Pearland, TX is a fast-growing suburb of the greater Houston area. It’s home to just under 126,000 people and has a low senior population of 10.9%. The city gets warm weather year-round and offers easy access to award-winning, affordable health care. It’s also within close range of Houston’s myriad sporting and entertainment venues. Pearland has low crime rates and its residents pay no income tax.
Seniors who need a little help each day with housekeeping and personal care might consider assisted living. Communities provide chore services, meal preparation, medication management and personal hygiene assistance while allowing residents to stay as independent as possible. In Pearland, this type of care costs $4,245 per month, which is more than the state average but less than the national median.
Seniors considering assisted living in Pearland can use this guide to find information about the cost of long-term care in the city, some of its senior resources and some of the pros and cons of living there.
2121 Scarsdale Blvd.
4.4
(37)
"My friend moved into Brookdale Pearland. Things are working out pretty well. Everybody is caring. Her apartment is perfect, and the food is good. They have an exercise room, and the TV room is very nice. They have a lot of activities going on, whi..."
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3033 Pearland Pkwy
4.3
(18)
"The staff at Trinity Oaks of Pearland was very good. The apartments were very nice. Everything seemed very good, and it's reasonably priced. The dining area was very nice. It's a really convenient location. It's close to my gym, and there's a lot ..."
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4604 W. Walnut St
4.8
(11)
"This is a wonderful facility I’m so grateful that we found this place the staff is AMAZING I’m so happy my aunt stays here... Wonderful FACILITY!!!!!!!!!"
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2907 Broadway Bend Drive
4.8
(5)
"My mother stayed at Landing at Watercrest Shadow Creek Ranch for a week. It was a pretty new facility, and it was very good. The staff was good. We had no problems. It was a new facility, so the physical facilities were nice. I do not really have ..."
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2940 Cullen Parkway
5.0
(1)
"At Colonial Oaks Senior Living at Pearland, we understand the stress and difficult decisions a family has to make for a loved one who can no longer live at home, needs help with daily living, or is experiencing memory loss. With many years of experie..."
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3504 Dixie Farm Road
4.4
(7)
"Everything is excellent in Lakehouse On Dixie. My mom is still having her hospice care there and they are phenomenal. It's lovely, very clean and exceptional. It feels homey and my mom loves it. The food is excellent."
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1310 S. Friendswood Dr.
4.5
(24)
"My stepfather moved in. They'll be helping with bathing and giving him his meds. I like the people that I've dealt with down there. They were very accommodating. I initially did a virtual tour, then they allowed me to come down there and walk the ..."
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14520 TX-3 Webster
4.7
(18)
"I was very impressed with Heartis Clear Lake, but it was very expensive. They had a theater, a library, and laundry was included. They offered all the meals. They had people come to the facility with animals. It was a nice facility. The woman that..."
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3151 Southfork Parkway
4.5
(15)
"Facitly is very clean My church member is very blessed to be In a very amazing community "
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5000 Space Center Blvd
4.6
(9)
"The Park at Bay Area is a good place for mom. They are very caring and involved. They more or less let them have their independence as much as possible. They have a good activity director, very good food, and good housekeepers. They keep it really..."
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4004 Vista Rd
4.7
(7)
"Lisa was so pleasant and informative. We greatly appreciated not feeling pressured. One of my sisters and I visited the facility and then later my sister and Mom visited. The facility was very nice; however, it is more expensive than the locati..."
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14101 Baypointe Court
4.0
(1)
"Reunion Court of Clear Lake just seemed like a convenient location for me and my mom, close to where we live, and it seemed clean and well-organized. The staff were friendly. They have a one bedroom. They did show a studio, but we weren't interest..."
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3803 Carlson Lane
"Tiffs Tender Care is located near 77047 in the great city of Houston, TX. Our community's specialty is Assisted Living. Tiffs Tender Care will allow you to keep some independence but offer you the help you need with daily activities. Changing needs i..."
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4935 Alaina Dr
"At Lillywest Homes, we understand that moving away from one’s home could be a difficult decision. So, we work with you to make the transitio..."
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703 E Palm St
5.0
(1)
"I visited this homa and it was very welcoming, clean and spacious. The staff were very inoformative and provided me with all details I needed. Thanks QPCH! "
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4801 Allendale Rd
3.4
(14)
"I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident Oak Shadows is a great place for both assisted and independent living. Our family was worried about putting my sister in a facility, fearing that she may be homesick or mistreated. We came fo..."
READ MORE5922 Kenilwood Drive,
4.5
(2)
"This is a great place to be the staff are nice and kind and I love this place "
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5409 Croix Road
4.3
(3)
"My Mom was there for over seven months after surgery. We were welcomed with smiles and open arms. Christy and the team there are the best! She went out of her way to make Mom feel comfortable, like she was at home, and well cared for. They keep b..."
READ MORE4027 Young St.
4.0
(1)
"This facility is excellent. After being involved with three nursing homes, Heritage House provides consistent and loving care to the residents. Unlike the large nursing homes, the workers do not change on a weekly basis but, in general, have wor..."
READ MOREAssisted living communities in Pearland are licensed and governed by Texas Health and Human Services. This organization maintains a directory of the state’s long-term senior living communities and the types of care they offer.
In Pearland, assisted living costs an average of $4,245 per month, although actual figures vary by community.
Assisted living costs in Pearland are $247 higher than the Texas average, but $255 cheaper than the national norm. Compared to nearby cities, Pearland’s assisted living prices fall near the median. In Austin, assisted living costs $5,345 per month. Seniors in San Antonio pay much less, at $3,413. Monthly costs in Victoria average $1,355 per month more than in Pearland. In Corpus Christi, assisted living residents save $857 compared to those in Pearland.
Pearland
$4,245
Texas
$3,998
United States
$4,500
Corpus Christi
$3,388
San Antonio
$3,413
Austin
$5,345
Victoria
$5,600
In Pearland, seniors pay about $4,245 per month for assisted living care. This price is $331 more affordable than home health care. In-home care services in Pearland cost $4,576 per month. The most affordable type of senior care available in Pearland is adult day health care, which costs around $1,099. Nursing homes offer intensive care and are therefore the most expensive long-term senior living option. For a semiprivate room in a nursing home, seniors pay $5,262 per month, and for a private room, it costs about $7,756.
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,099
Assisted Living Facility
$4,245
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,262
Note: Data for Pearland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.
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 considering assisted living in Pearland can take advantage of a wide range of resources to help them with the transition. These include financial aid initiatives, elder advocacy programs and legal assistance. Some of them are listed below.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging | (800) 437-7396 | This Area Agency on Aging acts as a resource center for older adults in Pearland and the surrounding area. Its Medicare counseling program helps seniors gain access to health care insurance, and its long-term care ombudsman program protects the welfare of people living in assisted living and other long-term care facilities. |
| Pearland Neighborhood Center | (281) 485-1987 | Designed to help Pearland residents in need, this organization has a range of financial aid programs that can help cover rent, utilities and emergency costs. It also runs free financial stability courses and the SEVA Clinic, which provides free medical care to low-income people. |
| Lone Star Legal Aid< | (800) 733-8394 | Specialists with this charity-based law firm can help older adults gain access to health care, insurance and benefits programs. Here, low-income individuals can also get help resolving tax issues and consumer matters, such as fraud. |
| Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project | (855) 825-7787 | This charity has a medical equipment program for disabled people. Here, qualifying seniors can gain access to free wheelchairs, canes, walkers and other mobility devices. |
Pearland 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.
