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Victoria, Texas, is a small community about 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. The city is equidistant from Houston and San Antonio, allowing residents fast access to the specialized health care and amenities these large metro areas offer while preserving the slower pace and community feeling of a smaller town. Seniors here can spend a day at the Texas Zoo and visit boutiques and eateries in the walkable downtown area. The weather in Victoria is warm year-round, which seniors with health conditions aggravated by colder weather may appreciate. The low cost of living, 15 points lower than the national average, and the fact that Texas doesn’t levy a state income tax may make Victoria an attractive retirement destination for seniors on a budget.
The Victoria region supports its seniors through access to numerous assisted living facilities. These residential communities offer convenient services and amenities such as daily meals, age-friendly recreational programming and housekeeping, along with personalized care plans. Monthly rates vary depending on factors such as a facility’s size, location and additional amenities, but the typical facility in Victoria charges $5,600 per month, which is high compared to state and national averages.
To help you plan for long-term care, our guide provides an overview of common ways seniors pay for assisted living and lists some nonprofit resources that can help.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Texas. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Seniors in Victoria pay $5,600 per month for assisted living, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Victoria is a fairly expensive place to access assisted living services, with facilities in this city charging $5,600 per month for care. Texas’s median rate is about $1,600 lower at $3,998, and nationally, this type of care costs $4,500, which is $1,100 less than in Victoria.
In McAllen, rates are over $1,700 lower at $4,850, and you could save about $2,400 per month by opting for care in Odessa, which costs $4,398. In Dallas, care costs come in at $4,195, and in Sherman, rates are over $2,000 lower than in Victoria. In Texarkana, the cheapest place in Texas for care, monthly fees average $2,770, about half of Victoria’s cost of care.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Texas.
| Contact | Description | |
| The Golden Crescent Agency on Aging | (361) 578-1587 | This planning commission is designed to advance the needs of the elderly in the Victoria area, funding educational seminars for seniors and their caregivers and hosting counseling sessions on topics that concern older people, such as finding long-term care placement and respite for caregivers. Other programs include providing support for seniors aging in place, such as meals and transportation. |
| Victoria County Veterans Services Office | (361) 582-5810 | Area veterans can receive help obtaining Veteran’s Administration benefits and health care from caseworkers. Some transportation to the center for help or group therapy sessions is provided. Counseling groups include topics pertaining to veterans, including PTSD and grief. |
| Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 252-2412 | Long-term care ombudsman representatives advocate for the needs of seniors in Texas. Some help pass laws and regulations that improve the circumstances of those in care facilities and protect the elderly from neglect, while others work directly with area seniors or their families to investigate complaints of abuse against assisted living facilities. |
| Volunteer Match | (415) 241-6868 | Volunteer Match pairs area seniors with volunteer opportunities in the community. Seniors are placed according to their skills and level of independence in areas, such as tutoring students, teaching ESL, participating in community cleanups and helping at agencies, including the Salvation Army. |
| Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid | (361) 226-5542 | Victoria seniors who meet income eligibility guidelines and pass the needs test may receive pro bono legal services from participating attorneys. The cases these lawyers handle are generally civil matters. Seniors can also receive legal advice and assistance with drafting documents, such as wills and living wills, divorce filings and bankruptcy. Some lawyers may also investigate cases of elder abuse and neglect. |
| Health Equipment Lending Program – AGE of Central Texas | (512) 600-9288 | This agency offers loans of durable medical equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers and canes, TTY equipment and toileting chairs. It also provides free disposable incontinence care products, including wipes, adult diapers and gloves. The medical equipment inventory can vary, as this agency relies on donations. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Victoria area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
