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Wichita Falls is located about 100 miles northwest of Dallas, TX, nestled along a bend of the Wichita River. The city is home to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, which houses memorabilia from the last several decades. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Lucy Park is a popular spot for people to spend time outside, with walking trails and a swimming pool, while the River Bend Nature Center features nature trails and exhibits. Wichita Falls may appeal to seniors who have health conditions affected by cold weather, as the town has long, hot summers and mild winters with rare snow. Texas doesn’t levy a state income tax, and it doesn’t tax retirement investments or Social Security. This fact, plus a cost of living 25 points less than the national average may make Wichita Falls a great option for seniors with limited means.
There are approximately four assisted living communities in Wichita Falls, with an average monthly cost of $3,495, although the costs for individual facilities will vary.
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Average monthly costs for assisted living in Wichita Falls are several hundred dollars less than the Texas average, $3,495 compared to $3,998. Texas, in turn, has average monthly assisted living fees a few hundred dollars less than the national average of $4,300. Compared to neighboring states, Texas has higher fees for assisted living than all except New Mexico.
Compared to nearby cities, Wichita Falls has some of the lowest costs for assisted living. Tyler and Sherman, both comparable in size and population to Wichita Falls, have similar costs for assisted living, at $3,450 and $3,400, respectively. Midland, another nearby city, is almost $2,000 higher than Wichita Falls. In Dallas, the nearest major city, and Austin, the state’s capital, assisted living fees run about $1,000 more than in Wichita Falls, at $4,400 and $4,250, respectively.
Seniors who receive Texas Medicaid may be eligible for the STAR+PLUS HCBS program, a waiver that helps pay for room and board in an assisted living facility and may help seniors avoid moving into a nursing home. Applicants must 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 | |
| Wichita County Veterans Office | (940) 716-8599 | This office provides help navigating the benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Representatives answer questions for Wichita County veterans and their surviving spouses and help them apply for benefits. |
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 252-2412 | Residents of long-term care communities in Wichita Falls receive support from advocates at the Long Term Care Ombudsman department. Complaints filed by community residents and their families are investigated. This agency petitions state and local governments for greater regulations of long-term care communities. |
| North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging | (800) 272-3921 | The Area Agency on Aging addresses the needs of the elderly in North Texas. It administers several programs designed to help seniors retain their independence and manage their health, such as health screenings and education on topics such as long-term care planning and nutrition. Other programs offer social opportunities for seniors, hosted at area senior centers. Representatives at the Area Agency on Aging also help seniors apply for Medicaid and Social Security. |
| The Red Door Senior Center | (940) 322-6232 | The Red Door Senior Citizens Center offers social activities for seniors such as lunches, bingo and bridge games. Celebrations throughout the year include the popular Senior Idol, where members show off their singing skills, American Idol-style. |
| Wichita Falls Bus System | (940) 761-7433 | Wichita Falls operates a fixed-route bus system, along with handicapped shuttles and paratransit. Seniors may apply for handicapped transportation and reduced-fare passes. |
| DFW DME Exchange of Dallas Inc. | (214) 997-3639 | The Durable Medical Exchange program allows North Texas seniors to borrow durable medical equipment, including mobility aids such as walkers and manual wheelchairs, toileting and shower chairs, blood pressure cuffs and TTY kits. |
The Texas Department of Health licenses and regulates assisted living communities in Wichita Falls. Regular inspections ensure the cleanliness and security of each group home, and they allow verification of staff training and certification. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page to learn more about these laws.
