Worth Considering
6
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Dallas, Texas
6 of 35 nursing homes in Dallas (17%) meet our strict criteria. The Texas statewide average is 29%.
6 recommended · 8 caution · 21 avoid · data
City Average
2.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
4,466
across 35 facilities
High Risk Facilities
21
19 Grade F
$1,641,638 in combined fines
Zero Fines
10
/35
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 6?
The nursing home market in Dallas, Texas is strong, with 35 facilities and 17% recommended. Families should be aware that while C C Young Memorial Home stands out with a 5-star rating, there are 21 facilities with significant fines totaling $1,571,436, indicating caution is needed.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 C C YOUNG MEMORIAL HOME (90) — C C Young Memorial Home stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and A grade, reflecting top-notch care and services. As a non-profit facility, it prioritizes community wellness, supported by a high Trust Score of 90/100 and zero fines, making it a trustworthy choice for residents.
- 2 AUTUMN LEAVES (90) — Autumn Leaves boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and an A grade, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With a Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility provides a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring residents receive the best possible support.
- 3 PURE HEALTH TRANSITIONAL CARE AT TEXAS HEALTH PRES (90) — Pure Health Transitional Care at Texas Health Pres shines with a CMS 5★ rating and an A grade, highlighting its exceptional standard of care. With a solid Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility is dedicated to delivering comprehensive transitional support for its residents.
- 4 VENTANA BY BUCKNER (90) — Ventana by Buckner offers a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an A grade, underscoring its commitment to resident well-being. As a non-profit organization with a Trust Score of 90/100 and zero fines, it focuses on community-centered care, making it a top choice for families.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 5 THE PLAZA AT EDGEMERE (80) — The Plaza at Edgemere, while holding a solid CMS 4★ rating and a B+ grade, offers a welcoming environment for residents. With a Trust Score of 80/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility balances quality care with a comfortable setting, making it a viable option for those seeking assisted living.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 6 CONTINUING CARE AT HIGHLAND SPRINGS (75) — Continuing Care at Highland Springs provides a commendable CMS 4★ rating and a B grade, reflecting a satisfactory level of care. With a Trust Score of 75/100 and no fines, this non-profit facility is dedicated to serving its community, ensuring residents receive attentive support.
The other 29 Dallas facilities didn't qualify — 21 carry Grade D or F ratings and 25 have fines totaling $1.6M.
Recommended
C C Young Memorial Home stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and A grade, reflecting top-notch care and services. As a non-profit facility, it prioritizes community wellness, supported by a high Trust Score of 90/100 and zero fines, making it a trustworthy choice for residents.
Autumn Leaves boasts an impressive CMS 5★ rating and an A grade, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With a Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility provides a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring residents receive the best possible support.
Pure Health Transitional Care at Texas Health Pres shines with a CMS 5★ rating and an A grade, highlighting its exceptional standard of care. With a solid Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility is dedicated to delivering comprehensive transitional support for its residents.
Ventana by Buckner offers a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an A grade, underscoring its commitment to resident well-being. As a non-profit organization with a Trust Score of 90/100 and zero fines, it focuses on community-centered care, making it a top choice for families.
The Plaza at Edgemere, while holding a solid CMS 4★ rating and a B+ grade, offers a welcoming environment for residents. With a Trust Score of 80/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility balances quality care with a comfortable setting, making it a viable option for those seeking assisted living.
Continuing Care at Highland Springs provides a commendable CMS 4★ rating and a B grade, reflecting a satisfactory level of care. With a Trust Score of 75/100 and no fines, this non-profit facility is dedicated to serving its community, ensuring residents receive attentive support.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Dallas Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 29?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 19 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 25 Have fines totaling $1,641,638
- Low-scoring facilities
- 9 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 8 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Dallas Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Dallas's city average is 2.8 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
25 of 35 Dallas facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Dallas avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Dallas facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
Houston has strong options, but nearby cities add even more choices
Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Dallas, TX are recommended?
6 of 35 nursing homes in Dallas (17%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Dallas "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Dallas?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.