The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,868 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 8 Assisted Living Communities in Abilene.
6565 Central Park Boulevard, Abilene, TX 79606
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
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"Royal Estates of Abilene, located in Abilene, Texas, is a unique senior living community that offers extensive and exciting programs as well..."
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4.7
(8)
"Morada Abilene is a 50-unit assisted living community. Spacious rooms with weekly housekeeping and laundry provided. We are in a great locat..."
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3202 S. Willis, Bldg. A, Abilene, TX 79605
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4.0
(11)
"At Wisteria Place Senior Living & Legacy Lane Memory Care, you will find a warm, dedicated staff committed to creating a community you will ..."
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4.3
(3)
"Located in the beautiful University Hills neighborhood not far from historic downtown Abilene, Chisholm Place offers caring and comfortable ..."
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4.7
(9)
"Wesley Court Methodist Retirement Community is a Continuum of Care Retirement Community located on 70 landscaped acres in Abilene, Texas. Th..."
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"Highland Assisted Living LLC, located in Abilene, Texas, is just minutes away from a city park, shopping area and medical facilities. It boa..."
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"SMRS has spent more than 40 years focused on improving the lives of seniors. Innovative approaches, quality amenities, Christian-based compa..."
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"There may come a time when your family member or loved one needs more care than you are able to give at home. We can provide that home away..."
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March 18, 2021
My aunt is a resident of Lyndale Abilene. Right now, it's in lockdown, so there's limited visiting. I have to have a PCR test every two weeks in order to get in. When you get in, you have to visit for an hour, you have to arrange a visit 48 hours in advance, and I understand all that, except they still have had COVID cases. Other than that, it's nice, it's spacious, it's clean. They are pretty good about their updates, they do internet updates, and email updates. It's airy, it's a fairly new facility, it's well kept, and it has a nice atmosphere.
Betty
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October 5, 2019
I visited Lyndale Abilene. It was smaller than the other places, and more expensive. There were people playing cards and dominoes. The staff was wonderful. I saw the exercise room, dining room, and they showed me the entire place. There was no laundry facility in the room, and that's what most women want. The facilities were very nice, and larger in the main area. They had outside facilities.
Jim
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August 24, 2019
Covenant Place of Abilene is an older community, but it's also very nice, and the people are very friendly. They carry people through memory care but they're officially listed as assisted living. The staff member who assisted me during the tour was very nice and friendly. All their rooms are studios, they have a courtyard, a little exercise room, and so forth. They have daily activities as well.
Billie
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March 29, 2019
Lyndale Abilene was beautiful but it's all private pay. I loved it. Its clean and it's a nice environment. The staff who took me on the tour was very knowledgeable and friendly. They had a vast variety of different things. They have a piano and a beauty salon. The dining room is clean, personable, and they take your order. They also understand who they're dealing with so they will actually bring a plate or two and say "We have this and this, which one would you like?" The place was very homey.
Charlotte
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January 5, 2019
Lyndale Abilene was very good, it was friendly, and a very clean place. They even checked back with me a few times. The apartments were beautiful. They take them on outings, they go shopping, they have activities at the place if they want to watch movies, and special meals, and that would be helpful for my brother. I liked the availability, the appearance, and the care. The staff was very helpful. They check on them several times a day. I like that when you wake up in the apartment you need to push a bell, and theyll know youre up and that youre OK.
Charlotte
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January 5, 2019
Covenant Place of Abilene was very good, they had a lot of activities, and the apartments were very nice. The studio apartment was very adequate, very nice, and fit the needs that we had. I liked that it was all one level, and that the food was made from scratch and fresh. They have crafts, troups, and groups come into the facility to entertain the residents. The staff was very good, made me feel very much at home, and they were there to take care of your loved one.
Based on Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, Abilene’s average monthly cost for assisted living is $3,868, falling just under the national average of $4,000 and only slightly over the state average of $3,795. Abilene lands in the midrange for Texas cities in this part of the state, with assisted living costs significantly lower in Abilene than in nearby San Angelo ($4,450) and markedly higher than in the much more densely populated Lubbock ($3,200).
Abilene
$3,868
National average
$4,000
State average
$3,795
San Angelo
$4,450
Odessa
$4,605
Midland
$4,183
Lubbock
$3,200
Killeen area
$4,053
Wichita Falls
$3,312
In Abilene, costs for in-home assistance such as homemaker services ($3,504) or a home health aide ($3,623) are on par with costs for assisted living at $3,868. A semiprivate room in a nursing home is much more expensive at $4,639, while at the lower end of costs, adult day health in Abilene averages only $618 per month. For seniors exploring the possibility of in-home services, it’s important to factor in housing expenses such as rent and upkeep, which may be included in the cost of assisted living. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$3,868
Homemaker services
$3,504
Home health aide
$3,623
Adult day health
$618
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$4,639
Senior Texans who receive Supplemental Security Income or who need long-term care may qualify for Texas Medicaid or the Medicaid buy-in program. Coverage includes physician visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, lab work and other diagnostics. Dental, hearing and vision benefits are also available to eligible seniors. Managed care organizations deliver many of the state’s Medicaid services.
