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Mcallen, TX · 93 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Mcallen's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in McAllen, Texas
Every licensed senior community in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
3.1★
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Cost of senior care in McAllen
Local McAllen-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for McAllen prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,650/mo median
typical range $3,720–$5,810
Memory Care
$5,910/mo median
typical range $4,730–$7,390
Skilled Nursing
$5,560/mo median
typical range $4,610–$6,900
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,650/mo median
typical range $2,300–$6,500
Residential Care Home
$4,190/mo median
typical range $3,350–$5,240
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to McAllen using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in McAllen.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 22 communities in McAllen, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Mission, TX · 170 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Mission's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →3
Mcallen Transitional Care Center
Scout 81Mc Allen, TX · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Mc Allen's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →4
The Heights of Alamo
Scout 81Alamo, TX · 130 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Alamo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →5
San Juan Nursing Home INC
Scout 80San Juan, TX · 114 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in San Juan.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →6
Mcallen, TX · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Mcallen's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →7
Edinburg, TX · 96 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Edinburg.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →8
Mcallen, TX · 110 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mcallen.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →9
Weslaco, TX · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Weslaco.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →10
Weslaco, TX · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Weslaco.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →11
Mission, TX · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mission.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →12
Edinburg, TX · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Edinburg.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →13
Windsor Arbor View
Scout 56Edinburg, TX · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Edinburg.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →14
Mcallen Nursing Center
Scout 46Mcallen, TX · 122 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mcallen.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →15
Mcallen, TX · 114 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mcallen.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →16
Mercedes, TX · 123 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mercedes.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →17
Pharr, TX · 123 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Pharr.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →18
Las Alturas De Penitas
Scout 41Penitas, TX · 130 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Penitas.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →19
Mcallen, TX · 160 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mcallen.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →20
Edinburg, TX · 126 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Edinburg.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →21
Mcallen, TX · 194 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mcallen.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →22
Valley Grande Manor
Scout 9Weslaco, TX · 147 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $4,610–$6,900/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in McAllen, TX?
In the McAllen, TX area, assisted living typically runs $3,720–$5,810/month (median $4,650), memory care $4,730–$7,390/month (median $5,910), and skilled nursing $4,610–$6,900/month (median $5,560) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in McAllen, TX?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in McAllen, TX right now are Grand Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Mission Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Mcallen Transitional Care Center. The full ranked list of 22 communities is on this page.
How are the 22 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.