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Pearland, Texas, is a suburb of Houston, a large metro area located along the Gulf of Mexico. Weather here is warm year-round, and although summer temperatures can reach 100 degrees or more, the breezes from the Gulf provide some cooling effects. Seniors have easy access to the beach, professionally designed golf courses and parks such as Tom Bass Regional Park, which has a lake for fishing and several public barbecue areas. Pearland is centrally located within the greater Houston area, affording residents easy travel to shopping, dining, pharmacies and world-class health care providers. The cost of living in Pearland is on par with the national average, making this suburb one of the more affordable in the area. This, plus the fact that Texas doesn’t levy a state income tax on Social Security Income or other types of retirement income, may make it easier for seniors who are on a budget to afford assisted living accommodations. Seniors in Pearland number about 1 in 9 of the city’s population of 123,000 and many of them may need to move into one of the area’s dozens of assisted living communities.
Older adults who need help with day-to-day tasks may consider moving to an assisted living facility. These communities feature 24-hour care staff and numerous on-site services, such as personal care assistance, household chores and daily meals. Seniors in Pearland pay an average of $4,245 per month for care in these communities, which is lower than the national average.
The following guide provides information about assisted living in Pearland, including a more comprehensive look at care costs, financial resources to supplement these costs and a list of local resources offering free, senior-focused services.
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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.
While rates vary between facilities, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Pearland is $4,245 per month.
Assisted living in Pearland is about $250 more expensive than it is across Texas. However, the city is still an affordable option compared to the national average.
Seniors looking for budget-conscious care may consider cities such as San Antonio or Corpus Christi, where assisted living costs are between $800 and $860 less than in Pearland. El Paso’s rates are around $500 lower. Even Dallas, which has similar rates to Pearland, is $50 less expensive. One of the most affordable cities in Texas is Waco, where assisted living costs $2,800 per month. However, Pearland does present itself as a less expensive option than Amarillo ($4,600) and Austin ($5,345), the state’s most expensive city.
Note: Data for Pearland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.
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 | |
| Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center | (936) 522-4000 | Military veterans and their surviving spouses receive primary medical care, urgent care, surgeries and emergency services from this health care center. Specialty services include dental, vision, hearing and mental health treatments. |
| Houston Volunteer Lawyers | (713) 228-0735 | Local attorneys provide pro bono services for area seniors who meet income guidelines. While this organization doesn’t handle criminal cases, it does help with bankruptcy filings, civil cases, drafting wills and living wills and addressing complaints from long-term care residents. |
| Brazoria County Veterans Services Center | (979) 849-5711 | This agency helps military veterans and surviving dependants access benefits such as death benefits, health care and other veteran benefits from the US Veterans Administration. |
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 252-2412 | Ombudsman services is an advocacy program administered by the Texas Department of Health and Senior Services and addresses complaints from long-term care residents and their families. |
| Melvin Knapp Activity Center | (281) 652-1890 | Many different social activities are scheduled at this senior citizens’ center. Members may eat lunch with others during the week, play games or attend fitness classes. Holiday celebrations and dances are planned throughout the year. Educational seminars and health screenings are also offered. |
| Houston Metro Senior Fare Cards | (713) 635-4000 | Seniors aged 62 and older are eligible for a reduced fare card to ride the Houston Metro, a bus and light rail public transportation system. Wheelchair-accessible rides and paratransit services are available on request. |
| Volunteer Match | (415) 241-6868 | Volunteer Match pairs area seniors with volunteer opportunities appropriate for their independence levels and abilities to an area volunteer organization in the greater Houston area. Volunteer areas may include tutoring students after school, writing to military service members or helping teach English as a second language. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Pearland 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.
