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While the $3,863 average monthly cost of assisted living in Sugar Land is slightly higher than the Texas state&nbsp;median of $3,795, seniors in the city pay less than those in many of the surrounding areas. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Genworth’s&nbsp;2018 Cost of Care</a>&nbsp;survey, assisted living costs in the Austin area ($5,190), Victoria ($4,370), College Station ($3,995) and the San Antonio area ($3,975) are higher than those in Sugar Land. Only those in the nearby coastal city of Corpus Christi&nbsp;pay less, at $2,975 per month. Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Sugar Land, so data for the closest area, Houston, was used.

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At $3,863 per month,&nbsp;Sugar Land’s&nbsp;average cost of assisted living&nbsp;is actually lower than the average cost of home health care. In-home services, which includes a homemaker ($3,909) and home health aide ($4,099), are&nbsp;administered in a senior’s&nbsp;private residence and doesn’t usually cover&nbsp;expenses, such as meals, rent and utilities. Skilled, full-time nursing home care ($5,095) is the most expensive senior care type in the city, while part-time adult day health services ($1,300) are the least expensive option.

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sugar Land

Community Care for Aged/Disabled Through the Texas&nbsp;<a href="https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/resources/texas_ccad.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/resources/texas_ccad.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">CCAD&nbsp;program,</a>&nbsp;the Health and Human Service Commission provides personal care services and assistance with activities of daily living to seniors and people with disabilities who would like to live in the community rather than a nursing home. They can receive services in an assisted living facility, foster home or personal residence.&nbsp; Additional benefits include: 
<li>Home-delivered meals</li>
<li>Emergency response services</li>
<li>Case management</li>
<li>Housekeeping assistance</li>
 To qualify for CCAD, participants&nbsp;must meet the following financial limits: 
<li>Earn no more than $2,313 (individuals) or $4,626 (married couples) in monthly income</li>
<li>Have assets below $5,000 (individuals) or $6,000 (married couples)</li>
 To apply, Sugar Land seniors should contact the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careconnection.org/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.careconnection.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Harris County Area Agency on Aging</a> at (855) 937-2372. Elderlife&nbsp;Bridge Loans <a href="https://elderlifefinancial.com/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://elderlifefinancial.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elderlife&nbsp;Financial</a>&nbsp;provides seniors of any age a potential short-term option for paying for assisted living. The company’s bridge loans have terms up to 12 months, a quick 24-hour application process and a&nbsp;prime + 4.74% interest rate. Seniors can use the loans to pay for move-in fees, rent and care at an assisted living facility of their choice. To qualify for these loans, seniors should have a long-term plan in place to pay for care, such as money expected through the pending sale of a home. Elderlife examines applicants’ financial information, including credit scores, but seniors with a low credit score may still qualify if they apply with co-applicants with higher scores.&nbsp; To apply, Sugar Land seniors can complete the&nbsp;<a href="https://elderlifefinancial.com/loc/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://elderlifefinancial.com/loc/" rel="noopener noreferrer">online form</a>&nbsp;or call (888) 228-4500.

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,863 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 283 Assisted Living Communities in Sugar Land and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Sugar Land, TX<ul><li>Assisted Living: $3,863</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $5,095</li><li>In-home Care: $3,909</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,300</li></ul>

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<a href="https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip" rel="noopener noreferrer">Texas Medicaid</a>&nbsp;provides free and low-cost health care services to eligible low-income adults, children, seniors and&nbsp;people with disabilities who meet certain requirements.&nbsp; Seniors aged 65 and older and adults with disabilities&nbsp;may qualify for Medicaid if they: <ol>
<li>Receive Supplemental Security Income</li>
<li>Participate in the&nbsp;<a href="https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health/disability-or-65plus/buy-in" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health/disability-or-65plus/buy-in" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid Buy-In</a>&nbsp;program, where seniors can pay for services if they work and live in an institutional setting</li>
<li>Are eligible for <a href="https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health/disability-or-65plus/long-term-care" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/programs/health/disability-or-65plus/long-term-care" rel="noopener noreferrer">long-term care</a></li>
</ol> Medicaid benefits for seniors may include: <ul>
<li>Doctor and hospital visits</li>
<li>Prescription drugs</li>
<li>Vision, hearing and dental care</li>
<li>Laboratory services</li>
<li>Nursing home care or residence in a home for people with mental illness or intellectual disabilities</li>
<li>Home health care</li>
</ul> Seniors must meet certain financial criteria to qualify for Medicaid.&nbsp;Adults&nbsp;aged 65 and older or who are blind or disabled are entitled to receive Medicaid through the SSI&nbsp;program if they meet the following&nbsp;financial&nbsp;limits: <ul>
<li>Earn no more than $771 (individual) or $1,157 (married couple) in monthly income</li>
<li>Have no more than $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (married couple) in assets excluding a residence, primary vehicle, personal belongings and furnishings</li>
</ul> Seniors who meet the financial requirements below and require a nursing home level of care are entitled to receive Medicaid benefits in a nursing facility: <ul>
<li>Earn no more than $2,313 (individual) or $4,626 (married couple) in monthly income</li>
<li>Have no more than $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (married couple) in assets, excluding a residence, primary vehicle, personal belongings and furnishings; if only one partner of a married couple applies, the non-applicant spouse may retain up to $126,000 in assets</li>
</ul> To be eligible for long-term care, an adult must be at least aged 65 years old or have a disability lasting&nbsp;12 months or longer,&nbsp;meet the above financial limits and require care for at least 30 consecutive days. Participants must first use their own money to pay for services, excluding a small monthly&nbsp;allowance, before receiving services for free.&nbsp; STAR+PLUS Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Seniors&nbsp;seeking long-term care while living in an assisted living facility or community setting may be eligible for services through&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/insurance-financial-help/starplus-home-and-community-based-services-hcbs" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.navigatelifetexas.org/en/insurance-financial-help/starplus-home-and-community-based-services-hcbs" rel="noopener noreferrer">HCBS&nbsp;STAR+PLUS waiver</a>. This program aims to help seniors aged 65 and older and&nbsp;people with disabilities reside outside of nursing homes. Interested individuals must qualify for Medicaid and meet at least one of the following criteria to participate: <ul>
<li>Receive&nbsp;SSI&nbsp;and qualify for Medicaid based on low income</li>
<li>Be eligible to receive STAR+PLUS HCBS and not receive SSI</li>
<li>Receive Medicaid through the Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer program or by living in&nbsp;a nursing home&nbsp;</li>
</ul> Assigned regional health plans provide&nbsp;the&nbsp;benefits of STAR+PLUS, which include: <ul>
<li>Assisted living services</li>
<li>Nursing care</li>
<li>Personal assistance services</li>
<li>Medical supplies</li>
<li>Respite care</li>
<li>Therapies</li>
<li>Transitional assistance</li>
</ul> Medicaid participants who qualify for the STAR+PLUS waiver receive an enrollment packet in the mail. They should select their preferred health plan and&nbsp;return the completed form within&nbsp;15 days of receipt. Sugar Land seniors can apply for Medicaid&nbsp;<a href="https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/apply/how-to-apply" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://yourtexasbenefits.hhsc.texas.gov/apply/how-to-apply" rel="noopener noreferrer">online</a> or by calling (877) 541-7905 and pressing “2” after selecting a language.

