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Assisted Living in Temple by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Temple
Each of these Temple communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Paying for Assisted Living in Temple
No separate Temple 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 Temple 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 Temple Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Temple 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 Temple
About 7,740 veterans live in Temple, and 2,914 of them are 65 or older. Across Bell County, there are 48,220 veterans, 11,912 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Temple Communities
Dementia down the road
1 of the 2 Temple partners also runs memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
1 Temple partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Temple communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
A Temple community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Temple
Widen the search beyond Temple with these nearby Texas cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Temple and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Temple Assisted Living Questions
Can a Temple veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Temple 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 Temple?
No Temple-only figure is published. The Texas median is $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Temple?
2 in Temple, plus 232 across Texas.
Which Temple communities also offer memory care?
1 of our 2 Temple partners does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Temple community?
Yes. Many Temple families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Temple
Independent living in Temple
For Temple veterans who don’t need daily care yet. One of these partners offers it too.
Memory care in Temple
Secure dementia care in Temple, offered by one of our partners here.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Guide11 Signs It’s Time for Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soonLooking beyond Temple? See Assisted Living in Texas or the national guide.