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Arbor Vista At Stoneway
2814 Stone Way Dr, Houston, TX 77082
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Assisted Living Communities in Houston, Texas
Situated near the Gulf of Mexico, Houston's city center and surrounding suburbs boast a choice of 308 assisted living facilities. These communities provide various forms of support for retirees with reduced mobility, granting a more relaxed lifestyle free of home maintenance. In 2024, seniors pay a median rate of $5,200 for assisted living in Houston, surpassing the state's baseline of $4,915 but remaining below the national standard of $5,350.
Our directory contains 1862 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Houston to guide retirees toward their ideal retirement. The city's providers earn an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
Directory of Assisted Living in Houston, TX
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Avista Place
11643 Echo Spring Lane, Houston, TX 77065
"Welcome to Avista Place Mom and dad are finding it more difficult to live by themselves at home. They need a place where they can have at ..."
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Sun Rose Adult Home
10908 Willowisp Dr, Houston, TX 77035
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BeeHive Homes of Cypress Texas
16220 West Road, Houston, TX 77095
"Beehive Homes has been offering family-style living in a comfortable home-like environment for nearly 30 years. The Beehive Home is a planne..."
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Tender Care Assisted Living 2
7503 Barberton Drive, Houston, TX 77036
"At Tender Care we�re proud to offer, a unique senior living solution that we consider one of the greatest values today. Exceptional assisted..."
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The Reserve at Pearland
2940 Cullen Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It was very good. The rooms are nice, and they have a function room. They have memory reminiscing exercises, music, and crafts. My mother-in-law was in the memory care section. The staff was very good and caring...."
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Laurel Glen at Sugar Land
6400 Oilfield Road, Sugar Land, TX 77479
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt moved to Laurel Glen at Sugar Land. It's a beautiful facility. The staff was wonderful and the price was good. Her apartment is beautiful, clean, and very modern. They have a beautiful outdoor area, a swimming pool, a workout room, and very n..."
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Sycamore Creek Ranch- Shenandoah
8938 Tamina Rd, Shenandoah, TX 77385
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Sycamore Creek Ranch - Shenandoah was very nice. I was there for 30 minutes and everything looked fine and very clean. The staff member during the tour was very friendly, very helpful, and explained things. The dining area looked good. They had large..."
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Eden's Reflection
14719 Armitage Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77498
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Tashna and her staff treat my mother with compassion and a true sense of family. They are knowledgeable at best care practices, and their efforts are evident in her overall comfort at being at this facility...."
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The Village at Sugar Land
2100 Village Living Ct, Sugar Land, TX 77479
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Village at Sugar Land was like a community. We loved the facility. It was very nice and beautifully done, and we were very happy with it. The staff who toured us around was very friendly. They answered all the questions. They sat with us for over..."
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Anderson Independent Home
1423 River Rock Drive, Missouri City, TX 77489
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I was pleased with Anderson Independent Home, the owner, and what she had to offer my parents. I was impressed with the facility. She's a registered nurse and that impressed me. She did a good job. The property was well maintained. The atmosphere wa..."
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Affectionate Care Assisted Living Home
25155 Fulshear Gaston Road, Richmond, TX 77406
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has Alzheimer’s and post breaking her foot has difficulty walking. The staff at Affectionate Care are loving and treat mom like their on mom. The owners and staff have worked with mom to help her regain her mobility and strength. Everyone t..."
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Evergreen Cottages - Jasmine Cottage
21609 Provincial Blvd, Katy, TX 77450
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband was in Evergreen Cottages - Jasmine Cottage. They were very, very nice and were very, very caring there. It was very clean. The staff was always cleaning and always cooking. They watch each resident and they make sure that they get seated ..."
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Everywhere Is Home Residential Assisted Living
7129 Flagler Ave, Pasadena, TX 77505
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister goes to Everywhere Is Home Residential Assisted Living for daycare. It's extremely wonderful. The facility is very clean. The assistance that they give is more than 1 to 1. It's a very small community. The workers are very caring and very a..."
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The Legacy at Long Meadow
10403 Mason Rd, Richmond, TX 77406
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited The Legacy at Long Meadow. We could only see one room. It was a studio apartment and it was very nice. I didn't see a library, although I'm sure there's one there. I didn't see any activities because I was there at the wrong time. The dini..."
