Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Porter, TX below include 24 Assisted Living facilities with 13 reviews. On average in Porter, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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"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...."
"I currently have my mother in Caring Hands and she likes it and I feel very happy with the choice. It is a small residential home that has a maximum capacity of about 15 residents, both in private and semi-private rooms, and mostly women. Becaus..."
"Landon Ridge Kingwood would be the one I liked the most. I liked the availability of nursing care, the attention to detail, and the friendliness of their staff. The facility was classy and very clean. They had a salon, a doctor's/physical therapy roo..."
"Great management & fantastic team members. Rooms are nice, food is great and overall a nice facility. Although no place can be perfect Rosemont comes pretty close! My grandmother was there. My in-laws were there. Currently my mother is there. If a..."
"My family LOVE the fact the care staff is definitely top tier! very respectful and responsive. The building is dated but the service and staff makes all the difference. A must see!...and the home-made cinnamon rolls "chef kiss!" good...."
"We sent my grandmother here for long term care that we couldn’t provide at home. This place is truly amazing. Clean, safe, fully functional. The staff are wonderful and very caring. The owner Renee communicates well and is genuinely here to help fami..."
"I used to live in Watercrest at Kingwood, and I hated that place. My husband died there. I feel that the only good thing I can say about it is that the caregivers were very, very good, very kind, and very caring, but the food was almost inedible. I w..."
"I visited Estia Care LLC because I was referred to that place by a friend of mine who put her mother there. Her mother was there for two and a half years and she is very, very pleased with it. Once I met the lady who runs it and owns it, I was also i..."
"We went to Total Love Care I. It was a beautiful place, it was very nice, it was clean, and everybody was really helpful. However, once my father saw the doors locked, he panicked. The staff was great, very helpful, kind, and very thorough. I was ver..."
"I am a resident of Watercrest at Kingwood Garden Village. They have access to occupational therapy and therapists on a voluntarily. They have a lot of activities of various types that the people here can participate in. Most of the people are members..."
"My mother was at the facility for over 2 1/2 years and I felt that she received exceptional care.
This facility is for clients that need full-time care.
There are a maximum of about 12 residents, so each resident receives very personalized ca..."
"Loving Touch Resident Care was a house, but it was clean. Tanya, the person that runs it, was pretty nice and helpful. I don't have any complaints. The rooms were tidy, nice, clean, and homey. There are also TVs in the rooms. The residents could sit ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Porter, TX and Nearby Cities
Shenandoah
$5,125
The Woodlands
$4,757
Spring
$4,092
Kingwood
$4,069
US
$4,000
Porter
$3,900
Humble
$3,401
Paying for Assisted Living in Porter
Assisted Living costs in Porter start around $3,900 per month on average,
while the nationwide average cost of
assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Porter and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such
as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Porter
The Texas Department of Health and Human Services provides placement and partial financial assistance for seniors who need help with assisted living costs. The STAR+PLUS program is open to those receiving Medicare, Medicaid or SSI income. It serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement and covering the cost of 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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Porter
Porter and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies
and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or
currently residing in an assisted living
community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as
geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding
home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Porter, please visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Porter
The town of Porter, Texas, is a small community considered part of the Houston metro area. A quieter area, Porter is still close enough to Houston's city center to provide entertainment, shopping, access to public transportation and medical care. Many seniors enjoy the shopping and dining options along the waterway or visits to the newly opened Glade Cultural Center.
There are seven assisted living communities in Porter and nearly 100 in the greater Houston area. These facilities are regulated by the Texas Department of Health and Senior Services, which bases licenses on the level of care residents require. Assisted living facilities are considered Type A facilities, meaning that residents are able to evacuate without assistance in an emergency and do not require overnight supervision.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Porter
Weather along the Gulf Coast, where Porter is located, means long, hot summers and winters with no snow. Seniors who are sensitive to the heat may not enjoy living here, although the warmer winters are a respite for aging joints. July average high temperatures are 96 degrees and average January lows are 44.
The cost of living in Porter is 105.1, compared to a U.S. average of 100. Healthcare and grocery costs are slightly lower than the national average; however, housing is slightly higher. Assisted living fees here may be less than other suburbs in the Houston metro area as lower housing costs may influence operating costs.
Crime rates in Porter are close to the national average. While violent crimes are slightly higher, property crimes, including petty theft and car break-ins, are lower.
Porter is part of the Houston's Metro public transportation system, which operates throughout the city and suburbs. Seniors and those with a qualifying disability may be eligible for reduced rates.
Porter, as part of the greater Houston area, is home to world-class medical facilities, including Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital and Houston Methodist hospital branches, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Porter, as a suburb of Houston, is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Porter
Porter-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Jerilyn
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Caring Hands Assisted Living, LLC
My friend lived in Caring Hands Assisted Living for two months. The home was clean and always smelled nice, but it's best for people who have Alzheimer's that don't know about what's going on. If...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Caring Hands Assisted Living, LLC
I currently have my mother in Caring Hands and she likes it and I feel very happy with the choice. It is a small residential home that has a maximum capacity of about 15 residents, both in...
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...