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Assisted Living Communities in Odessa, TX
Located along the southwestern edge of the Llano Estacado, Odessa serves as the seat of Ector...
County and the principal city of the Odessa Metropolitan Area. According to 2024 cost data, local seniors pay around $7,549 per month for assisted living, with rates surpassing state and national norms by thousands of dollars. The region has options to choose from, including within Odessa.
To help you focus your search on assisted living communities that fit your needs and lifestyle, we include 59 reviews reviews in our directory. Overall, reviewers give local facilities a rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
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Samantha
5.0
Review of Brookdale Sherwood
My mother has moved into Brookdale Sherwood. She is doing good. It's comfortable. They have a nice outdoor area and indoor activities. The people there are awesome and friendly. I picked them over...
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Frances
5.0
Review of Brookdale Sherwood
We chose Brookdale Sherwood for my mother because they seemed to provide all the services that I was looking for. It's neat and clean, and the people are friendly. The room is nice, neat, and...
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Jeff
5.0
Review of The Parks Senior Living
My mother has moved into The Parks Senior Living. It ticked all the boxes for my mom as far as her care needs and it was very homey. The people were very friendly and the staff was on top of...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Odessa, TX and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports a baseline monthly assisted living rate of $7,549 in Odessa, which tracks about $2,630 over the state median and nearly $2,200 over the national norm. Local rates also surpass fees in nearby cities. For example, rates run lower in El Paso and Lubbock, where facilities charge around $4,450 and $4,350, respectively.
Odessa
$7,549
Texas
$4,915
The United States
$5,350
El Paso
$4,450
Lubbock
$4,350
Abilene
$5,803
Dallas
$5,241
Paying for Assisted Living in Odessa
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Odessa
Low-income seniors in Texas can get help from the STAR+PLUS Medicaid waiver program for some or all of the cost of assisted living.
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 Living in Odessa, TX
Assisted living costs in Odessa fall approximately $7,549 per month. This runs higher than nursing home costs of approximately $6,692 for semi-private accommodations. However, it offers substantial savings over home health care rates of roughly $13,347, highlighting assisted living as a financially viable option for seniors who need limited skilled nursing services.
Home Health Care
$13,347
Assisted Living Facility
$7,549
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$6,692
Note: Since data for Odessa is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Midland, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Odessa
Odessa 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 Odessa, please visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Odessa
Odessa-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.