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Sugar Land’s Area Agency on Aging provides seniors with aging-related services, such as respite care, an ombudsman program, benefits counseling and information and&nbsp;resource centers.

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Brookdale Sugar Land (formerly known as Emeritus at Sugar Land) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.

Brookdale Sugar land is managed by Brookdale, one of America&#39;s largest providers of senior housing and services. Brookdale communities consistently receive high resident satisfaction ratings, demonstrating our commitment to quality and service.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Our peaceful setting, restaurant-style dining experience, activities and beautiful surroundings combine to create a wonderful living environment every day. Our genuine, caring staff, home-style meals and daily activities add to our residents&#39; daily experience. They will tell you they appreciate all the options while living at a Brookdale community.

Our staff prides itself on respecting the privacy and individuality of our residents, while at the same time, creating a real sense of community. You can maintain the same independent lifestyle you have always enjoyed, plus have the opportunity to connect with your peers, participate in activities and even form new friendships for a lifetime.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

Our customized Service Care Plan offers just the right complement of additional services, from assistance with medication to daily help with bathing, dressing, grooming and ambulation. Our tiered levels of service ensure that you are only paying for the services that you need.

The sense of community is all around you when you become part of our family at Brookdale Sugar Land. Through special events, activities, clubs and on-going cultural enrichment programs, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to get to know other residents and us. Call to set up an appointment for a tour because we delight in showing you our home.

At Brookdale Sugar Land, our family is committed to yours.

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At Optimum Personal Care, we appreciate how difficult it can be to make the decision to bring your loved one into a personal care home. Above all, you want to know your loved one is in the hands of skilled caregivers who will provide customized senior care in a secure and comfortable environment.

You want your loved one to be treated with respect, dignity, and maintain a suitable level of independence. At Optimum Personal Care, we support and share those feelings and concerns.

<h4>Services and Amenities Include:</h4>

<ul>
<li>Palliative care model</li>
<li>1:7 direct care ratio</li>
<li>Individual care plans</li>
<li>Higher level of care because we have NP's/HH/Hospice in our buildings daily</li>
<li>Tube feeding</li>
<li>Two or more people assist</li>
<li>Hoyer lift</li>
<li>In-house PT/OT</li>
<li>Insulin care</li>
</ul>

Assisted Living - Optimum Personal Care - A home-assisted living facility allows your loved ones to ease into transitional state in life.
We take pride in knowing our care will provide them with all their needs.

We take a personal interest in helping each resident manage the day-to-day requirements of their disability and, at the same time, help them preserve as much as possible.

Respite care is available. Respite care is ideal when a loved one is being released from the hospital but continues to require hands-on care or when an in-home caregiver or family member needs to leave town or requires a much-needed break. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://apps.hhs.texas.gov/ltcsearch/">Texas Long-Term Care Provider Search</a>

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Standalone memory care expert with bistro dining, full-day programming, 1:9 caregiver ratios, 24/7 leadership and visiting, intergenerational programs, long tenure.

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Auberge at Sugar Land

The Reserve at First Colony is located southeast of downtown Sugar Land, Texas, near lost Creek Park, Oyster Creek Trail and several stores. Reviewers have appreciated that the facility is a one-story building that is easy for the residents to move around in and that everyone has their own room. They also liked the number of activities available for the residents to participate in, like games, singing and bingo. Residents also enjoy the weekly outings and trips to the local casino every three months.


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