Live Oaks - English House
10212 English, Austin, TX, 78748
"Our “English” home is in The Oak at Twin Creeks neighborhood located on South 1st behind South Park Meadows shopping and dining centers. Res..."
READ MOREKyle, TX, is a dynamic, fast-growing city about a half-hour south of Austin. Its current population stands at approximately 57,470 people, but its senior community is small, only 7.3% of residents. Seniors can find much to appreciate in Kyle, however, with the city’s low health care costs, below-average crime rates and comfortable winters. Kyle’s seniors also have access to many health care options at Ascension Seton Hays Hospital and PAM Rehabilitation Hospital.
Older adults often find themselves struggling to maintain their homes and their health. Assisted living communities are designed to provide the support and socialization they need. Assisted living allows seniors to build their own care packages, which may include help with personal care and housekeeping. It also provides a wide range of social and recreational activities to fight boredom and loneliness. Kyle’s seniors can expect to pay about $5,345 per month for assisted living, which is higher than the state and national averages.
In this guide, seniors and their families will learn more about assisted living in Kyle as well as the benefits and drawbacks of the city. Information is also included about paying for assisted living and about free and low-cost resources for seniors.
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10212 English, Austin, TX, 78748
"Our “English” home is in The Oak at Twin Creeks neighborhood located on South 1st behind South Park Meadows shopping and dining centers. Res..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities are licensed and regulated through Texas’ Health and Human Services department. This kind of oversight gives seniors and their families peace of mind that communities will provide quality care from properly trained staff members. Interested parties can access an online database for information about particular communities, including inspections and violations.
Assisted living costs in Kyle run about $5,345 per month, but this can vary according to seniors’ care needs.
Kyle’s assisted living prices are higher than rates in other locations. The Texas and national averages, for instance, are less expensive by $1,347 and $845 respectively. Other Texas cities also show cheaper assisted living costs than Kyle. San Antonio’s rates come in at $3,413 while Abilene’s prices are lower still at $3,339. Dallas’ costs are $1,150 below Kyle’s, and Houston’s rates are $1,100 lower.
Kyle
$5,345
Texas
$3,998
United States
$4,500
Dallas
$4,195
Abilene
$3,339
San Antonio
$3,413
Houston
$4,245
Senior care rates in Kyle do not vary significantly by care option. The only exception is adult day health care, which is much less expensive than assisted living at $1,517. In-home care and home health care cost only $149 less than assisted living. These options may suit seniors who want to remain in their own homes and still receive the help they need. Nursing home care is much more comprehensive but only a bit more expensive at $5,931.
In-Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,196
Adult Day Health Care
$1,517
Assisted Living Facility
$5,345
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,931
Note: Data for Kyle was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Austin, was used instead.
Services provided in assisted living facilities and adult foster care homes in Kyle may be covered by STAR+PLUS, a Medicaid managed care program available to Texans.
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.
Kyle’s senior community has access to a wide variety of free and low-cost resources. Seniors can connect with nonprofit organizations that offer financial assistance, legal aid and advocacy while government programs provide support and education. The table below lists some of these resources along with their contact information and brief descriptions of their services.
Kyle 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.
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