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The Reserve at Katy
21601 Provincial Blvd, Katy, TX 77450
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured The Reserve at Katy. It was very good but the expense came into it. The food was good. The facility was nice. It was appropriate. Everybody I spoke to was very good. I would say that everyone is professional and very congenial...."
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Rose Hill Assisted Living
513 FM359, Richmond, TX 77406
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My mother is in Rose Hill Assisted Living. It's very clean. It's a house converted into a facility. It doesn't give you the feeling of the typical run-of-the-mill facility. It's very clean. It doesn't smell. I know that my mother is fed, cleaned, and..."
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Loving Comfort Senior Care
20432 Lana Lane, Porter, TX 77365
5.0
(7 reviews)
"I was very pleased with Loving Comfort Senior Care. It was very nice, and if I had to choose one,it would probably be this one. What stood out to me was that it was friendly and clean, and the people were really happy...."
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A Life Saver Assisted Living LLC
7807 Sundrop Hill Trail, Katy, TX 77493
5.0
(1 reviews)
" A life Saver Assisted Living- I love this place! Will be moving my mom in this year! Friendly staff, beautiful environment. I know she will be safe and well cared for!. I recommend the facility and good job to Thomas, Amy and Jacinta. ..."
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Com for Care Assisted Living
5215 Spruce St, Bellaire, TX 77401
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Com for Care Assisted Living is small, but they're more focused on the patients. My mom has been there for a week now. The staff members are great. My mom speaks Spanish mostly, and the staff speaks Spanish, which is a plus for my mom. Their food is ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Although assisted living costs $285 more than the state baseline in Houston, according to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, many nearby locations bring additional expenses. Retirees pay about $700 more for care in Victoria than in Houston, and they spend $835 more on assisted living in Austin. Killeen offers one of the most budget-friendly alternatives to Houston, with care costing seniors just $4,000 per month.
Houston
$5,200
Texas
$4,915
United States
$5,350
Victoria
$5,900
Austin
$6,035
Killeen
$4,000
How to Pay for Assisted Living in Houston
While some assisted living residents in Houston pay for assisted living expenses entirely out of pocket, many utilize benefits from veteran, state and federal programs to cover or reduce their fees. The following programs help older adults who meet functional, financial or service-related criteria fund long-term care. Depending on the program, qualified individuals may be placed on a waiting list.
- Medicaid: The Texas Medicaid-managed care program, STAR+PLUS, pays for assisted living expenses for residents who need nursing home level-care. Although it doesn’t pay for housing, it covers personal care, housekeeping and meals.
- Medicare: Medicare can help seniors reduce their monthly care bills by covering medically necessary services, including skilled nursing and medication administration. However, this program doesn’t provide coverage for nonmedical custodial services or other supports in assisted living facilities.
- VA Benefits: Veterans may have several options for funding their care, including using cash from disability and non-service related pensions and the VA’s Aid and Attendance program. The VA also operates a veterans’ home in Houston, providing direct care for qualified seniors.
