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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 18 families in Odessa access the VA benefits they've earned.
Odessa in 3 Numbers
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Odessa
This Odessa community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Odessa
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Odessa.
What Assisted Living Costs in Odessa
No separate Odessa 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. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet. Ask each Odessa 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 Odessa?
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Odessa veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
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How Many Veterans Live in Odessa
About 3,794 veterans live in Odessa, and 1,445 of them are 65 or older. Across Ector County, there are 5,261 veterans, 2,078 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Odessa Communities
Care-level pricing
Ask how an Odessa 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 Odessa and how far it goes.
Check the state record
Look up any Odessa community’s inspection history with HHSC before you sign.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Odessa
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Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Odessa Assisted Living Questions
Can an Odessa veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Odessa 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 Odessa?
No Odessa-only figure is published. The Texas median is $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Odessa?
Just one, in Odessa, plus 248 across Texas.
Does an Odessa community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Odessa community.
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Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Odessa? See Assisted Living in Texas or the national guide.
