A northern suburb of Austin, Georgetown is known for its stunning town square, and it has a large proportion of seniors in its population. Adults 65 years of age and up comprise 29.1% of the city’s 79,604 residents. Serving the area’s seniors is St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, which features an advanced pulmonary care program and extensive emergency care capabilities. While nursing homes tend to be the most expensive senior care option, Georgetown’s are relatively affordable. Their semiprivate rooms cost an average of $5,201 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, which is significantly lower than the national average of $7,756 per month.
Seniors who invest in nursing home care receive an array of support services, including 24-hour monitoring and access to therapists, licensed nurses and other professionals. That is why the cost is typically higher than that of other senior living options. However, older adults who get along well without extensive help may be able to save money by choosing home health care or assisted living instead.
Readers of this guide will learn about the price points for different senior living arrangements and resources that support older adults.
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121 Farm 971, Georgetown, TX, 78626
3.5
(11 reviews)
"When one of your parents is in trouble and you quickly have to find a place for them to receive in-house rehab, physical and occupational therapy, you are naturally concerned you are choosing the right place for them. After a significant health scare..."
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4011 Williams Drive , Georgetown, TX, 78628
2.6
(14 reviews)
"Therapy is A + Number 1 Had it not been for their help and encouragement I would not have advanced as fast as I did! Nursing staff was super and very helpful! I was very satisfied with everyone. Very satisfied with customer service from the time I wa..."
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121 Farm 971, Georgetown, TX, 78626
"Park Place Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home and rehab center in Georgetown, TX.We are a skilled nursing facility offering qualit..."
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4.5
(14 reviews)
"My father suffered a stroke and while hospitalized, it was recommended he pursue treatment at a Skilled Nursing Facility for physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing care, and speech therapy. We chose Trinity after reading the positive review..."
READ MORE4105 Teravista Club Drive, Round Rock, TX, 78665
2.6
(30 reviews)
"Rooms are clean.Housekeeping always there if needed extra care..Food is ok most days .Request and concerns are met.Nurses respond to our brother needs and go the extra mile ..Front desk ladies morning and evening respond to my calls about our brother..."
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4100 College Park Drive , Round Rock, TX, 78665
2.8
(12 reviews)
"My mother was a resident here for about a year. She passed May 8th. During this horrible pandemic, the staff, nurses, EVERYONE in this facility checked our temperatures, made us wash our hands, put gloves on us, new masks and a cloth robe to wear w..."
READ MORE17751 Park Valley, Round Rock, TX, 78681
2.9
(9 reviews)
"The rooms here are spacious and newly remodeled. Staff are kind and welcoming. I hear the ED is new here and my interaction with her was welcoming and inviting. The activities vary and are provided to my loved one as to what she wants to do. They off..."
READ MOREGeorgetown’s nursing homes charge average monthly rates of $5,201 for semiprivate rooms and $7,057 for private rooms.
Seniors in Georgetown pay, on average, much less each month for nursing home care than does the typical American, as shown by semiprivate room rates. Georgetown’s average cost is $2,555 less than the national average. It is slightly higher than Texas’s average of $5,019, though.
Georgetown is in a cluster of cities that have relatively similar rates. College Station is just $61 more expensive, and Killeen is $10 less costly. San Antonio and Victoria are $137 and $152 pricier, respectively.
Georgetown
$5,201
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
College Station
$5,262
San Antonio
$5,338
Killeen
$5,191
Victoria
$5,353
Knowledge of the rates different service providers charge for senior care can make long-term planning decisions easier. Adult day care is typically the lowest costing care type, but fees in Georgetown are not reported in the Genworth survey. In Georgetown, home care and home health care providers charge median rates of $4,385 and $4,576, respectively. Assisted living residents pay an average of $4,250. In nursing homes, the average semiprivate room costs $5,201 per month, and the corresponding number for a private room is $7,057.
Home care
$4,385
Home health care
$4,576
Assisted living
$4,250
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,201
Nursing home (private room)
$7,057
Note: Data for Georgetown was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Austin, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors and their families can lean on the following services to make aging an easier process. Some of these focus on making aging in place at home feasible for longer, delaying transitions to institutional care settings. Other resources help guide older adults through the process of obtaining higher levels of care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson County and Cities Health District | (512) 248-3252 | Through the WCCHD’s Healthcare Helpline, callers can find out more about services that may be available to Williamson County residents. In some cases, low-income individuals are eligible for assistance with health care expenses. Support services for those with daily living needs are offered as well. The WCCHD does not provide all services directly, but it can point callers in the right direction. |
| Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area | (512) 916-6062 | The AAACAP is a resource for seniors and their caregivers. It provides ombudsman services on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities. Other offerings include care coordination and information, referrals and benefits counseling. Through contracting, the AAACAP also facilitates transportation and nutrition services, among others. |
| Capital Area Aging and Disability Resource Center | (855) 937-2372 | Operated by the AAACAP, the ADRC is a contact point that helps clients seek aid with matters such as Medicare applications and housing. Assistance finding financial support may be available as well. To streamline clients’ experiences, the ADRC directs organizations toward clients rather than vice versa, cutting down on the number of times seniors need to explain their situations. |
| Meals on Wheels of Williamson and Burnet Counties | (512) 763-1400 | To help seniors access nutrition, Meals on Wheels’ volunteers deliver food to individuals unable to cook, shop or drive on their own. The volunteers perform wellness checks during their deliveries, which may reduce feelings of isolation among the homebound. These wellness checks also let the volunteers identify and raise concerns if something seems amiss. |
| Veterans Services | (512) 943-1900 | Older veterans who reside in Williamson County have access to the Veterans Services office, as do their dependents and survivors. Direct support is available, as is assistance with seeking benefits from Texas, Williamson County and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Those benefits may help cover expenses like health and burial bills. |
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