- Private payments: Along with monthly income and retirement savings, seniors have several options for covering remaining assisted living expenses out of pocket. These options include long-term care insurance, getting a reverse mortgage, renting out a home or purchasing an annuity.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Houston
Low-income seniors in Houston may be eligible to receive financial assistance for services received in a licensed assisted living facility or adult foster care home through STAR+PLUS, a Texas Medicaid managed care program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Inflation's Impact on the Cost of Assisted Living in Houston, TX
Historically, long-term care prices have experienced nominal increases year over year. However, consumers in Houston can expect larger price hikes in the 7 to 9% range due to inflation. Statewide, prices are likely to increase by 11% between 2022 and 2024, compared to 18% for the Houston metropolitan area. This means consumers may pay $4,175 per month compared to $3,539 in 2022. Communities such as Pearland, Sugar Land and The Woodlands are expected to see similar increases that push average rates into the mid to upper $3,000s from a base of $2,840 to $3,300.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $3,539 | $3,877 | $4,175 |
| U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
| Texas | $3,134 | $3,312 | $3,481 |
| The Woodlands | $3,383 | $3,706 | $3,991 |
| Pearland | $2,841 | $3,113 | $3,352 |
| Sugar Land | $3,301 | $3,616 | $3,894 |
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Prices don't vary much across the different types of care in Houston, but adult day care offers considerable savings of $3,792 over assisted living. For seniors who need nonmedical help at home and don't want to relocate, home care costs just $4,671 per month. A need for medical expertise increases expenses for retirees with chronic health conditions, as semi-private rooms in nursing homes cost $518 more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$4,671
Home Health Care
$5,148
Adult Day Health Care
$1,408
Assisted Living Facility
$5,200
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$5,718
Free and Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Houston,TX
There are many resources in Houston,TX that assist seniors in their retirement. caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring's Texas state page.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | 800-296-2606 | The ombudsman ensures assisted living facilities in Houston follow federal and state laws that protect residents. Seniors can contact their ombudsman for assistance with resolving complaints and finding ways to pay for services. |
| Harris County Veterans Services Office | 281-876-6600 | The VSO helps veterans and their survivors identify and apply for the benefits they qualify for, including pension, compensation, medical and death benefits. |
| Senior Rides and More | 713-772-8181 | Senior Rides and More provides free transportation for essential errands. It also supports seniors through minor household repairs and conducts regular wellness checks by phone. |
| Independent Living Services Program | 713-974-4621 | This organization distributes assistive technology, including home and vehicle modifications, prosthetics and environmental control systems. |
| Harris County Area Agency on Aging | 832-393-4301 | The countywide AAA administers supportive programs for those aged 60 and over in Houston. It offers benefits counseling, information and referrals and nutrition and health promotion programs. |
| Nutrition Programs | 832-393-4301 | Houston seniors can access two nutrition programs, including community dining services and home-delivered meals. Additionally, the county funds transportation services to congregate meal sites for eligible individuals. |
| Bay Area Meals on Wheels | 832-240-6515 | Bay Area Meals on Wheels has over 150 volunteers who deliver meals to housebound seniors in Houston, addressing hunger for those unable to obtain meals due to age, injury or disability. |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | 713-533-4900 | Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston partners with local organizations to deliver weekday meals to seniors. It also provides pet food through the Animeals program and offers preventative veterinary services through its Aniheals program. |
| YWCA Houston Meals on Wheels | 713-640-6817 | YWCA Houston Centers for Senior Life hosts daily congregate meals for those aged 60 and over at 11 sites throughout the Houston area. Seniors unable to attend meal sites may qualify for home-delivered meals. |
| Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project | 855-825-7787 | This program provides free durable medical equipment loans for qualified seniors in Houston. Depending on availability, equipment may include basic wheelchairs, canes, walkers and bathroom equipment. |
| Houston Volunteer Lawyers | 713-228-0735 | Through this nonprofit program, volunteer attorneys help seniors navigate civil legal issues, such as obtaining veterans' benefits, disputing denied health insurance claims and completing wills and estate planning documents. |
| Adult Services Division | 713-394-4000 | The county's Adult Services Division operates two programs for seniors. The Guardianship Program has case managers who oversee clients' daily needs, and the Senior Justice Assessment Center provides legal assistance to those aged 60 and over who've experienced elder abuse. |
| Harris County Community Services Department Home Repair Program | 832-927-4955 | The Home Repair Program addresses hazards in program participants' homes that could compromise their health and safety. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 62 years old or disabled. |
| Care Connection Aging & Disability Resource Center | 855-937-2372 | Care Connection provides comprehensive information on long-term care options and ways to pay for services. It publishes details on benefits counseling, special Medicare programs and RODIE transportation. |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston | 713-838-9050 | Easter Seals serves caregivers in the Houston region through respite services and emergency assistance, and it operates an adult day program for seniors. For veterans, it offers mental health services, case management and assistive technology. |
