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Arlington in 4 Numbers
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Arlington
Each of these Arlington communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Arlington Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Arlington figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Texas median of $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025), $534 under the U.S. median of $6,200. In Arlington, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Texas assisted living median | $5,666 | $1,821 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Texas in-home care | $5,720 | $1,875 |
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for Assisted Living in Arlington?
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Arlington veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Arlington Veterans and Their Families
About 15,721 veterans live in Arlington, and 6,180 of them are 65 or older. Across Tarrant County, there are 99,576 veterans, 38,922 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Choosing Assisted Living in Arlington
Dementia down the road
3 of the 5 Arlington partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
2 Arlington partners also offer independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Arlington community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Arlington and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Arlington
Other Texas assisted living pages within driving distance of Arlington.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Arlington and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Arlington Assisted Living Questions
Can a Arlington veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Arlington who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Arlington?
No Arlington-only figure is published. The Texas median is $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Arlington?
5 in Arlington, plus 232 across Texas.
Which Arlington communities also offer memory care?
3 of our 5 Arlington partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Arlington community?
Yes. Many Arlington families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Arlington
Independent living in Arlington
Active retirement in Arlington, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Arlington
Secure dementia care in Arlington, offered by 3 of our partners here.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideSenior Living Tour ChecklistComing soon
GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →Looking beyond Arlington? See Assisted Living in Texas or the national guide.