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Missouri City is located in the Houston metropolitan area, just 50 miles from the Gulf Coast. More than 10,500 seniors ages 65 and older call the city home. The cost of living is only slightly higher than the national average, but health care, groceries and housing all cost less than they do in the average U.S. city. Missouri City is home to 20 parks spread out over 393 acres with 14.4 miles of trails for hiking and exploration.
To accommodate seniors looking for long-term care, there are six assisted living communities in the city limits and 97 close by. These communities cost an average of $4,750 per month. The actual cost is usually broken down into rent and services, but it varies depending on the size of the facility, the number of amenities and the location.
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 >
According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Texas is $3,998 and the national average is $4,300. Both of these averages are lower than the cost of assisted living in Missouri City. The surrounding states of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana also have lower assisted living costs at $4,050, $3,750 and $3,639, respectively.
The areas in Texas with the least expensive assisted living costs include El Paso, San Antonio and Abilene, where the monthly costs are $2,950, $3,599 and $3,750, respectively. Amarillo and Dallas cost more at $4,600 and $4,400 respectively but are still lower than the costs in Missouri City.
Note: Data for Missouri City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.
The STAR+PLUS Waiver is a state Medicaid plan that provides home and community-based services, such as personal care and meal delivery, that allow seniors to remain living in assisted living, in their homes or in adult foster care homes. Learn more about this waiver, how to apply and who qualifies at our Assisted Living in Texas page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Wellcare Senior Center | (281) 208-7709 | Providing nonresidential day care and health services, the Wellcare Senior Center serves Missouri City and the Sugar Land area. Programs and activities include morning exercise, arts and crafts, billiards, gardening and games. The center also schedules birthday parties, holiday celebrations, Bible studies, computer classes and field trips. |
| Texas Senior Solutions | (713) 557-1811 | This agency helps seniors and their caregivers locate health services. It discusses the available options and provides educational workshops, community resource referrals and insurance counseling. The licensed professionals also provide answers to questions involving retirement and care planning for older adults. |
| Fort Bend County Senior Services | (281) 729-8800 | Fort Bend County Senior Services enhances the lives of seniors aged 60 and older through services that include Meals on Wheels, caregiver support services and transportation. Assisted living locators help match seniors with appropriate long-term care based on personal preferences. The center’s annual golf tournament uses all proceeds to help older citizens in the county. |
| Fort Bend Transit | (281) 275-2900 | The Diamond Response Service is a curb-to-curb shared ride program offered by Fort Bend Transit. Rides may be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance for daytime trips, with any cancellations received the day before the scheduled trip. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance. |
| Texas State Department of Aging | (281) 232-2075 | This agency creates opportunities to help seniors live independently, provides information on state and federal benefits, provides home-based meals and advocates for those who live in long-term care facilities. |
The state agency responsible for regulating assisted living communities in Missouri City is the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). It covers all state laws regarding components of care that include health and safety, staffing and operations. Learn more about these standards at our Assisted Living in Texas page.
