The charming West Texas town of Big Spring features outstanding Tex-Mex restaurants, family-friendly entertainment and a dynamic arts and culture scene. It’s home to about 30,000 residents and a senior community that makes up about 11% of the population. The Big Spring Symphony and Hall Center for the Arts at Howard College provide live entertainment throughout the year, while the Heritage Museum of Big Spring features information and artifacts from the city’s earliest residents. Retirees won’t want to miss out on playing a round of golf on the scenic hills of the Comanche Trail Golf Course or relaxing by the pool at the Russ McEwen Family Aquatic Center.Â
Assisted living enables older adults to remain in the communities they love while receiving the care they need for optimal quality of life. These facilities provide help with daily tasks such as personal care services, meals and transportation. On average, assisted living services in Big Spring cost $5,250 per month, higher than state and national medians.Â
This guide provides an overview of the benefits and considerations for retiring to Big Springs. It also provides more in-depth information on local senior care costs and the agencies and programs available to older adults.Â
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Big Spring is among the most expensive cities in Texas for assisted living services, with seniors paying $5,250 per month for this level of care. No surveyed cities in Texas have higher monthly costs, but in McAllen, monthly fees are comparable at $5,075. In Odessa, assisted living facilities charge $4,842 per month on average, and in Austin, fees are comparable to the national average at $4,250. Texarkana is the most budget-friendly option in the state at $2,600. Â
Texas
$3,998
The United States
$4,300
Texarkana
$2,600
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$4,250
Odessa
$4,842
McAllen
$5,075
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living care costs about $5,250 per month in Big Spring. This is nearly $1,300 higher than the statewide median of $3,998 and about $950 higher than the national rate of $4,300, placing Big Spring among the more expensive cities for this level of care.  Â
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services can help seniors find assisted living homes in Big Spring, Texas, within their budget and that provide the level of care they require. Those with Medicaid, Medicare or SSI income, may be eligible for assisted living financing. The STAR+PLUS serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement and covering the cost of assisted living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
sWhile many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Transitioning to assisted living is easier with professional support from specialists who provide information on local care options, community-based services and ways to pay for care. The following table provides an overview of the resources available to older adults in the Big Spring region. Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin | (432) 563-1061Â Â (800) 491-4636 | The Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin has HICAP counselors that provide free, impartial health insurance options counseling for seniors. Older adults can schedule one-on-one consultations with trained volunteers for answers to questions regarding Medicare benefits, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which can help them assess their options for paying for assisted living. The agency also provides community-based services such as congregate meals, medical transportation and case management. |
| Senior Center | (432) 267-1628 | Big Spring’s local senior center is open to residents aged 50 and over. At the center, members participate in curated activities such as games, the annual Health and Information Fair, health and wellness services such as blood pressure checks, periodic health screenings and affordable congregate lunches served daily. |
| Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas | (432) 686-0647  (800) 926-5630 | Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas is a local nonprofit organization with volunteer lawyers and legal professionals who provide free legal advice, assistance and representation for those aged 60 and over. Big Spring seniors can call the Midland office for one-on-one help resolving issues such as Social Security overpayment, denied Medicare claims and issues related to the quality of care in their assisted living facilities. |
| Texas Veterans Commission Midland Office | (432) 688-4879 | The closest benefits office is the Texas Veterans Commission office in Midland, about 40 miles west of Big Spring. This office provides over-the-phone assistance with locating and applying for benefits that may help cover assisted living services, including the Aid and Attendance benefit. |
Big Spring-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
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I did an in-person tour of Marcy Place. I thought it was a good visit. They were very nice people and it went really well. The person who did the tour was nice, friendly, and open. She answered my...
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