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Corpus Christi has over 110 miles of beaches, and roughly 75% of its total area is water, which makes the city a popular tourist destination. Seniors often enjoy the climate here, as it’s one of the southernmost large cities in Texas, and there are many museums and historical sites to keep them busy. Health care is just slightly more expensive than the U.S. average, although Corpus Christi’s cost of living factors are generally low and favorable to seniors. There is a high number of doctors and specialists in the area who accept Medicare, and they cover a wide variety of specialties that are relevant to the aging population.
Texas has a relatively low monthly median cost of $3,750 per month for assisted living, and Corpus Christi provides further savings of approximately $111 per month, with its average cost of $3,639.
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Assisted living has an average monthly cost of $3,639 in Corpus Christi, which is slightly below average for Texas and considerably less expensive than the nationwide average of $4,051. New Mexico has the highest cost in the region, with a monthly average of $4,100, and most other nearby states are priced similarly to Texas. Arkansas has the most affordable average cost at $3,175 per month.
Corpus Christi’s assisted living communities are relatively affordable for this region of Texas, with McAllen being the only city to offer notable savings of roughly $500 per month. Brownsville is more expensive by $171 per month, and the cost in Victoria is higher by $811. San Antonio and Houston are the closest major cities, and both have costs equal to the state average of $3,750. The rate is significantly higher in the state capital of Austin, where assisted living costs an average of $5,395 per month.
Seniors may be eligible for the STAR+PLUS program under Texas Medicaid, which provides support and benefits to vulnerable Corpus Christi residents. Further assistance may be available via the Community First Choice program — a Medicaid entitlement — or the Community Care for Aged and Disabled program. The cost of personal care received in assisted living is partially or fully covered if eligible for one of these programs.
Find out more about these financial assistance programs at our Assisted Living in Texas page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging | (361) 883-3935 | The AAA of the Coastal Bend is the go-to agency for seniors and caregivers in Corpus Christi who need help with aging-related issues. Staff can provide benefits counseling, information and referrals and care coordination with local resources. Services are funded in part by state and local governments, and are generally free or low-cost to eligible residents. |
| Corpus Christi Vet Center | (361) 854-9961 | Veterans and their caregivers, as well as eligible family members, can receive free information and support on a variety of issues at the Vet Center. Staff can help gather documents and submit the proper forms for VA programs, such as pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits. These monthly payments can help pay for assisted living and other types of care. Vet Center staff can also submit appeals if benefits are denied. |
| Corpus Christi Senior Centers | (361) 826-2489 | The Parks and Recreation Department operates eight senior centers spread out across the city to cater to residents aged 50 and over. Senior centers offer education, recreation, nutrition and exercise programs. Staff at the centers can also provide benefits counseling and perform eligibility assessments for various assistance programs at the local, state and federal levels. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (361) 946-5467 | The ombudsman program helps seniors and their relatives deal with issues related to assisted living and nursing facilities in Corpus Christi and surrounding areas. Ombudsmen are advocates and problem solvers, often handling complaints against facilities or individual staff members. They can also help seniors select an appropriate facility and determine eligibility for services and benefits. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (361) 826-3136 | The Corpus Christi RSVP is open to all Nueces County residents aged 55 and over. It allows seniors to volunteer and receive credit for their work. Applicants are matched with positions at area nonprofit and health care agencies according to their interests and abilities. |
| Texas RioGrande Legal Aid | (888) 988-9996 | TRLA provides free legal advice, services and information in its Pueblo and Courthouse offices in Corpus Christi. Residents can also find information online or call the organization’s helpline during business hours. Legal services can cover housing and evictions, taxes and debt, public benefits and other issues. |
Texas Health and Human Services is responsible for administering assisted living regulations in Corpus Christi. The state statutes and rules cover staff training, facility design and security, meals and personal care, as well as other relevant issues. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page for further details.