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Located along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Texas City, Texas, is a smaller suburb of Houston. Residents here can easily take a day trip to the beach and explore the unique shopping and dining experiences of Houston proper. In addition to the pleasant year-round weather, Texas City has other positive things to offer seniors, who comprise about one out of every seven of the town’s 54,000 residents. The city has world-class hospitals, including HCA Houston Mainland, as well as easily accessible public transportation.
The cost of living in Texas City is 18 points lower than the national average, and this, in addition to the lack of state income tax in Texas, may make finding accommodations in an assisted living community more affordable for many seniors. The average cost per month for these facilities is $4,750, although costs can vary between facilities, depending on the amenities provided.
Note: Data for Texas City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.
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According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, Texas City’s average monthly assisted living fees of $4,750 are several hundred dollars higher than the Texas average of $3,998 and $350 more than the national average of $4,300. Texas’s average monthly assisted living fees are higher than many of its neighboring states, with Arkansas at $3,500, Louisiana at $3,639 and Oklahoma at $3,750 all having lower costs. New Mexico’s assisted living costs of $4,050 per month are close to the Texas average.
Texas City has assisted living fees that are several hundred dollars more per month than many other Gulf Coast cities. Beaumont, Brownsville and Corpus Christi are all significantly lower in cost, at $3,590, $3,433 and $3,260, respectively. McAllen is a few hundred dollars more at $5,075, while costs in El Paso are much lower at $2,950 per month.
Seniors enrolled in Texas Medicaid may apply for the STAR+PLUS HCBS program, a waiver that pays for assisted living fees or home health care services in lieu of accommodations in a nursing home. To qualify, applicants must already be enrolled in Texas Medicaid and demonstrate that they need a nursing home level of care.
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 | Residents of long-term care facilities can lodge complaints with the Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman. Representatives from this agency investigate these claims and inspect long-term care homes, such as assisted living and memory care facilities, to ensure that they’re up to state and local guidelines for operation. The agency also advocates for stronger oversight of long-term care homes and a higher level of training for workers there. |
| Galveston County Veterans’ Services | (409) 766-2448 | Military veterans may obtain help filing for pensions or health care here, including mental health treatment. Other resources include group meetings dealing with topics, such as grief and PTSD, and help for surviving spouses to obtain death benefits. Representatives of the Veterans Center can also help veterans obtain disability certificates and find long-term retirement housing. |
| Area Agency on Aging – Houston-Galveston Area Council | (281) 633-0519 | The Agency on Aging (AAA) administers several programs to address the needs of seniors in the Houston-Galveston area. Agents of the AAA can help seniors navigate the online application process for healthcare and government benefits and find placement in long-term care facilities. This is a nonprofit agency, so recommendations are unbiased. Other programs address areas of concern for older adults, such as identifying signs of elder abuse and internet fraud, monthly health screenings for blood pressure or the flu and education about health and nutrition. |
| Houston Metro Senior Fare Cards | (713) 635-4000 | The Houston Metro is the public transportation system for the greater Houston area, including Texas city. Seniors may apply for the Senior Fare Card, entitling them to reduced rates. There is also a shuttle designed for wheelchair access, for those who qualify. |
| Houston Volunteer Lawyers | (713) 228-0735 | Local attorneys donate their time to help low-income and elderly Houston residents with civil matters. Applicants may petition for help with cases of elder abuse and neglect, as well as pursuing fraud cases. The lawyers can also prepare documents establishing trusts and powers of attorney to ensure that senior’s finances are protected as they age and prepare wills and living wills. Those seeking divorce or bankruptcy may also receive consultations. |
| Nessler Senior Center | (409) 643-5877 | The local senior citizens center offers opportunities for seniors to socialize and meet new friends, engage in board or card games, participate in a group fitness class or explore a new hobby. Scheduled activities include group outings and holiday and birthday celebrations throughout the year. |
| Volunteer Match | (415) 241-6868 | Volunteer Match pairs seniors with volunteer opportunities in their area, according to their skills and independence levels. Typical tasks include working at local libraries, helping prepare meals for meals-on-wheels, teaching English as a second language and tutoring children after school. |
Assisted living communities in Texas are licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Health. This organization inspects facilities for overall liveability and verifies the training and certification of staff members. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page to learn more about these laws.
