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Assisted Living Communities in Texarkana, Arkansas

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Texarkana, AR and Nearby Cities

Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey establishes that assisted living expenses in Texarkana surpass the Arkansas norm by $1,329 in 2024. Seniors looking to avoid this steep cost shave $1,200 off expenses if they move to Hot Springs, and they save $1,042 in Little Rock. However, Longview, TX, offers a slightly more budget-friendly choice at $4,000 a month for retirees willing to relocate interstate.

Texarkana

$5,475

Arkansas

$4,146

The United States

$5,350

Hot Springs

$4,275

Little Rock

$4,433

Longview, TX

$4,000

Paying for Assisted Living in Texarkana

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Texarkana

The Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services administers the Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver program, which may provide financial help to eligible seniors entering Level II assisted living facilities that are enrolled with the program.

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

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 Arkansas page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Texarkana, AR

Seniors considering alternatives to assisted living gain several options in Texarkana. Home care, which offers similar supportive services, costs just $4,767, whereas home health care, costing $4,671 per month, saves retirees slightly more. Seniors who need more intensive medical support than home health care provides pay a median rate of $7,695 for a semi-private room in a nursing home.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,761

Assisted Living Facility

$5,475

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$7,695

Note: Since data for Texarkana is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Shreveport, LA, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Texarkana

The following information is a sample of the resources that may be available to seniors and their families in Texarkana considering assisted living.

ResourceContactService
Arkansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 272-2127The purpose of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to provide a voice for seniors in assisted living facilities and other licensed communities. Ombudsmen visit the communities to speak to residents, hear their complaints and seek resolutions with owners and managers. They also hold information about communities that can help families researching potential living locations for their loved ones. 
VA Aid and Attendance Benefits(318) 861-3984The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly payment added to the VA pension that can be used to cover some of the costs of residing in a senior living facility. The payment is only available to eligible U.S. military vets and their spouses. VeteranAid.org includes a free online tool in its website that can help veterans check their eligibility. The maximum monthly payments are $1,881 for a single veteran, $2,230 for a couple and $1,209 for a surviving spouse.
Long-Term Care Services and Supports Medicaid Services(866) 801-3435Low-income seniors in Arkansas may be eligible for Medicaid, which may be used to cover some or all of the costs of assisted living. The Office of Long-Term Care determines if the senior’s situation is suitable for the program; if not, it’s possible the senior may be eligible for assistance with other forms of care, such as a nursing home.
SWADC Miller County Senior Adult Center(870) 216-1136This center is a place for seniors to socialize with others in their age group and participate in community activities. These include traditional games, such as bingo and dominoes, in addition to modern ones, such as virtual reality bowling. The center also operates as a focal point for health programs that include blood pressure and cholesterol checks. Additionally, the center serves lunch on weekdays to those aged 60 and over.
Case Management(870) 272-2127Case Management is a free service provided by the nonprofit Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas. Trained counselors can help seniors and their families develop plans for long-term care. Their work may include providing information about care costs and facilities in and around Texarkana, in addition to helping seniors apply for free or subsidized programs that may support their needs.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Texarkana

Texarkana-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Arkansas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arkansas page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Alan

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Windsor Cottage - Texarkana

Windsor Cottage is a nice place, I visited an uncle who was there. The people are friendly, it's a nice and clean place, and the food is good there. The staff was very good. They did a good variety...

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Assisted Living

Eva

I visited this facility

Review of The Gardens of Texarkana - CLOSED

I like that The Gardens of Texarkana is clean. There was no smell like you would smell some in a hospital or nursing home. I like the services that they offer, especially the meal prep, the...

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Assisted Living

Lori

I visited this facility

Review of The Gardens of Texarkana - CLOSED

The Gardens is very dated and dark, but the people seemed nice. I like the lady I talked to; she was very nice. It seemed homey; it's just that it needed a lot of updating. The place where they do...

Provider response

Thank you so much for your response, we need this to learn. We consider ourselves as working working progress. The Gardens is an established Independent/ Residential facility that engages daily in...

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