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Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Waco
3 Waco partner communities work with Patriot Angels to make senior living simpler for veterans. 1 of 3 offers 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 Waco veteran or spouse. Check eligibility free or call (844) 757-3047.
Waco by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Waco
No Waco-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 Waco can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.
If a Waco 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 Waco?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Waco 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 Waco
About 7,121 veterans live in Waco, and 2,917 of them are 65 or older. McLennan County, which includes Waco, is home to 14,566 veterans, 6,465 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Texas Partner Cities Beyond Waco
See every city on Independent Living in Texas.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Questions Waco Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Waco?
Patriot Angels lists 3 independent living partner communities in Waco, TX, out of 145 across Texas.
Can a Waco veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If a Waco 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 3 Waco partners, 1 also offers assisted living, and 1 offers memory care on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Waco
Assisted Living in Waco
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Waco.
Memory Care in Waco
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Waco.
In-Home Care in Waco
Caregivers who come to the house in Waco, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow Veterans Pay for Independent LivingComing soon
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Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Looking beyond Waco? See Independent Living in Texas or the complete guide to independent living.