Texas Assisted Living Facilities

Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Assisted living is part of a continuum of long term care services that provides a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence.

Cost of Assisted Living in Texas

The average cost of assisted living in Texas, as of 2021, per Genworth's Cost of Care Survey 2020, is $3,988 / month, which is a few hundred dollars under the national average of $4,300 / month.

Assisted living costs in Texas vary with the residence, apartment size, and types of services needed. The basic rate may cover all services or there may be additional charges for special services.

Traditionally, Medicare does not cover the costs of assisted living or long-term care facilities. However, Medicare will cover qualified healthcare costs while your loved one is living at a certain facility. Medicare is more often used to pay for a skilled nursing facility or home health care.

Most assisted living residences charge on a month-to-month lease arrangement, but a few require long-term arrangements. Assisted living is of often less expensive than home health or nursing home care in the same geographic area.

Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Understanding Types of Assisted Living (A & B)

Type A Facility - Provides care for residents who do not require routine attendance during sleeping hours and are capable of following directions in an emergency.
Type B Facility - For residents who do require staff assistance to evacuate and who are not capable of following directions in an emergency and require nighttime attendance.

Apartment Sizes and Services

Assisted living residents usually live in their own semi-private or private apartments, which include a furnished or unfurnished bedroom, kitchen area, and bathroom. Various types of apartments are available such as private studio apartments, one-bedroom private apartments, one-bedroom shared apartments, and dormitory-style bedroom arrangements.

Assisted living can include:

Assistance with daily living activities ADL's (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, etc.)
Central dining programs that include three meals a day
Educational activities
Emergency call systems in private and common areas
Exercise activities
Health services and medication administration
Housekeeping and maintenance
Organized recreational activities
Personal and/or non-personal laundry services
Social services and religious activities
Transportation arrangements
Wellness programs
24-hour security

To re-cap, assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care. Living spaces can be individual rooms, apartments, suites or shared apartments. The facilities generally provide a home-like setting and are physically designed to promote the resident's independence.

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