Beaumont Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Beaumont for a single-occupancy apartment is $3,900/month (Genworth - 2018). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

Beaumont is the seat of Jefferson County, Texas and is located about 80 miles northeast of Houston near the Texas-Louisiana state border. More than 110,000 residents enjoy Beaumont’s mild, warm weather and receive lots of healthy sunshine throughout the year.

For seniors who choose assisted living in Beaumont, the area has many notable attractions to explore. This industrial city hosts the South Texas State Fair at Ford Park and is home to the Port of Beaumont, the second-largest military seaport in the world.

Beaumont Attractions

Beaumont is bursting with culture, boasting many fine museums, performing arts venues and historical buildings. The Art Museum of Southeast Texas, has been collecting and displaying art for the Beaumont community since 1950. The museum has a large permanent collection that includes many pieces from local Texas artists. Admission and parking are always free at the museum, which is open seven days a week.

Offering locals a nearby place to stop and smell the roses, the Beaumont Botanical Gardens are a collection of stunning green spaces showcasing hundreds of beautiful flowers such as Camellias, Azaleas, herbs and much, much more. Visitors can explore the grounds along a paved path and disabled guests are welcome to visit the “Fragrance Garden for the Handicapped,” a garden designed specifically with them in mind.

Beaumont Senior Activities

The Best Years Senior Center is the local gathering place for residents of assisted living in Beaumont and other seniors 55 years of age or older in the area.

The Center offers various educational resources and exercise classes such as low impact aerobics, jazz and tap dancing instruction, choir practices, art, quilting and computer workshops as well as a place to play card and table games.

Beaumont Medical Facilities

It’s hard to enjoy all that the city has to offer if you are not feeling well, which is why residents of assisted living in Beaumont are fortunate to have access to high-quality medical care right in the heart of the city.

At CHRISTUS Hospital – St. Elizabeth, the largest medical center between Houston and Baton Rouge, seniors may receive inpatient and emergency care at the 434-bed main facility, visit a specialist for non-urgent care at the Outpatient Pavilion, seek cancer care at the Mamie McFaddin-Ward Cancer Treatment Center or receive rehabilitation services at the Spine and Orthopedic Specialty Center.

Beaumont Transportation

Seniors enjoying assisted living in Beaumont depend on the Beaumont Municipal Transit System, a city-wide public bus service, to get them where they need to go. In addition to fixed-route bus service, the city also provides handicap-accessible transportation and senior discounts for those over age 65 to make it easier for seniors to get out and visit their friends or favorite restaurants, theaters and museums.

Beaumont is a community full of opportunities for an active and purposeful lifestyle. Seniors who choose assisted living in Beaumont experience a high quality of life and personal contentment. To view a list of local housing options, visit our Beaumont Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing writing staff.­