and score.
Due to the overall decline of COVID-19, Fort Worth doesn’t have any COVID-19 regulations in place for senior apartments. However, Fort Worth residents can visit the COVID-19 informational page on the city’s official website to get the latest news regarding local outbreaks, vaccinations, COVID-19 testing, and more.
Fort Worth is a popular destination for seniors seeking to retire in the greater Dallas area. This is due to its family-friendly environment, robust health care options, and warm weather. To accommodate the aging population, Fort Worth enacted an Age-Friendly Fort Worth Action Plan in 2017. Since then, the city has begun to implement aging-friendly practices across the following domains for seniors:
You’ll also find that senior living options increased in the last few years. While independent living communities tend to dominate among active seniors in Fort Worth, there are still a few great senior apartment community options available. Read on for a brief overview of the most unique senior apartment community features in Fort Worth.
In Fort Worth, there’s a high number of senior apartments that offer engaging on-site activities. To help residents socialize and make new friends, all of our senior apartment communities host resident socials, holiday parties, and birthday celebrations. On sunny days, seniors can also attend outdoor community events, such as barbecues and picnics, where they often host yard games, too.
Seniors looking to stay active can also attend on-site fitness classes, such as chair yoga, stretching, water aerobics, and more. A select few senior apartments also offer devotional services on-site, enabling residents to practice their faith alongside their peers.
In Fort Worth, senior apartments offer plenty of amenities to help residents continue their cherished hobbies and pastimes — at their own leisure. Comfortable and convenient amenities enable residents to do their favorite things without having to leave the premises. Residents can stroll winding courtyard paths, break a sweat using on-site fitness facilities, or gather with friends to enjoy their favorite games or movies.
Some of the most common amenities on-site at Fort Worth senior apartments include the following:
Some of our more luxurious partners even offer on-site boutiques, barbershops, and massage rooms.
Senior apartments in Fort Worth offer senior residents an additional safety net with features you may not find in typical apartment complexes. Many of our partner senior apartments are secured and fully gated, enabling residents to enjoy on-site amenities without any worries. Within the gates, seniors benefit from safety features, such as smart door locks, video surveillance, and enclosed courtyards. Most of these apartments also offer safe accessibility options inside units, like low-threshold showers with grab bars.
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Number of seniors over the age of 65 living in Fort Worth as of 2021
Percentage of Fort Worth seniors 65+ who speak a language other than English at home
Average annual retirement income for Fort Worth seniors 65 and older in 2021
The Fort Worth health care scene is merged with the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, meaning the area’s high-rated medical centers are mainly in Dallas. Below, you’ll find a glimpse of what these top-rated medical centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area offer.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and No. 2 in all of Texas, according to U.S. News and World Report. It nationally ranks in nine specialties, including No. 26 in geriatric care.
Baylor University Medical Center ranks as the No. 2 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and it ranks No. 4 across Texas, according to U.S. News and World Report. It nationally ranks in gastroenterology as well.
Parkland Health’s Dallas location ranks as the No. 3 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to U.S. News and World Report. It’s high performing in heart failure treatment, diabetic care, and gastroenterology.
Texas Health ranks No. 4 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, according to U.S. News and World Report. It’s high performing in diabetic care, stroke care, and heart failure treatment.
Most senior apartment residents are fairly independent and drive themselves around in Fort Worth. However, some seniors may prefer to drive less as they age. Luckily, all of our partner senior apartments offer nearby public transit options. And, a select few of our partner communities even offer on-site complimentary or at-cost transportation services. Inquire at your prospective community to see if they offer transportation services.
Seniors and their visiting loved ones can utilize Tarrant County’s public transportation system, Trinity Metro, to get around Fort Worth. Trinity Metro offers buses, trains, and rideshare options. Tarrant County also partners with nonprofit transportation services to offer seniors transportation to routine medical appointments, shopping trips, and other essential errands.
Seniors might also be interested in learning about the city’s sprawl. These scores from WalkScore can help you get a better idea of Fort Worth’s transportation options. The scores are each out of 100 and are based on the public density, walking routes, public transportation options, biking routes, and general infrastructure:[10]
Fort Worth offers a range of unique activities for seniors and their families. With Dallas and Fort Worth melding into one greater metroplex in the last decade, Fort Worth is home to many exciting attractions. The area boasts many famous American restaurants, museums, events, and more. Additionally, many of these locales provide accommodations for seniors with disabilities, so be sure to ask for such accommodations when you plan a visit.
Here’s an overview of some of the most remarkable, senior-friendly activities in Fort Worth:
Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield, The Spring at Silverton Active Adult 55 and Solea Tavolo Park are the top-rated Senior Apartments facilities near Fort Worth, TX. These Senior Apartments facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Senior Apartments in Fort Worth is $1,952 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran status (S2101): Fort Worth. [Data set]. American Community Survey.
Texas Health and Human Services. (2023, March 1). Appendix XXXI, Monthly income/resource limits. In STAR+PLUS Handbook.
Fort Worth Housing Solutions. (2022). Do I qualify for Housing Choice Vouchers?
Social Security Administration. (2019). The faces and facts of disability: Facts.
Texas Young Lawyers Association & State Bar of Texas. (2019). Tenants’ Rights Handbook.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2022). Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population 65 years and over in the United States (S0103): Fort Worth. [Data set]. American Community Survey.
U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Best hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.
WalkScore. (2023). Living in Fort Worth.