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READ MORELocated in southeastern Texas, Bellaire is an affluent Houston suburb with a warm year-round climate, minimal crime and access to world-class medical facilities. This growing city has about 17,000 residents and a large senior community that makes up an estimated 17.4% of the population. City-sponsored recreational activities for seniors and high access to community-based services make Bellaire a prime option for senior living.
For many older adults, assisted living provides the opportunity to obtain necessary daily care in an environment that supports their privacy and independence. These residential facilities offer a maintenance-free lifestyle with meals and snacks served daily, curated recreational activities and access to amenities, such as fitness centers, salons and libraries. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey indicates that monthly assisted living fees in Bellaire average $4,750, which is high compared to the state and national averages.
This guide provides more information on senior care costs in Bellaire and breaks down some of the pros and cons of living in this city. It also highlights free resources available to older residents.
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READ MOREThe Texas Health and Human Services Department regulates assisted living facilities in Bellaire as well as the rest of the state. The department licenses assisted living facilities as Type A or Type B depending on the scope of care they provide, and it enforces regulations related to staffing, meals, medication services and recreational activities.
Bellaire seniors pay $4,750 per month on average for assisted living. This is nearly 20% higher than the state median of $3,998. It’s also several hundred dollars higher than the national median of $4,300.
Assisted living rates vary considerably across Texas depending on local living costs. The cheapest surveyed city for this type of care is Texarkana where older adults pay hundreds below the state median at $2,600 monthly. In the Austin area, monthly rates are closer to the national median at $4,250, and in Dallas, facilities charge $4,400 for care. Bellaire is among the pricier cities in Texas for care with facilities charging $4,750. In McAllen, rates are the highest in the state at $5,075.
Bellaire
$4,750
Texas
$3,998
The United States
$4,300
Austin Area
$4,250
Dallas
$4,400
Texarkana
$2,600
McAllen Area
$5,075
Assisted living rates in Bellaire average $4,750 per month, making it among the pricier local care options. The only type of care that’s more expensive is nursing home care, which costs $5,627 for shared rooms and $7,635 for private. Older adults may save several hundred dollars per month by opting for homemaker services or home health aide care, which cost $4,290. Adult day health care is the most economical solution at $1,138.
Home Health Aide
$4,290
Home Health Aide
$4,290
Adult Day Health Care
$1,138
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,627
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,635
Note: Care cost data for Bellaire was not available, so data for the closest city, Houston area, was used instead.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Several nonprofit agencies and programs serve older adults in Bellaire by helping them find the care they need, identify public benefits that may pay for assisted living and connect with community-based services. The following table features local resources that provide free and low-cost services to help older adults find the assisted living solution that’s right for them.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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L.I.F.E. [50+] | (713) 662-8290 | Bellaire’s L.I.F.E. program is for city residents aged 50 and over and provides a broad range of social and recreational activities. The program operates out of Bellaire City Hall and includes themed crafts, afternoon movies, games and holiday parties. It also organizes trips to local attractions, such as the Houston Forensic Science Center, the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center and the Houston Botanical Gardens. Membership is free. |
Harris County Area Agency on Aging | (888) 937-2372 | The Harris County Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost services to Bellaire residents aged 60 and over. It has benefits counselors who help seniors’ determine their eligibility for state and federal programs that may cover assisted living expenses as well as health promotion programs, nutrition services and a long-term care ombudsman. |
Harris County Veterans Services | (281) 876-6600 | Harris County Veterans Services helps older veterans in Bellaire obtain community-based services, such as medical care, transportation services and financial counseling. The office can also screen veterans for benefits that may reduce their health care expenses, such as veterans’ home placement, pension programs and Aid and Attendance. |
RSVP of Southeast Texas | (713) 595-8195 | RSVP of Southeast Texas provides volunteer opportunities for older adults in the Bellaire region. Seniors get one-on-one help with finding opportunities that fit their interests and abilities, on-site training and free supplemental insurance. Volunteers may help children through early-intervention programs, provide over-the-phone health insurance counseling or friendly phone calls and assist communities with developing disaster preparedness programs. |
Texas Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program | (800) 252-9240 | HICAP provides health insurance options counseling to Texas residents who are eligible for Medicare. Seniors can call the state helpline for one-on-one assistance from trained volunteers who help them determine their health insurance coverage for assisted living and get answers to questions regarding their Medicare benefits, Medicaid eligibility and Medicare Advantage and Medigap options. |
Bellaire-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
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smitlo
5
Review of The Gardens of Bellaire
I recently moved my mother into the Gardens of Bellaire. The facility has a more vibrant and "homey" feel to it relative to other places I visited. The apartment was clean with good natural light....
Provider response
Thanks for this lovely feedback. It was wonderful to read that the warm and welcoming vibe at The Gardens of Bellaire drew you in, and that Cherlaine and the rest of our team was able to quickly...
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Reviewer#JM100423a
5
Review of The Gardens of Bellaire
My dad is at the Gardens of Bellaire. It had a homey feel. It felt more personal and not so institutionalized. The staff members are personable and attentive. They offer bingo. They have chair...
Provider response
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mabartee
5
Review of The Gardens of Bellaire
Cherlaine was amazingly professional and helpful to our family as we moved a loved one into the Gardens of Bellaire. She made the very involved admissions process smooth and efficient. Five star...