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The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Port Arthur, TX for 2024

 

Located on Texas’s Gulf Coast, Port Arthur has a long history deeply rooted in its oil refining heritage. The local climate aligns with the surrounding region, featuring long, hot summers and short, mild winters, with annual temperatures ranging from 46 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.  Just 20 miles from Beaumont and 90 miles from Houston, the city offers access to plentiful amenities and attractions, including hospitals, places of worship, shops and an active senior center. Individuals aged 65 and older account for approximately 13.2% of the city’s population of around 55,500.

Port Arthur has several assisted living facilities suitable for seniors who can’t live independently and enjoy residing in a communal setting. Such facilities provide assistance with day-to-day activities and enrichment programs, and rates usually include meals and domestic tasks. Port Arthur’s seniors typically pay about $4,372 monthly for assisted living, which is more than the state average but less than the national average.

This guide compares regional assisted living costs and local rates for other care types. It also covers ways to pay for long-term care and has a table of valuable support organizations.  

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Port Arthur

Texas Health and Human Services oversees assisted living facilities in Port Arthur and other cities across Texas. The agency licenses two types of assisted living facilities: Type A and Type B, with the former being suitable for seniors who don’t require 24/7 monitoring and the latter appropriate for those who need around-the-clock supervision. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Port Arthur

 

  • On a 100-point scale, Port Arthur’s living cost of 78 is 22% lower than the national average and 16.2% lower than the Texas average. Locals typically see significant savings for housing, transportation and groceries. Furthermore, seniors with low incomes may also qualify for financial and practical assistance via programs managed by Texas Health and Human Services.    

 

  • Although Texas levies relatively high sales taxes, starting from 6.25%, the state has zero income tax. This means seniors pay no state income tax on social security income, pension distributions or retirement savings.

 

  • The air quality in Port Arthur is moderate to good for most of the year; health guidelines typically indicate that locals can enjoy outdoor activities and open windows to let fresh air circulate. 

 

 

  • The City of Port Arthur Transit Department operates several fixed-route bus services with subsidized fares for seniors and people with disabilities. Additionally, ADA-accessible para-transit services connect most of the city, and seniors and people with disabilities who can’t use the fixed-route options may qualify for door-to-door special transit services.

Paying for Assisted Living in Port Arthur

 

Assisted living costs an average of $4,372 per month in Port Arthur.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $4,372, assisted living in Port Arthur is priced 9.4% higher than the Texas average. However, monthly rates in Port Arthur are 2.8% lower than the national average of $4,500. Seniors in Houston pay slightly less for their care than those in Port Arthur, saving roughly $127 per month. Fees decrease to $3,413 in San Antonio, marking a 21.9% decrease compared to Port Arthur’s average price. Assisted living communities in Austin charge $973 more each month than those in Port Arthur, while seniors in Victoria typically pay $1,228 more monthly than their contemporaries in Port Arthur.

Port Arthur

$4,372

Texas

$3,998

United States

$4,500

Houston

$4,245

Austin

$5,345

San Antonio

$3,413

Victoria

$5,600

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is the most affordable care option in Port Arthur, averaging $4,372 per month. In-home care, which includes help with daily activities, and home health care, which provides medical services, share a median monthly rate of $4,385. This is slightly higher, $13 monthly, than assisted living. Nursing homes offer 24/7 supervision, skilled nursing services and rehabilitation therapies. As such, nursing facilities have the highest monthly fees of $5,323 for a semi-private room, which is $951 more than the assisted living average.

In-Home Care

$4,385

Home Health Care

$4,385

Assisted Living Facility

$4,372

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,323

Note: Data for Port Arthur was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Beaumont, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Port Arthur

Seniors who receive SSI income, Medicaid or Medicare benefits may receive partial financial assistance through the STAR+PLUS program. This program is part of the Health and Human Services Department and may not be available in all areas of the state. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.

Financial Assistance in Texas

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Port Arthur

Port Arthur and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Port Arthur, please visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Port Arthur

 

Port Arthur Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Texas

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