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Austin in 4 Numbers
Austin Assisted Living Communities We Work With
Each of these Austin communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Austin Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits
No separate Austin 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 Austin, 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 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Austin
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Austin 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
Veterans in Austin
About 30,791 veterans live in Austin, and 11,642 of them are 65 or older. Across Travis County, there are 46,722 veterans, 17,876 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Austin Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
7 of the 11 Austin partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
5 Austin partners also offer independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Austin 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 Austin and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Austin
Other Texas assisted living pages within driving distance of Austin.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Austin Assisted Living Questions
Can a Austin veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Austin 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 Austin?
No Austin-only figure is published. The Texas median is $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Austin?
11 in Austin, plus 232 across Texas.
Which Austin communities also offer memory care?
7 of our 11 Austin partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Austin community?
Yes. Many Austin families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Austin
Independent living in Austin
For Austin veterans who don’t need daily care yet. 5 of these partners offer it too.
Memory care in Austin
Dementia-trained staff and secure settings for Austin families.
In-home care in Austin
Caregivers who come to the house, for Austin veterans staying home longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideSenior Living Tour ChecklistComing soon
GuideDoes VA Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living in Texas?Read guide →
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →Looking beyond Austin? See Assisted Living in Texas or the national guide.