Cost & Pricing Guide
How Much Does Assisted Living Cost in Texas?
In Texas, assisted living costs vary by location, room type, care needs, and services included. This guide explains typical price ranges, what drives them, and how to compare communities apples-to-apples.
Reviewed by Pine Lodge Administrator, Licensed Assisted Living Administrator · Last updated June 2026
What is the average assisted living cost in Texas?
Direct answer: Genworth/CareScout reported a 2024 Texas median of about $63,000 per year (roughly $5,250 per month) for assisted living communities, compared with about $70,800 nationally. Actual cost depends on the community, room type, and how much daily care a resident needs.
Those are medians — real quotes range widely. Large metro communities in Dallas, Austin, and Houston often run higher, while smaller East Texas communities like Pine Lodge in Henderson are frequently more affordable. The only way to compare fairly is to look at what each monthly price actually includes.
Monthly vs. annual cost
Communities usually quote a monthly rate, but it helps to think annually when planning how to fund care from income, savings, or a home sale. A $5,250 monthly all-in figure is about $63,000 per year. Build in a modest annual increase and any expected change in care level when you project multi-year costs.
What affects the price?
Base rent vs. care charges
The apartment and essentials vs. the personal-care level a resident needs.
Private vs. shared room
Private apartments cost more; companion suites lower the per-person price.
Medication assistance
Medication management and administration are commonly billed on top of rent.
Personal care support
Help with bathing, dressing, mobility, and toileting raises the care level.
Move-in fees
Many communities charge a one-time community or move-in fee.
Second occupant
Couples usually pay a second-person fee plus any added care.
How Pine Lodge pricing compares
| Option | What you get | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|
| In-home care (full-time) | Caregiver hours at home; you still cover housing, food, utilities | Can exceed assisted living once hours are high |
| Assisted living (Pine Lodge) | Apartment, meals, housekeeping, activities, 24-hr staff + care level | All-inclusive; often below large-metro communities |
| Nursing home | 24-hour skilled nursing care | Substantially higher |
Comparing home care specifically? See our full assisted living vs. home care cost breakdown.
How to compare communities apples-to-apples
- Ask for the base rent and a written list of what it includes.
- Ask how care levels are assessed and what each level costs.
- Confirm the medication management fee and how it is billed.
- Ask about the one-time community/move-in fee and deposits.
- Confirm the second-occupant fee for couples.
- Ask how often rates change and how much notice you receive.
- Get the all-in monthly estimate for the actual care level needed.
Call 903-657-1563 for a transparent, personalized Pine Lodge quote.
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Reviewed by Pine Lodge Administrator
Licensed Assisted Living Administrator · Last updated June 2026
Our guides are reviewed by the Pine Lodge administrative team, who operate a Texas HHSC-licensed assisted living community in Henderson and work with local families every day on care assessments, pricing, move-in planning, respite stays, and urgent placement.
About this guide
This guide is provided for general educational purposes to help Texas families plan for assisted living. Pricing examples are illustrative and vary by care needs, room type, and services; contact Pine Lodge for a current, personalized quote. Nothing here is legal, financial, or medical advice. Licensing and regulatory details reference the Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 247 and Texas Administrative Code Title 26, Part I, Chapter 553, administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC); consult HHSC directly for the most current requirements.