Texas Assisted Living, Costs and
Licensing Requirements

The average cost of assisted living in Texas is $2,800 per month ~ The range of costs is from $1,200 to $6,000 per month. Additional fees may apply.

If you haven't planned for senior living care, you aren't alone. Few people do - either because they don't think they'll need it or because they want to save their assets for their children and believe that government subsidies will cover any care they need.

This doesn't mean they can't afford suitable care; it just means the choices may be more limited. Fortunately, just like the variety in settings, styles, and amenities, senior living residences are available at a variety of price points.

Explore the variety of ways residents pay for assisted living. 

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Costs vary with the residence, apartment size, and types of services needed. The basic rate may cover all services or there may be additional charges for special services. Most assisted living residences charge on a month-to-month lease arrangement, but a few require long-term arrangements. Assisted living is of often less expensive than home health or nursing home care in the same geographic area.

Learn more about the philosophy of assisted living from some of the thought leaders who have been shaping senior living for years. 

Long-term care insurance is perhaps the best way to ensure you can afford to pay privately to receive the most choice in housing environment possible from your provider of choice, whether it's independent living, assisted living, or another housing option. Experts suggest consumers should be looking at long-term care insurance at 40 and own it by age 50.
Source:  www.alfa.org