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Kleberg Nursing and Rehabilitation
316 General Cavazos Blvd, Kingsville, TX 78363
"When you are faced with a hospitalization due to an injury, illness or a surgery, all you can think about is getting better and returning ho..."
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Assisted Living Communities in Kingsville, Texas
Centrally located between the scenic Gulf Coast and rugged brushland, Kingsville offers a beautiful backdrop for retirement living. Its revitalized downtown district features historic buildings that house unique shops and restaurants, and the 1904 Train Depot Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the city’s past. The city’s affordability may appeal to those with budget considerations, and year-round warm temperatures provide plenty of opportunities to fish on Baffin Bay or look for one of the region’s 350+ species of birds. Over 25,000 people live here, about 12% of them aged 65 and over.
As seniors’ care needs change, assisted living provides individualized care that supports residents’ independence and quality of life. Kingsville is a relatively affordable city for this type of care, with seniors paying approximately $3,260 per month for services.
This guide outlines how assisted living fees vary across Texas and provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of obtaining care in Kingsville. It also summarizes programs and agencies that serve local seniors.Â
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The Premier of Alice
800 Coyote Trail, Alice, TX 78332
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My dad is in The Premier of Alice. The facility is new and very clean. The staff is very efficient and excellent. We feel that my dad is being well taken care of. He loves the food. He said they are very good cooks. He's a picky eater, but he loves i..."
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Trisun Care Center-river Ridge
3922 W RIVER DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78410
3.0
(7 reviews)
"Have a younger brother that was a patient for physical therapy at River Ridge for 2 weeks. He is blind, diabetic and on dialysis. The caretakers were exceptional. They checked on him several times a day. Since there were no phones in the rooms we got..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Texas is a generally affordable state for assisted living, with monthly fees coming in at $3,998, about $300 lower than the national median of $4,300. Some cities are even more economical, including Kingsville, where monthly rates average $3,260, and Tyler, where care is a little cheaper at $3,450. Texarkana is the most affordable city in the state at $2,600. Victoria is the state’s priciest city for assisted living at $5,525. Â
Kingsville/Corpus Christi
$3,260
Texas
$3,998
The United States
$4,300
Texarkana
$2,600
Victoria
$5,525
Tyler
$3,450
Paying for Assisted Living in Kingsville
Assisted living rates for Kingsville aren’t listed in the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, so monthly fees in this city are based on rates charge in Corpus Christi. Here, seniors pay $3,260 per month for this level of care. Â
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Kingsville
Seniors in Kingsville may be eligible to receive assistance paying for assisted living through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Services include placement into facilities that match the level of care needed. Seniors who receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits, or who have SSI income or VA benefits, may also be eligible for payment assistance through the STAR+PLUS program. It serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While 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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Kingsville seniors have several care options, depending on whether they want to live at home or in a community or if they need skilled nursing services. Adult day health care, in which seniors live in their own home but attend a daytime facility where they enjoy congregate meals and social activities and receive some nursing services, is the cheapest option at $696, followed by assisted living at $3,260. Home care, which features personal care services in the individual’s home, and home health care, which also provides some skilled nursing services, both cost $3,928 per month. Nursing home care is the priciest option at $5,519. Â
Home Care
$3,928
Home Health Care
$3,928
Adult Day Health Care
$696
Assisted Living
$3,260
Nursing Home
$5,519
Free Assisted Living Resources in Kingsville
Transitioning to assisted living can be a challenge, but seniors in Kingsville have access to several nonprofit organizations that help them assess their options and identify ways to cover services. The following agencies help older adults access community-based services and supports, apply for public programs that may help cover care costs and connect with social and recreational programs.  Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend | (361) 883-3935 | The Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend is an independent, nonprofit agency that serves seniors through a broad range of programs, including congregate meals, nonemergency medical transportation, care coordination and benefits counseling. It has specialists who provide information and assistance for seniors, helping them link with services and agencies that can meet their needs. |
| Veterans Services | (361) 595-8552 | Kleberg County’s Veterans Services Office is located in Kingsville. At this office, trained advisors screen veterans for benefits such as pension programs, disability compensation, health care services and the Aid and Attendance benefit, a monthly cash benefit that can be used toward assisted living fees. They can also help veterans determine whether they qualify for placement in a VA assisted living facility, which may be an affordable alternative to private communities. |
| Texas Legal Services Center | (800) 622-2520 | The Texas Legal Services Center provides an array of free legal services for those aged 60 and over through volunteer lawyers and legal professionals. Through this nonprofit agency, seniors can get help with issues such as assigning powers of attorney and creating simple wills, reviewing assisted living facility contracts, estate planning and determining what services and amenities aren’t included in the facility’s contracted monthly fees. Seniors can also get help with applying for and managing public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. |
| Texas HICAP | (800) 252-9240 | There are three agencies in the Kingsville region that provide access to the statewide Health Insurance, Counseling and Advocacy Program. HICAP provides unbiased health insurance options counseling for seniors. It’s operated primarily by trained volunteers who answer seniors’ questions regarding their Medicare benefits and help them compare available Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans. Volunteers can also help seniors determine whether they qualify for the state’s Medicaid program, which may help cover assisted living expenses, and compare long-term care insurance options. All services are free and confidential. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Kingsville
Kingsville-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.
