Assisted Living Communities in Brenham, Texas
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The east-central Texas city of Brenham has over 18,000 residents and 2 assisted living facilities for seniors to choose from, as well as nearby. At a monthly median rate of $3,998, local assisted living costs are on par with the Texas median but track hundreds of dollars below the national norm of $4,500.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
In Brenham, assisted living rates align with the Texas norm at $3,998, which is hundreds of dollars below the national median rate of $4,500 but comparable to care costs in nearby cities. In Tyler, fees run $135 lower than in Brenham, and in Waco, care costs come even lower at $2,800. However, Brenham compares favorably to Houston and Austin, where facilities charge respective monthly rates of $4,245 and $5,345 for care.
Brenham
$3,998
Texas
$3,998
United States
$4,500
Austin
$5,345
Houston
$4,245
Waco
$2,800
Tyler
$3,863
Paying for Assisted Living in Brenham
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Assisted living rates in Brenham come in at $3,998 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Brenham
Seniors in Brenham may be eligible to receive assistance paying for assisted living through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. Services include placement into facilities that match the level of care needed. Seniors who receive Medicaid or Medicare benefits, or who have SSI income or VA benefits, may also be eligible for payment assistance through the STAR+PLUS program. It serves specific areas of the state, providing an alternative to nursing facility placement.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas 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 Texas page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living in Brenham comes in at $3,998, making it an affordable alternative to home-based and institutional care for seniors who need daily assistance. By comparison, those who obtain nonmedical personal care services in the comfort of their own homes pay $4,429 for in-home care, while those who need skilled nursing at home pay $574 more than assisted living residents for home health care. Additionally, nursing home care, which includes comprehensive personal and medical care in a semi-private setting, costs $4,715 per month.
In-Home Care
$4,429
Home Health Care
$4,572
Assisted Living Facility
$3,998
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$4,715
Note: Data for Brenham was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, College Station, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Brenham
Brenham and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Brenham, please visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Brenham
Texas Health and Human Services licenses all assisted living facilities in Brenham and categorizes them as Type A or B facilities, depending on their resident intake criteria. Both types of facilities must follow the department’s rules for minimum housing standards, care planning and nutrition services. To ensure compliance, the department conducts regular site inspections and investigates complaints.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Brenham
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- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Brenham offers medical and surgical services for assisted living residents in and around Brenham. It has a full range of services, such as diabetes care, orthopedics, infectious disease management and primary care, and it offers telemedicine services for added convenience.
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- AARP Texas serves assisted living residents and promotes their quality of life through initiatives such as community events, income tax preparation assistance and educational resources on age-related topics, such as health and money management. This nonprofit organization also hosts in-person and virtual activities for those in the Brenham region.
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- Brenham has a rating of 53 on the AARP Livability Index, indicating an above-average degree of favorability for older adults. It has a therapeutic environment for those managing chronic conditions, with a patient satisfaction rating of 76% and a preventable hospitalization rate of 28.4 per 100,000 patients compared to the national norm of 38.2. Additionally, the city has 2.9 cultural institutions per 10,000 people compared to 1.9 nationally, supporting an enriching environment for retirees.
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- Per 1,000 people, Brenham’s crime rate is 18.73, with residents seeing a property crime rate of 15 and a violent crime norm of 3.74. This city rates as safer than 24% of U.S. communities and 28% of Texas communities, although its crime rate sits on par with the norm for cities of its population size. To promote residents’ safety, many assisted living facilities install surveillance cameras and alarm systems.
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- Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, meaning seniors hold on to a significant portion of their retirement income rather than paying it to the state. On top of this, the state exempts groceries and prescription and over-the-counter medications from sales tax, supporting Brenham’s general affordability for retirees.
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- Summers in Brenham tend to be humid and very warm, with average daytime temperatures ranging from 88 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and muggy conditions about 84% of the time. Winters are comfortable, however, with minimal humidity and daytime temperatures falling between 61 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, giving residents opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Brenham
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Brenham Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Texas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Randy
3.0
Review of Argent Court Brenham
My mom has been at Argent Court Brenham. The staff is very friendly, attentive, caring, and my mom likes them. They do have issues occasionally with prompt care, and that's probably because they're...
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John
5.0
Review of Argent Court Brenham
We're moving my father into Argent Court Brenham. It was conveniently close. It was nice and clean and the people were friendly. The rooms were very nice and clean. It has a nice area for card...
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John
4.0
Review of Kruse Village
Kruse Village was nice, and they've got nice people. It just seemed older and not as nice as the other place we toured, but there was stuff that people other than me might enjoy. I saw residents...