Assisted Living Communities in Victoria, Texas

The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that seniors in Victoria pay approximately $5,900 per month for assisted living services. This cost surpasses the Texas median by about $1,000. It also trends higher than rates in McAllen, where residents pay around $4,000. On the other hand, local rates compare favorably to fees in Corpus Christi, where facilities charge roughly $7,604.

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.

At $5,900 per month, assisted living ranks as the costliest senior care solution in Victoria. By comparison, seniors who need 24-hour medical monitoring pay around $5,247 for nursing home care with semi-private accommodations. Even so, assisted living offers a more suitable level of care, along with engaging programs and amenities, for those who don't require skilled nursing services.

The Texas Department of Health licenses and regulates assisted living communities in Vicotria, as In all of Texas. Facilities are designated Type A or Type B depending on services offered, and each must comply with separate rules. Regular inspections and verification of staff credentials are required for assisted living homes to obtain and retain licensure. 

• The cost of living in Victoria is about 15 points lower than the U.S. median, 85.4 compared to 100. Health care costs are a little higher than average, 108.5, but housing costs are substantially less, just 65.9 compared to 100 for the US overall. Lower housing costs may mean that operating costs for some Victoria assisted living communities are less, too. 
• Texas seniors receive a homestead tax exemption and a property tax deferral, which can help offset a tax bill, even if property owners live in an assisted living home. Plus, Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, including no taxes on retirement income or Social Security. 
• Victoria’s weather is quite pleasant. The city has long, warm summers and 41 inches of rainfall each year, with 202 days of sunshine. July high temperatures are 94 degrees. Winters are mild, with no snow and January lows of 43 degrees. 
• Air quality in Victoria is better than average, 66/100 compared to the national average of 58/100. Water quality is a little lower than average, though, 52/100 compared to 55/100. 
• Seniors in Victoria should take precautions with their property in Victoria, as property crime rates here are significantly higher than the national average, 50.6 compared to 35.4. Violent crime rates are a little lower, 21.4 compared to 22.7.