Part of the greater San Antonio area, Boerne is a Texan city with widely-celebrated German roots. It is home to 18,232 people, of whom a high percentage are seniors, at 18.7%. Boerne has a warm, pleasant climate with lots of sun and very mild winters. Each year, the town celebrates its German heritage with Boerne Berges Fest, which features live music, fresh food and dachshund races. Residents can also take advantage of the close proximity to natural attractions like the Cibolo Center for Conservation or Cascade Caverns, a popular limestone cave and waterfall. Seniors living in Boerne may also like to visit the Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery, which has one of the largest sculpture collections in the state.
Assisted living here averages $3,599 per month, although actual costs can vary by location and care plan. Texas’ lack of income tax helps make Boerne an even more affordable destination for retirees.
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Assisted living in Boerne averages $3,599, which is less than the state average of $3,998 and the national average of $4,300. Seniors can find lower assisted living prices in neighboring Arkansas, which averages $3,500 per month, or Missouri, which averages $3,000. Louisiana averages $3,639, and assisted living in Oklahoma comes to $3,750.
Assisted living costs in Boerne are low compared to many other Texas cities. Dallas is more expensive, at $4,400 and Houston is even costlier, averaging $4,750 per month. In the capital city, Austin, assisted living comes to $4,250. Coastal city Corpus Christi has far lower costs, at $3,260 per month. Texarkana has the lowest assisted living prices in the state, at only $2,600. Midland is almost twice as expensive, at $5,250.
Note: Data for Boerne was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Antonio, was used instead.
Under Texas Medicaid, seniors ages 65 and up may be eligible for the STAR+PLUS managed care program. This program pays for health services like nursing care, assisted living, physical therapy and emergency response systems. To read more about the STAR+PLUS program and how to apply, visit our Assisted Living in Texas page.
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Alamo Area Agency on Aging | (210) 477-3275 | This Agency on Aging offers advocacy and assistance to seniors in Boerne and surrounding areas. Its Long-Term Care Ombudsman helps assisted living residents resolve welfare concerns and a resource center offers information and service referrals. Seniors can also access social services such as health insurance counseling and care needs assessments. |
Kendall County Veterans Service Office | (830) 249-3949 ext. 336 | Run by the county, this veterans service office helps service members gain access to entitlements and benefits programs. Service officers here can help veterans submit applications and appeals for federal and state assistance programs. These include pensions, life insurance, tax exemptions and health benefits. |
Rainbow Senior Center | (830) 249-2114 | Older adults can participate in a variety of lifelong learning opportunities, ranging from computer classes to healthy aging courses, at this senior center. A lively rotation of fitness activities includes dance classes and chair aerobics. This senior center also runs health clinics, including blood pressure screenings and hearing checks. Day trips to local attractions are available, and transportation can be arranged to and from the center. |
Alamo Regional Transport | (210) 832-8785 | This agency serves the rural areas surrounding San Antonio. It offers rides to medical appointments and errands throughout the area. These low-cost rides are available Monday-Friday and must be arranged ahead of time. Door-to-door service is available for those with mobility impairments. |
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid | (210) 212-3700 | A resource center run by this non-profit law firm offers free information about a range of legal topics. In addition, seniors and low-income adults can get free representation for a variety of legal issues, including public benefits access and civil rights matters. This agency’s elder law initiative offers specialized assistance with estate planning, care directives and adult welfare. |
Boerne’s assisted living communities are licensed by Texas’ Department of Health and Human Services. This organization enforces state laws regarding pharmaceutical storage, caregiver oversight and facility security. Learn more about the state’s assisted living laws by visiting our Assisted Living in Texas page.