Assisted Living Facilities in Silsbee, TX

Also serving communities of Lumberton, Hull.

There are 3 Assisted Living Facilities in the Silsbee area, with 1 in Silsbee and 2 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 59 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Silsbee. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Silsbee 5 out of 5 stars.

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There's a church every few blocks in Silsbee, Texas, which is a very small suburb of Houston near Port Arthur on the shores of Sabine Lake. Seniors interested in this area will find eight assisted living communities in Silsbee — all regulated as Type A residential care facilities by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, which inspects properties for health and safety standards. The department also publishes standards for staff training to help senior residents with normal activities of daily living (ADLs). These are mainly personal care activities, such as dressing and meal prep, though staff can also respond around the clock if there's an emergency.

• Weather in Silsbee is similar to that of Port Arthur, which is just a few miles away. Winter lows average 43 degrees Fahrenheit in December and January, while summer highs average 92 degrees Fahrenheit. Silsbee gets plenty of rain, with 65.5 inches falling here in any given year. This can raise spores and mold, which can be an issue for seniors with allergies or asthma.
  
  
• Silsbee is a very affordable place to live for seniors on a fixed income. Groceries seniors buy for themselves tend to cost 90 percent of what they do elsewhere in America, while health care costs run around 92 percent of the average price.
  
  
• Texas charges no income tax on wages or investments, though a sales tax does run between 6.25 and 8.25 percent for most purchases. Seniors who drive for themselves need to factor in a 20 cent gas tax on every gallon they buy.
  
  
• Crime rates in Silsbee are just over half what they are in other cities in America. Serious crime is even less common, which makes for safe evening strolls for the area's aging citizens.
  
  
• Transportation in rural areas around Silsbee is in the hands of South East Texas Transit. This service provides curb-to-curb transportation on demand, provided seniors or their travel planners schedule at least a day in advance. Vehicles are ADA-compliant, which makes trips easier for aging citizens with mobility issues such as a wheelchair.
  
  
• The Silsbee area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Dubuis Hospital South, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Assisted Living costs in Silsbee start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Silsbee and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.