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Seniors who are seeking a vibrant, sun-filled urban retirement destination may find that San Antonio fits the bill. As the seventh-largest city in the nation, San Antonio is home to about 1.4 million residents, including approximately 176,459 seniors aged 65 and older. The area has an extensive public transit system, dozens of national historical sites and several top-ranked health care facilities, including Methodist Hospital, which was named the Best Regional Hospital in the 2020-21 U.S. News and World Report.
San Antonio seniors who need non-medical assistance with daily activities and no longer want the responsibility that comes with managing a household might want to consider residing in an assisted living community. In San Antonio, the average cost for assisted living care is $3,413 per month, which is several hundred dollars lower than the statewide average of $3,998 and over $1,000 less than the national median of $4,500.
In this guide, you’ll learn about assisted living costs in San Antonio and other cities throughout Texas. You’ll also find information about options for covering assisted living costs and a list of resources that provide free and low-cost services to area seniors.
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.
According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in San Antonio costs an average of $3,413 per month. However, costs can vary depending on the location, accommodations and available services.
At $3,413 per month, assisted living rates in San Antonio are several hundred dollars lower than the statewide average of $3,998 and more than $1,000 lower than the national average of $4,500.
Texarkana has the lowest assisted living rates in the region at $2,770 per month, while Victoria has the costliest at $5,600. Assisted living rates in Corpus Christie and El Paso are also below the state median at $3,388 and $3,750, respectively. In Dallas, seniors pay $4,195, while costs in Houston average $4,245. In the northwest city of Amarillo, assisted living costs $4,600, and in Austin, the state capital, seniors can expect to pay about $5,345 per month.
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.
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(210) 362-5050 |
VIA is the regional public transit provider for San Antonio and the surrounding areas. VIAtrans paratransit is an ADA-compliant shared-ride public transit service for those who are unable to use the regular fixed-route bus service due to disability. | |
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(210) 207-8198 |
There are 10 Comprehensive Senior Centers located throughout the city that offer a range of free and low-cost programs and activities for seniors aged 60 and older. Operated by City of San Antonio employees, these centers are open Monday through Friday, and programs include exercise classes, arts and crafts workshops, computer classes and preventative health screening clinics. | |
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(210) 362-5200 |
The Bexar Area Agency on Aging helps San Antonio and Bexar County seniors aged 60 and older access public benefits, navigate their long-term care options and connect with a variety of community-based services. | |
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(210) 335-6775 |
Staffed by certified Veteran Service Officers, the Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center helps veterans, dependents and survivors access their maximum entitlements through county, state and federal programs. VSOs can assist with applications for VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits, two enhanced pension benefits that can be used to help cover assisted living costs. | |
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(210) 207-2500 |
The San Antonio Public Library’s 31 barrier-free branches have numerous books, DVDs and CDs geared toward older adults. Resources include basic tech how-to guides for seniors, AARP magazine and journals focused on health and wellness issues. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the San Antonio 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.