Low-income Texas seniors who receive SSI are eligible for Medicaid. Services obtained up to three months prior to the start of SSI benefits may be reimbursable. To receive additional information, interested individuals can visit YourTexasBenefits.
Medicaid for long-term care is available to Texas residents age 65 and over who meet income requirements and need 30 or more days of nonstop, long-term assistance. To qualify for the program, applicants must not own possessions over a designated value nor be in the process of paying for such items. Some exclusions apply, including houses, cars, burial funds and certain types of life insurance. A state-provided screening tool helps potential applicants determine whether their income and assets land within the approved range.
The Texas Medicaid buy-in program is open to working residents with physical, mental, developmental or intellectual disabilities in need of medical coverage. Eligible applicants must not reside full-time in a state hospital, nursing facility or an intermediate care home designed for intellectually disabled individuals. Qualified individuals may buy into Texas Medicaid services for a monthly fee.
To receive additional information or to apply, Texas residents can visit YourTexasBenefits.com.
Texas Community Care for the Aged/Disabled
CCAD, which is overseen by Texas Health and Human Services, helps low-income seniors who are at risk of nursing home placement. The program provides them with personal services at home or in an assisted living facility in order to facilitate their independence. Benefits include consumer-managed personal attendant services, which allow a senior to assign a caregiver, including a family member. The program also covers personal emergency response systems, which reduce the need for constant oversight. Seniors living in assisted living facilities may also receive residential personal care.
Benefits may vary depending on the individual’s living arrangement, although certain standard eligibility requirements apply. Applicants must be legal Texas residents with income not exceeding three times the Supplemental Security Income payment. The applicant’s assets must not exceed $5,000 for individuals and $6,000 for couples, although this amount can vary by benefit. Applicants who are eligible for identical services through state Medicaid programs should not apply.
Potential applicants should contact their local Aging and Disability Resource Center for further information or to apply.
VA Aid and Attendance Program
Eligible veterans and surviving spouses who need financial assistance for assisted living services may receive funding through the VA Aid and Attendance Program, which helps to offset assisted living costs. Applicants must be 65 or older and need assistance with activities of daily living.
The program’s application process has complex eligibility requirements that factor in unreimbursed medical expenses. Because the process may be confusing, potential applicants should visit their local VA benefits office for further information or to apply.
Assisted Living Bridge Loans
Seniors may acquire short-term funding through an assisted living bridge loan, which can fund up to one year of payments. While interest rates can be high, this program may provide a viable option for seniors with pending benefits or those waiting on cash from a home sale. Bridge loans can also cover the initial expenses of assisted living, such as move-in costs.
Since multiple co-borrowers may apply for a single bridge loan, the importance of individual creditworthiness diminishes, increasing approval odds. Additionally, family members, rather than the service recipient, apply for a bridge loan, so the senior’s age and health don’t impact the chance of approval. The lender does require information regarding the anticipated source of permanent funding.
Seniors can receive bridge loans as a lump sum payment or as a line of credit, depending upon their needs. Families can expect fast response times once an application is submitted. For further information or to apply, interested individuals should contact Elderlife Financial Services.
Older Abilene residents can enjoy a variety of socialization opportunities, activities and services at local senior activity centers. These recreational centers, which are provided by The City of Abilene Senior Services Division, offer fitness classes, a lunch program and educational programs to area seniors.
Rose Park Senior Activity Center
2625 South 7th Street, Abilene, TX, 79605
(325) 734-5300
Cobb Park Senior Center
2302 State Street, Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 676-6447
C.V. Daniels Senior Center
541 North 8th Street, Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 676-6443
Sears Park Senior Center
2250 Amble Avenue, Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 676-6440
The Area Agency on Aging provides information, resources and support to aid area seniors in living healthy, independent lives. Among its many offerings, the agency offers a meal program, benefits counseling, and health and wellness initiatives. Services are always free. Area Agency on Aging of West Central Texas
3702 Loop 322, Abilene, TX 79602
(800) 928-2262
Abilene’s veteran centers offer resources and support for the emotional, financial and health-related needs of area veterans. Veterans or their surviving spouses in need of assistance can visit their local veteran center for benefits counseling or information on available programs and services. Veterans’ clinics provide screenings and other health services to local veterans.
Abilene Vet Center
3564 North 6th Street, Abilene, TX 79603
(325) 232-7925
Support, resources, information
Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinic
3850 Ridgemont Drive, Abilene, TX 79606
(325) 695-3252
Health services and screening
Go a bit further out to explore pricing and amenities.
$2,530
Wisteria Place Senior Living & Memory Care
3202 S. Willis, Bldg. A,
Abilene, Texas 79605
4.0
(11 reviews)
$1,835
$2,295
$5,000
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