Local Senior Care Guide
Austin offers a wide range of senior care options — from assisted living communities to memory care facilities and in-home caregivers. Our local advisors help you find the right fit for your family's needs and budget, at no cost.
Get Free Austin Guidance →Estimated Austin Costs
$3,500 – $5,200 / mo
Assisted Living (median)
$4,500 – $6,200 / mo
Memory Care (median)
$22 – $30 / hr
Home Care (avg)
Options in Austin
{city} has a growing number of licensed assisted living communities, from affordable options in surrounding suburbs to premium communities with resort-style amenities.
Explore Assisted Living →Specialized memory care facilities in the {city} area provide secure environments and dementia-trained staff for loved ones with Alzheimer's or other memory conditions.
Explore Memory Care →Prefer to stay home? {city} has licensed home care agencies providing personal care, companionship, and skilled nursing — with flexible scheduling to fit your family's needs.
Explore Home Care →Local Context
Austin has experienced explosive growth, and its senior population has grown alongside it. Travis County has a rapidly expanding inventory of licensed assisted living and memory care communities, especially in the suburbs.
Austin's cost of living has risen sharply over the past decade, pushing senior care rates above the Texas average — though still below comparable coastal markets. Suburbs like Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Georgetown often offer better value.
The Texas STAR+PLUS Medicaid program and various waiver programs may help fund long-term care for eligible seniors in the Austin area. The Capital Area AAA provides free guidance and navigation for local families.
Texas Health & Human Services
Medicaid waiver programs and care licensing
Capital Area Council of Governments – AAA
Local senior services and navigation
Central Texas VA Health Care
Veterans Aid & Attendance and care benefits
Alzheimer's Association — Capital of Texas
Dementia support and caregiver resources
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Houston, TX · Memory Care
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Phoenix, AZ · Assisted Living
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Chicago, IL · Home Care
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