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Waco Assisted Living at a Glance
Waco Assisted Living Communities We Work With
Each of these Waco communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
What Assisted Living Costs in Waco
No separate Waco 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 Waco 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 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Waco
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Waco 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 Waco
About 7,121 veterans live in Waco, and 2,917 of them are 65 or older. Across McLennan County, there are 14,566 veterans, 6,465 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Waco Communities
Dementia down the road
3 of the 4 Waco partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
1 Waco partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Waco communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
A Waco community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Waco
Widen the search beyond Waco with these nearby Texas cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Waco Assisted Living Questions
Can a Waco veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Waco 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 Waco?
No Waco-only figure is published. The Texas median is $5,666 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Waco?
4 in Waco, plus 232 across Texas.
Which Waco communities also offer memory care?
3 of our 4 Waco partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Waco community?
Yes. Many Waco families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Waco
Independent living in Waco
For Waco veterans who don’t need daily care yet. One of these partners offers it too.
Memory care in Waco
Dementia-trained staff and secure settings for Waco families.
In-home care in Waco
Caregivers who come to the house, for Waco veterans staying home longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
GuideSenior Living Tour ChecklistComing soon
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soonLooking beyond Waco? See Assisted Living in Texas or the national guide.