Caremate Wellness Solutions - Arlington, TX
3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd, Suite 200 , Arlington, TX, 76018
Temple is a small community in Texas located between Dallas and Austin. Of the city’s 85,416 residents, 14.8% are aged 65 or older. That’s lower than the national average of 16.8% but higher than the Texas average of 13.1%. Local seniors enjoy easy interstate access and a cost of living that’s more than 20% lower than the United States average. Most homes in Temple sit a short drive from the Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital, Everest Rehabilitation Hospital and Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Center. For Temple seniors who need home care services such as personal care and transportation, costs average $4,477 per month according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Temple area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
Seniors in Temple pay an average of $4,477 for home care, according to findings from the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is about $99 per month less than the Texas average and $480 less than the national monthly average. In fact, only College Station offers a better bargain with costs of $4,429 per month. In Austin, seniors pay $5,196, or $719 more per month; in Waco, monthly fees are $191 higher.
3901 Arlington Highlands Blvd, Suite 200 , Arlington, TX, 76018
1709 Southern Draw Drive , Temple, TX, 76502
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READ MORESeniors in Temple pay an average of $4,477 for home care, according to findings from the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is about $99 per month less than the Texas average and $480 less than the national monthly average. In fact, only College Station offers a better bargain with costs of $4,429 per month. In Austin, seniors pay $5,196, or $719 more per month; in Waco, monthly fees are $191 higher.
Temple
$4,477
Texas
$4,576
The United States
$4,957
Waco
$4,668
Austin
$5,196
College Station
$4,429
Home care is only one of the options available to seniors in Temple. For people who need in-home medical services from registered nurses or licensed physical therapists, the costs are similar; home health care is about $4,477 per month. Assisted living facilities in Temple are slightly more affordable at $4,217 per month. Seniors who want to live full-time in a nursing home can expect to pay $5,247 a month — $770 more than home care or home health care.
Home Care
$4,477
Home Health Care
$4,477
Assisted Living
$4,217
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$5,247
Note: Data for Temple, TX, was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Killeen, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
State and local government agencies offer a variety of free services to benefit seniors in Temple. Contact the organizations directly to find out about application procedures and current eligibility requirements.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Home Repair Program | (254) 298-5999 | The Home Repair Program, which is run by the Temple Housing Resources Center, is open to low-income and moderate-income homeowners. The funds are designed to pay for repairs that affect health and safety; the city runs the program as a way to maintain and revitalize neighborhoods. To participate, applicants must be up-to-date on property taxes and city fees. |
65 or Older Tax Deferral | (254) 771-1108 | Temple allows homeowners aged 65 or older to defer property taxes as long as they live in the home. The taxes become due if the homeowner sells the house or passes it to the estate or heirs. |
Weatherization Assistance Program | (877) 541-7905 | The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs administers the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps low-income residents install weatherization materials to reduce utility costs. Funding is funneled through local organizations. Temple residents can find assistance through the Texas Information and referral Network (2-1-1 Texas). |
Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas (AAACT) | (254) 770-2330 | The AAACT provides a range of services for seniors in central Texas, including community wellness programs, nutrition training and meal services. Low-income seniors can also benefit from the AAACT's short-term and long-term care programs. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.