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Richmond is a suburb of Houston, Texas, one of the largest metro areas in the state, located along the Gulf of Mexico. Richmond is warm and sunny year-round, with balmy breezes from the ocean. It’s close enough to the beach for people to take day trips or weekends away. Living here, residents have access to world-class health care, including HCA Houston Mainland in case of illness or emergencies.
There are plenty of things to recommend the Richmond area for retirees, including a thriving arts and culinary scene and several major sports franchises for fans of football, baseball and soccer. The cost of living is just a little higher than the national average, too, lower than other Houston suburbs, which may make seniors’ retirement dollars stretch a little further. Many Richmond residents may be considering moving into one of the area’s many assisted living homes, which average $4,750 per month for room and board.
Note: Data for Richmond was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.
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The cost for assisted living in Richmond, $4,750 per month according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, is several hundred dollars more than the Texas average of $3,998. Texas, however, is less than the average for the nation overall, $4,300. Looking at its neighboring states, Texas is higher than all except New Mexico ($4,050). Arkansas ($3,500), Oklahoma ($3,750) and Louisiana ($3,639) are all less.
Comparing Richmond to other Texas cities, it’s higher than many nearby. McAllen, along the Mexico border, is more per month for assisted living, $5,075, although other Gulf Coast and border cities are less, including El Paso ($2,950), Beaumont ($3,590), Brownsville ($3,433) and Corpus Christi ($3,260). San Antonio, comparable in size to the greater Houston area, and Austin, the state’s capital, are all notably less than Richmond, $3,599 and $4,250, respectively.
Texas Medicaid’s STAR+PLUS HCBS program is a waiver to help seniors avoid a nursing home and instead hire a home health care aid or pay for accommodations in an assisted living community. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate that they require a nursing home level of care and be enrolled in Texas Medicaid.
Learn more about this program, the eligibility requirements and the application process on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 252-2412 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman service addresses the needs of residents of long-term care homes in Texas, including assisted living communities. These representatives look into cases of abuse and neglect, such as via complaints filed by residents or their families. Other functions of this agency include petitioning state and local governments for greater regulations of these homes. |
| Area Agency on Aging – Houston-Galveston Area Council | (281) 633-0519 | The Agency on Aging administers several programs to enhance the lives of Houston area seniors. These include educational programs about health care and other medical subjects applicable to seniors, plus help applying for government benefits, including Medicaid or long-term housing. Other functions include operating social programs for seniors and helping with caregiver and respite training. |
| Houston Metro Senior Fare Cards | (713) 635-4000 | The Houston Metro is the regional public light rail and fixed-route bus line. Seniors may apply for reduced fare cards, called the Senior Fare Pass. Wheelchair-accessible and paratransit are available to those who qualify. |
| Houston Volunteer Lawyers | (713) 228-0735 | Local attorneys offer pro bono services for civil matters to elderly residents who qualify (income-based). These matters can include landlord-tenant disputes, civil court cases and drafting legal documents including powers of attorney, wills, trusts and living wills. |
| Fort Bend County Veterans Services | (281) 341-4550 | Military veterans and their surviving spouses receive help applying for benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, including pensions and health care. Some social activities are offered, as well as counseling for PTSD, grief, order needs. |
| Volunteer Match | (415) 241-6868 | Volunteer Match is a nonprofit organization that links Houston area volunteers with opportunities in the area, pairing individuals according to the capabilities and skills. Some volunteer areas can include helping at local animal shelters or libraries, tutoring kids or teaching English as a second language or participating in community clean-ups. |
| Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center | (281) 202-6200 | The local community center offers many programs for seniors, including gentle fitness classes, bingo and other organized games and places to host hobby group meetings. Some lunches are served during the week, and there are also holiday celebrations scheduled throughout the year. Transportation for seniors is also provided. |
Burleson assisted living communities, as in all of Texas, are licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Health. Regular inspections check the cleanliness and livability of the community and the training and certification of the staff members. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page to learn more about these laws.
