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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Texas is $4,569, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Small area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of assisted living in Small, TX

The average cost of senior living in Texas is $4,569 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Texas vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Texas

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Texas	U.S.	Cost difference
Assisted Living	$4,569/mo	$5,830/mo	21.6% below national median
Memory Care	$6,223/mo	$6,999/mo	11.1% below national median
Independent Living	$3,090/mo	$3,520/mo	12.2% below national median

Assisted Living

Texas:$4,569/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:21.6% below national median

Memory Care

Texas:$6,223/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:11.1% below national median

Independent Living

Texas:$3,090/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:12.2% below national median

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Small, TX

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Small.

Private income options in Texas

Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.

VA benefits in Texas

Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.

Medicare and Medicaid in Texas

Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Small

Recent reviews for assisted living in Small

Mayberry Gardens in Garland, TX

4.7

These answers are based on the previous owners. It's only been a month or two since the new owner took over. I've been quite pleased over the past year. Management has always been quick to respond to any problems. They maintain quality personnel who have such loving personalities. I won't say ...

Prestige Estates in Tyler, TX

5.0

My mom has been at Prestige for a couple of months. Although it’s a hard transition to go from your home to assisted living I feel that the staff went way beyond to make that as comfortable as possible. I love the staff , facility & the food is great. On a scale of 1-5 I would gladly give them a ...

Bella Valley Estates in Garland, TX

3.7

We love having my In-laws here at Rittenhouse they are so happy here. The food is amazing and everyone is so helpful. The caregivers are nice and caring. They have lots of activities but they are still warming up to a new home. The courtyard area is really nice and as soon as it gets cooler they ...

Small review score based on 20,241 family reviews

8.6

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This proprietary review score is based on 20241 reviews of 426 Small assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Small review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Small review score compared against nearby cities

8.6

Small, TX426 facilities

8.8

Mineola, TX15 facilities

8.7

Athens, TX5 facilities

Review subcategories for Small assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 20,241 reviews of 426 Small assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Small resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.

Small, TX averageNational average

Cleanliness

4.4

Friendliness

4.5

Care services

4.3

Staff

4.5

4.6

Meals & dining

4.2

Activities

4.4

4.3

Value for cost*

4.3

4.2

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*Learn more about cost details

Small assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Small assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Small, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Small assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Small that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Small, TXNational

Full medication management

71.3%

45.5%

Doctor on call

50.5%

29.6%

24-Hour awake staff

93.7%

91.5%

Diabetic care

94.1%

93.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

73%

49.4%

Home care agency on-site

47.6%

26.2%

Non-ambulatory care

91.8%

91.1%

Respite or short term stays

50.2%

41.2%

Hospice available on-site

60.6%

45.9%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Small assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Small Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Small, TXNational

Dementia behaviors care

70%

44.5%

Specialized memory care training for staff

50.5%

28.4%

Secured community and/or wander guard

56.1%

35.7%

Memory care only community

20.8%

11.9%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Small assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Small partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Small, TXNational

Nutritionist / dietician

35.3%

23.9%

Low / no sodium

61.2%

35.8%

No sugar

53.5%

32.7%

Vegetarian

49%

31.9%

Pureed meals

34.3%

16.3%

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Availability of select dining options in Small assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Small communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Small, TXNational

Professional chef

50.5%

27.6%

Restaurant style dining

64.8%

37%

Room service

63.8%

32.2%

Anytime dining

29.7%

15.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Small assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Small offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Small, TXNational

Activity director

69.3%

40.4%

Pet-focused programs

47.6%

27%

Community service programs

48.9%

26.6%

Devotional activities on-site

66.8%

43.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

71.6%

42.9%

Outings / off-site activities

64.6%

45.5%

Piano or organ

61.9%

36.1%

Arts and crafts center

59.2%

31.2%

Educational speakers / life long learning

59.2%

33.2%

Clubs / games / karaoke

69%

40.7%

Live performances

71.3%

40.9%

Dances

48.7%

26.8%

Fitness center

38.5%

21.5%

Fitness classes

68.1%

40%

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State regulations for assisted living in Small

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Small protect seniors.

Learn about Texas assisted living regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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