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El Paso, Texas, is located at the far southwestern border of the state, just north of Mexico. The city’s nickname Sun City is well-earned, with over 300 days of sunshine annually and year-round warm weather. There are other benefits for seniors living in El Paso, such as a cost of living 20 points lower than the national average and no Texas state income tax. These factors may benefit seniors on a fixed income when budgeting for assisted living. El Paso itself, as one of the largest cities in the state, also has world-class healthcare and is home to a branch of the University of Texas, including a research hospital. There are dozens of assisted living communities in El Paso that many of the city’s 82,000 residents over 65 may consider for retirement living.
Assisted living strikes a balance between independent living and nursing home care, allowing you to live in a social environment while receiving any help you might need with simple tasks, such as taking meals and medications. El Paso’s average monthly cost for assisted living care is $3,750, a figure that’s 6% lower than the Texas average and 17% lower than the U.S. average.
In this guide, we’ll examine the comparative costs of various cities in Texas when it comes to assisted living care. We’ll also point out some regional programs that help support seniors in the El Paso area.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Texas. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in El Paso is $3,750, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey
El Paso’s monthly cost for assisted living is $750 less than the national average and about $250 less than the Texas average.
Costs for assisted living care range widely throughout Texas. The state capital, Austin, reports some of the highest costs at an average of over $1,500 higher than El Paso. Major cities Houston and Dallas are also more expensive but within $500 of El Paso’s costs. Texas cities in which residents see prices lower than El Paso’s include San Antonio and Corpus Christi, where each is roughly $300 less. There are a few cities where residents see prices that are about $1,000 lower than El Paso’s, including Waco and Texarkana.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Texas.
| Contact | Description | |
| VA – Vet Center – El Paso | (915) 772-0013 | The VA center provides counseling for military veterans and their families, including grief counseling, PTSD and other support. Services also include assistance applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration and referrals for mental health services. |
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 252-2412 | The Texas Department of Health and Senior Services investigates complaints from residents of long-term care communities and their families. The Ombudsman office also advocates for the needs of the elderly and those in long-term care communities. |
| Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging | (915) 533-0998 | The AAA serves area residents 60 years and older to help support and assist them in retaining their independence and helping caregivers to assist them in remaining in their community. Programs include educational seminars addressing health, nutrition and caring for an elderly family member. Other services include providing assistance with applying for social services and benefits that seniors may be entitled to. |
| Project CARE – University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso | (915) 521-7229 | This is a community outreach program that lends durable medical equipment to those in need. The supplies are based on donations, so inventory can vary, but things such as manual wheelchairs, canes, walkers and TTY equipment may be available for El Paso seniors. |
| Texas RioGrande Legal Aid – El Paso Office | (915) 585-5100 | Seniors who meet certain income criteria may be eligible for pro bono services from area attorneys. These lawyers can help with divorce and bankruptcy cases, civil cases, pursuing claims of elder abuse and long-term care complaints and issues with securing government benefits. |
| Eastside Senior Citizen Center | (915) 591-4292 | The senior center schedules daily activities to encourage socialization for area seniors, including weekday lunches, bingo and card games, fitness classes and meetings of different hobby groups. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the El Paso area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
