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Friendswood in 4 Numbers
Friendswood Assisted Living Communities We Work With
This Friendswood community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Paying for Assisted Living in Friendswood
No separate Friendswood 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. Ask each Friendswood community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| 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 Friendswood?
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Friendswood 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
How Many Veterans Live in Friendswood
About 2,631 veterans live in Friendswood, and 1,040 of them are 65 or older. Across Galveston County, there are 19,934 veterans, 8,376 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Friendswood Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
This Friendswood partner also runs memory care, so a move may not be needed if memory declines.
Room to start independent
1 Friendswood partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Friendswood communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Friendswood and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Friendswood
Other Texas assisted living pages within driving distance of Friendswood.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Friendswood Assisted Living Questions
Can a Friendswood veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Friendswood 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 Friendswood?
No Friendswood-only figure is published. The Texas median is $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Friendswood?
Just one, in Friendswood, plus 232 across Texas.
Which Friendswood communities also offer memory care?
Our Friendswood partner does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Friendswood community?
Yes. Many Friendswood families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Friendswood
Independent living in Friendswood
Active retirement in Friendswood, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Friendswood
Secure dementia care in Friendswood, offered by one of our partners here.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Guide11 Signs It’s Time for Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soonLooking beyond Friendswood? See Assisted Living in Texas or the national guide.