What assisted living costs in Texas and around Tomball
The CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey puts the Texas median for assisted living at $5,666 a month. That works out to $67,992 a year. The national median in the same survey is $6,200 a month.
For Tomball itself, ElderCareCosts adjusts the CareScout figure for local wages and estimates about $5,363 a month, with a typical range of $5,196 to $6,356. That's an estimate, not a survey of local prices, but it's a useful starting point.
A median is just the middle of the range. Half the places surveyed cost more and half cost less. Two homes on the same road can be priced very differently, so think of these numbers as a starting point for your budget, not a price tag.
How assisted living compares with other kinds of care
Families often weigh assisted living against help at home or an adult day program. Here are the Texas monthly medians from the same CareScout survey:
| Type of care | Texas median, per month |
|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,666 |
| Non-medical caregiver at home, 44 hours a week | $5,720 |
| Adult day program, weekdays | $1,950 |
Notice that 44 hours a week of help at home costs about the same as assisted living, and that still leaves nights and weekends uncovered. Adult day costs much less, but your parent comes home every evening and someone still has to be there.
What goes into the price
When you compare places, a few things move the number more than anything else:
- The room. A private room usually costs more than a shared one.
- The level of care. Someone who needs a hand with bathing, dressing and medications will often pay more than someone who mostly needs meals and a check-in.
- What's bundled in. Some places include care and meals in one rate. Others start with a base rent and add care charges on top.
- One-time fees. Ask about move-in or community fees, since those can add up.
- The type of license. In Texas, a Type B home can care for residents who need more help, like someone who needs staff at night or help moving to and from a wheelchair. Make sure the place you choose is licensed for the help your parent needs.
Questions worth asking anywhere you tour
- Does the monthly price include care, or is care billed separately?
- How is the level of care decided, and how often is it reviewed?
- What happens to the price if my parent needs more help later?
- Is there a move-in fee?
- How much notice do you give before a rate goes up?
- Is anything billed extra, like laundry, transportation or medication help?
Any good place should be able to answer those without hedging. Ask for the answers in writing, and if they're fuzzy, it's fine to keep asking until they're clear.
What we charge at Graceful Meadows
We post our rates because we think families should be able to plan. Right now our founding family rate is $3,500 a month for a private room and $3,000 a month for a semi-private room. Those are regularly $5,000 and $4,000. The founding rate is locked for 12 months with continuous stay.
One monthly rate covers:
- A private or semi-private room with a bed, dresser and nightstand
- Meals made here, with special diets welcome
- Help with bathing, dressing and getting around
- Medication reminders and help with medications
- Caregivers on hand 24 hours a day
The level of care is set after a care assessment, and we go over it and the pricing with you before move-in, so you know what to expect. If care needs grow, care-level increases still apply. The move-in fee is waived for families who come to us directly rather than through a referral agency. The founding rate is a limited-time offer with limited beds, and it can be withdrawn at any time. Respite stays are priced separately.
Medicaid accepted for qualifying residents, call us for details.
You'll find the full breakdown on our cost page.
How families pay for it
Most families use a mix of savings, income and help from relatives. Some sell or rent out a parent's house. A few other places to look:
- Long-term care insurance, if your parent has a policy. Read what it covers and how claims start.
- VA benefits. Veterans and surviving spouses who get a VA pension and need help with daily activities like bathing and dressing may qualify for Aid and Attendance payments added to that pension.
One thing that surprises people: Medicare doesn't pay for long-term care, including help with everyday things like bathing and dressing in assisted living. It's worth knowing that before you build a budget around it.
Common questions
Is assisted living cheaper than help at home?
It depends on how many hours of help your parent needs. In Texas, 44 hours a week of help at home has a median cost of about $5,720 a month, close to the assisted living median, and it doesn't cover nights.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term care, including the everyday help people get in assisted living.
Are your rates all-inclusive?
One monthly rate covers the room, meals and care. The level of care is set after a care assessment, and care-level increases still apply if needs grow. We go over all of it with you before move-in.
Let's talk numbers
Every family's situation is a little different, and a phone call usually clears things up faster than a dozen web pages. Call us at (346) 336-5075 and ask whatever's on your mind. Or book a tour, see the rooms, and we'll go through the costs with you in person.
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, Median Cost Data Tables (PDF, 03/02/26) · Texas HHS, LTC Provider Search info page (TULIP) · ElderCareCosts, Assisted Living in Tomball · Medicare.gov, Long-term care coverage · U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Aid and Attendance benefits