98 Assisted Living Facilities near Missouri City, TX

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Missouri City

• Missouri has an array of community resources for seniors, including senior programs composed of recreational activities administered by the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Activities include games, painting classes and lunches. Most of the activities are free, although some require minimal fees.
  
• Air quality may be detrimental for Missouri city seniors with chronic respiratory ailments. The Houston-The Woodlands metro area, which includes Missouri, ranks 11th in the American Lung Association’s list of the most polluted metro areas in terms of high ozone days, 15th for annual particle pollution and 56th for 24-hour particle pollution.  
  
• Missouri residents can take the METRO MCTX Commuter Connector bus service when going around the city or for connecting to other routes within the METRO transit system. Seniors can purchase a METRO Q fare card for half-fare discounts.
  
• The income tax policy of Texas is largely beneficial toward its senior residents. The state does not deduct taxes from any types of retirement income, including Social Security benefits, retirement account withdrawals and pension income.
  
• Missouri enjoys a relatively favorable comfort index of 71 out of 100, compared to the national index of 54. Winter months are generally tolerable with an average low temperature of 43 degrees and with almost zero snowfall. Summer months may provide some level of discomfort with an average high temperature of 94 degrees.
  
• Compared to the state’s overall cost of living of 101.8 and the national average of 100, Missouri’s cost of living at 112.8 makes it a relatively expensive location. Only groceries and healthcare at 92.9 and 93.1, respectively, fall below the state and national figures, offering some form of financial relief to senior residents.