Monthly and annual senior-care costs for Texas.
Assisted living in Texas runs about $4,230 a month on average, or $50,760 a year, based on this site's 2026 cost model. That puts Texas about 6% below the $4,500 national average for a studio unit with light daily care. Medicare will not pay for any of the Texas figure above.
These are statewide Texas averages for a studio or one-bedroom unit with light daily care, drawn from this site's 2026 cost model. Every Texas community sets its own price, so treat the table as a planning start, not a quote.
| Period | Texas average |
|---|---|
| Daily | $139 |
| Weekly | $975 |
| Monthly | $4,230 |
| Annual | $50,760 |
The $4,230 a month figure is a baseline for Texas: a studio or one-bedroom unit, three meals, and light help with dressing, bathing, or medication reminders. Add a private room, memory care, or more hands-on nursing support and the Texas price climbs from there. The assisted living cost calculator prices the exact Texas combination instead of the statewide average alone.
The $4,230 Texas figure comes from this site's 2026 cost model, which starts at the $4,500 national monthly average for a studio unit with light care and adjusts it by regional cost band. Texas sits in a band that runs about 6% below that national number. The model does not call individual communities, so for a binding number, ask Texas communities directly for a current rate sheet.
The $4,230 figure covers a studio or one-bedroom unit, three meals a day, and light help with daily tasks like bathing or medication reminders. Memory care, a private room, or heavier nursing needs push the Texas price higher than this baseline.
Some Texas costs may qualify as medical expenses if the resident is chronically ill under IRS rules and a doctor has certified a plan of care. A tax professional familiar with Texas and federal rules can confirm whether it applies to a specific situation.
Texas Medicaid does not pay for room and board in assisted living, but most states, Texas included, run a waiver program that can cover personal care once a resident has spent down to the asset limit. Rules and waiting lists vary, so contact the Texas Medicaid office directly.