Kozy Korner Assisted Living
1501 Parkway Drive, Alvin, TX, 77511
"We offer a senior care alternative to a nursing home facility in a loving home environment for your Family member. Basic Services include:..."
READ MORESeniors who wish to retain their independence but require some assistance with daily living tasks may find what they need in an assisted living environment. The average cost of assisted living in Friendswood is $4,750 per month, which is significantly higher than the state average. It’s also higher than the national average but to a lesser degree.
The guide discusses assisted living in Friendswood. It covers cost comparisons with other Texas cities and senior care options. It also lists the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Friendswood and several free resources to help seniors stay active and engaged.
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1501 Parkway Drive, Alvin, TX, 77511
"We offer a senior care alternative to a nursing home facility in a loving home environment for your Family member. Basic Services include:..."
READ MOREAssisted Living facilities are overseen by Texas Health and Human Services, which regulates and inspects these facilities in Friendswood and throughout the state. The department regulates the construction, maintenance, and operation of assisted living facilities to ensure the health, safety, welfare, and dignity of each resident.
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Friendswood is $4,750 per month. While this is only $450 higher than the national average of $4,300, it’s $752 higher than the state average of $3,998.
Assisted living costs in surrounding cities vary greatly. Costs in Beaumont are $1,160 lower than in Friendswood at $3,590, but only $500 lower in Austin at $4,250. In contrast, the average in College Station is $605 higher at $5,355, while the rate in Victoria is $775 higher at $5,525 per month.Â
Friendswood
$4,750
Texas
$3,998
The United States
$4,300
Beaumont
$3,590
Austin
$4,250
College Station
$5,355
Victoria
$5,525
Seniors may also want to compare other types of senior care to determine the ideal type based on their income and level of need. Adult day health care provides minimal assistance at the lowest price point, which is $1,138. Receiving care at home costs less than assisted living at $4,290 for homemaker services or home health aides. Nursing home facilities have the highest rates but provide the highest level of care. Semiprivate rooms run about $5,627 per month, while private rooms cost about $7,635.Â
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: Data for Friendswood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.
Texas’ Medicaid waiver program, STAR+PLUS, offers help with the cost of assisted living for low-income seniors.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
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.
Seniors in Friendswood have access to various programs from local, county and state entities that offer the services they need to remain active and engaged within their community. Services and programs are free and cover everything from social activities to transportation.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Friendswood Senior Citizen Program | (281) 482-8441 | The FSCP focuses on enabling seniors to continue being an integral part of their communities. It enriches their lives through vital programs that include activities, trips, games, congregate meals, and transportation services, among others. |
Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging | (800) 437-7396 | The HGAAA serves seniors in 12 counties, including Galveston County. It helps older adults remain active, healthy and independent through services and assistance. It also informs Friendswood seniors on the resources that are available in their area through its information and assistance services. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (713) 993-4562 | The LTC Ombudsman advocates for residents’ rights whether they reside in a nursing home or an assisted living facility. An Ombudsman will identify, investigate and resolve complaints for residents. They also educate residents on their rights and how to choose an LTC facility. |
Texas Gulf Coast Aging and Disability Resource Center | (855) 937-2372 | The Texas Gulf Coast Aging and Disability Resource Center serves seniors throughout the Houston-Galveston region, including in Friendswood and all of Galveston County. It connects older adults with community resources through its enhanced information, assistance and referral services. The Texas Gulf Coast ADRC also provides transition planning and counseling, housing navigation and Medicare education. |
Texas Legal Services Center | (512) 477-6000 | The TLSC assists seniors throughout the state with various legal issues. It advocates for financial security, such as helping retirees with pension recovery. The TLSC also helps seniors plan for end-of-life and loss-of-health. It utilizes remote tools to remove the geographical barriers preventing seniors from getting legal assistance. |
Friendswood-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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MMPOtter
3
Review of Morada Friendswood
The food is beyond horrible. Most of the food ends up in the trash as the residents can't or won't eat it. It's a shame because the staff are very caring and attentive. Activities are good and...
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Tina
4
Review of Morada Friendswood
Morada Friendswood was clean. The rooms were more like an apartment, which I liked, and had a nice size. But it looked like it was time for an upgrade of the carpet and furniture. The staff was...
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Evette
5
Review of Morada Friendswood
Morada Friendswood is our first choice for my uncle. The problem was the only availability they had is in their larger room, and it was really out of our price range, and we were looking for their...