| PINNACLE Senior Center | 832-471-2760 | The local senior center operates weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It hosts activities, such as table games and age-friendly fitness classes, along with volunteer-led activities, including sewing and knitting classes and weekly devotionals. |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | 713-595-8196 | RSVP of Southeast Texas provides exclusive volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over. Through this program, seniors can serve in local government offices, nonprofit organizations, schools and senior centers. |
| Houston & Southeast Texas Alzheimer's Association | 800-272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association organizes early-stage engagement activities, support groups and fundraising opportunities for seniors and families in Houston. It has case managers who help families navigate long-term care options for loved ones with dementia. |
| Houston Social Security Offices | 800-772-1213 800-325-0778 (TTY) | Houston has four Social Security field offices, providing high access to in-person assistance. At these locations, seniors get help with submitting applications for retirement and disability benefits and Medicare. |
| Houston Metro Senior Fare Cards | 713-635-4000 713-635-6993 (TTY) | Seniors aged 65 to 69 who use the city's public transportation system qualify for a discounted fare of $0.60 on local buses, METRORail, METRORapid and METRO curb2curb services. Services are free for those aged 70 and over. |
| Houston Southwest Vet Center | 713-523-0884 | This vet center provides confidential mental health services at no cost to veterans and their families, as well as VA benefits assistance. Qualified individuals receive help in person, over the phone or through video chat. |
| Houston West Vet Center | 713-682-2288 | At this vet center, veterans obtain counseling services, VA benefits assistance and mental health services for conditions such as depression, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. |
| Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center | 713-791-1414 | The local VA medical center provides cardiology, dental care, diabetic support, internal medicine and neurology, among other services. It administers vaccine and pharmacy services and houses a walk-in urgent care clinic. |
| Spring Vet Center | 281-537-7812 | Spring Vet Center provides counseling, addiction and substance use care and referral services for qualified veterans. It also connects them to community resources that help them enroll in VA benefits. |
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Houston
- Internationally recognized as home to some of the best hospitals in the world, Houston accommodates assisted living residents’ medical needs through more than 85 hospitals within its limits and surrounding suburbs. These include Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical center and cancer hospital.
- Houston experiences hot, humid summers with average daytime temperatures between 89 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit and nearly constant muggy conditions. While many assisted living residents rely on their facilities’ indoor features throughout the summer, winter brings milder temperatures of 63 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, making outdoor activities and amenities more appealing.
- Houston’s cost of living runs about 3% above the state norm but falls 3% below the national average, helping many assisted living residents live comfortably on their retirement income.
- Houston’s crime frequency exceeds state and national norms, as well as typical rates for similarly sized cities, with the city reporting around 57 incidents per 1,000 people every year. Fortunately, assisted living facilities promote residents’ safety through transportation escorts and security measures, such as alarm systems.
- As a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network, Houston has a detailed action plan for creating a favorable environment for seniors. This plan includes affordable housing, safe transportation and streamlined health and community services.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Houston
Houston Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living Services and Amenities in Houston
Along with providing daily supports, assisted living communities in Houston promote seniors’ quality of life through engaging amenities and convenient services. These features create an enriching environment by contributing to lifelong learning, encouraging social connections and providing opportunities to explore hobbies. Communities also prioritize residents’ health through fitness programs and access to medical care, helping them maintain their physical well-being.
- Medical concierge services: These services include coordinating medical appointments, providing routine health monitoring, maintaining communication with health care providers and ensuring residents take their medications as directed by their doctor.
- Libraries: Many assisted living facilities have on-site libraries with comfortable seating and a variety of reading materials.
- On-site hair salon: Licensed beauticians provide salon services, such as manicures, haircuts and coloring services.
- In-room kitchens: Fully equipped private kitchens let residents continue making their favorite meals. See the Caring.com database for a list of the 77 local assisted living communities with this amenity.
- Communal dining room: For those who don’t want the hassle of planning, preparing and cleaning up after meals, assisted living facilities have communal dining rooms.
For more details on how assisted living residences in Houston support seniors’ health and quality of life, speak with a Caring.com Family Advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Houston
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Diana
5.0
Review of Novellus Kingwood
We toured Novellus Kingwood. The community itself was great. The rooms were nice and big. The unit was almost like a studio apartment for my father. They were very sweet when it came to giving us a...
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Cynthia
5.0
Review of Proveer At Northgate
We toured the assisted living of Proveer At Northgate. It was very nice, and they're very personable. It's not as full as other places. It's a large facility, but they only have 15 residents. That...
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Cynthia
5.0
Review of Apex Oaks at Cypress
We toured the assisted living of Apex Oaks at Cypress. They were very sympathetic and very understanding. The person who accommodated us was very personable. They make you feel comfortable with...
