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Assisted Living in Houston by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Houston
Each of these Houston communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
What Assisted Living Costs in Houston
No separate Houston 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. Rates at each Houston community vary with the apartment and the care level in the service plan.
| 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 |
Find Out What a Houston Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Houston veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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Houston Veterans and Their Families
About 62,437 veterans live in Houston, and 28,540 of them are 65 or older. Across Harris County, there are 151,833 veterans, 61,316 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Houston Communities
Dementia down the road
15 of the 19 Houston partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
10 Houston partners also offer independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Houston 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 Houston and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Houston
Widen the search beyond Houston with these nearby Texas cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Houston Assisted Living Questions
Can a Houston veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Houston 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 Houston?
No Houston-only figure is published. The Texas median is $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Houston?
19 in Houston, plus 232 across Texas.
Which Houston communities also offer memory care?
15 of our 19 Houston partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Houston community?
Yes. Many Houston families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Houston
Independent living in Houston
For Houston veterans who don’t need daily care yet. 10 of these partners offer it too.
Memory care in Houston
Secure dementia care in Houston, offered by 15 of our partners here.
In-home care in Houston
Caregivers who come to the house, for Houston veterans staying home longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Looking beyond Houston? See Assisted Living in Texas or the national guide.