Assisted Living Communities in Harris County, Texas

With monthly fees coming in at $4,750, Atascocita is one of the most expensive cities in Texas for assisted living. More affordable options include San Angelo, where facilities charge $4,400 per month, and Sherman, where rates are a little lower at $4,250. Texarkana is the cheapest surveyed city for care at $2,600, and McAllen is the most expensive at $5,075.  

Seniors in Atascocita pay $4,750 per month for assisted living services. This is relatively pricey compared to the state median of $3,998 and the national average of $4,300.  

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.

In Atascocita, Texas Health and Human Services licenses assisted living facilities and enforces compliance with regulations for staffing, scope of care and building requirements. The department licenses two types of facilities, including Type A facilities that provide a low level of care and Type B facilities that accommodate seniors with extensive care needs.  

• On a 100-point cost of living index, Atascocita rates 102, which is a little higher than the national median of 100 and the statewide average of 93.9, indicating that it’s a relatively expensive city to live in. However, healthcare and housing prices are relatively low, which may make it an affordable option for seniors. 
• In Atascocita, as in the rest of Texas, seniors only pay federal income taxes on retirement income due to the lack of a state income tax. This may leave more money available for assisted living costs.  
• Crime is relatively uncommon in Atascocita, which may provide peace of mind for older adults moving to the area. Violent crime and property crime rates are among the lowest in the state. Based on FBI crime data from its closest surveyed city, Atascocita’s violent crime rate is also low compared to similarly sized cities throughout the state. 
• The air quality in Atascocita is rated 53 on a 100-point air quality index, which is a little lower than the national average of 58. A higher level of allergens and air pollutants may worsen symptoms of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions in some seniors. To offset this risk, seniors may want to stay indoors during days with poor air quality.  
• Summers in Atascocita are warm with highs in the 80s and 90s, and winters are comfortable with highs in the 60s, providing residents with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the city’s outdoor amenities. It gets more rain than the typical U.S. city, receiving about 55 inches per year, but the lack of snow may appeal to those who use mobility aids.   
• Seniors in Atascocita can access public transportation through RIDES, a county-subsidized program that provides curb-to-curb services to those who need help getting to medical appointments and running errands. There are two types of services available, including shared rides and taxi services. With both options, seniors pay 50% of the transportation cost.