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Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Arlington
5 Arlington partner communities work with Patriot Angels to make senior living simpler for veterans. 2 of 5 offer assisted living, and 1 offers memory care, so a move can grow with changing needs. VA Aid & Attendance can add up to $3,845 a month for a qualifying Arlington veteran or spouse. Call (844) 757-3047 for a free eligibility check.
Arlington by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Arlington
No Arlington-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in Texas averages $3,754 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters, and prices in Arlington can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.
If an Arlington resident needs more help later, assisted living in Texas has a statewide median of $5,666 a month and non-medical in-home care $5,720 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).
Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Arlington?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Arlington veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Arlington
About 15,721 veterans live in Arlington, and 6,180 of them are 65 or older. Tarrant County, which includes Arlington, is home to 99,576 veterans, 38,922 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Texas Partner Cities Beyond Arlington
See every city on Independent Living in Texas.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Arlington and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Questions Arlington Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Arlington?
Patriot Angels lists 5 independent living partner communities in Arlington, TX, out of 145 across Texas.
Can an Arlington veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If an Arlington veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.
What if we need more care later?
Among the 5 Arlington partners, 2 also offer assisted living, and 1 offers memory care on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Arlington
Assisted Living in Arlington
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Arlington.
Memory Care in Arlington
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Arlington.
In-Home Care in Arlington
Caregivers who come to the house in Arlington, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow Veterans Pay for Independent LivingComing soon
GuideQuestions to Ask When Touring Independent LivingComing soon
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Looking beyond Arlington? See Independent Living in Texas or the complete guide to independent living.