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Assisted living in Dalhart, TX

1 state-licensed assisted living community, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living community
1
in Dalhart
Licensed capacity
40
across all 1
Adults 65+
1,001
Census estimate for Dalhart
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
40.0
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
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Source: Texas HHSC, Long-term care provider directories (ALF, NF, HCSSA), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Dalhart (U.S. Census Bureau).

Local overview

Assisted living in Dalhart at a glance

Dalhart has one assisted living community in our directory, drawn from Texas HHSC records.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in Texas

In Texas, Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation licenses and inspects residential care settings such as assisted living.2

Key rules
  • A licensed manager must complete a 24-hour HHSC-approved ALF management course plus 12 h of CE every year.
  • Attendants get 4 h of orientation and 16 h of on-the-job supervision before working alone, then 6 h of annual in-service.
  • Facilities must post their licence type and give residents a disclosure of services.
  • Any facility that advertises Alzheimer's or dementia care must hold an Alzheimer's certification.34
Inspections
At least once every 2 years after the initial licence inspection, plus complaint investigations. Inspections are generally unannounced.5
Report a problem
Call 1-800-458-9858 (option 1) or file a complaint online.6

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in Texas

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
Texas Medicaid: STAR+PLUS (managed long-term services and supports).8 Waiver programs for care at home or in a residential setting: STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program8. Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.9 Texas Medicaid agency10
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.11
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.12 The Texas Veterans Commission helps with claims (512-463-6564).13
Medicare counseling
Texas’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-252-9240.14

Local resources

Local help for families in Dalhart

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Dallam County15

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Dallam County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    AAA of Panhandle16

    (806) 350-7148

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Dallam County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Texas Adult Protective Services

    800-252-5400

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP)14

    1-800-252-9240

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Texas Veterans Commission13

    512-463-6564

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Texas Medicaid agency10

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline17

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Texas.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Dalhart

How many assisted living communities are in Dalhart, TX?

WeFoundCare lists 1 assisted living community in Dalhart, TX, from public licensing and certification records.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Dalhart serve?

1 of the 1 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 40 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,001 adults age 65 and older live in Dalhart.

Who licenses assisted living in Texas?

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation licenses assisted living in Texas. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Dalhart?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Dallam County, call (806) 350-7148. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Texas Adult Protective Services at 800-252-5400.

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Dalhart

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Texas HHSC (Long-term care provider directories (ALF, NF, HCSSA)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Dalhart (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.18
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Dalhart (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Texas Health and Human Services Commission: Long-term care provider directories (ALF, NF, HCSSA). apps.hhs.texas.gov/providers/directories Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. Texas HHSC: Assisted Living Facilities (ALF): Type A/B, rules, contacts. hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/assisted-living-facilities-alf Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  3. 26 TAC §553.253 via LII: Employee Qualifications and Training. law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-553-253 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  4. 26 TAC §553.27 via LII: Alzheimer's certification of a Type B facility or unit. law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-553-27 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. 26 TAC §553.327 via LII: Inspections, Investigations, and Other Visits. law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-553-327 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. Texas HHSC: How Do I Make a Complaint about an HHS Service Provider? (CII 1-800-458-9858 opt 1; TULIP LTCcomplaint). hhs.texas.gov/contact/complaints-appeals/complaint-incident-intake/how-do-i-make-a-complaint-about-hhs-service-provider Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. Texas HHSC: LTC Provider Search (TULIP public search; license status, inspections). tulip.hhs.texas.gov/TULIP/s/ltc-provider-search Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. Texas HHSC: STAR+PLUS. hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/starplus Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  9. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  10. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  12. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  14. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  15. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  16. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  17. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  18. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.