Located in Texas’ Houston metropolitan area, Humble is home to nearly 17,000 people, with seniors age 65 and over making up 11.6% of the population. The Harris County city experiences fairly average weather, reaching a summer high around 93 degrees F and winter low of about 42 degrees. Humble receives more rain than other cities but rarely any recorded snowfall, making it a great place for those who enjoy warm weather most of the year. In addition to modest living costs, residents have easy access to Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital as well as shops, restaurants and several parks.
There are more than 50 assisted living facilities in Humble and the surrounding area. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Humble is $4,750. However, actual prices may vary depending on the facility’s location and services offered.
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With an average monthly cost of $4,750, assisted living care in Humble is more expensive than the statewide average cost. It’s also higher than the national average of $4,300. Conversely, surrounding states are comparable to both Texas and the nation. New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana have an average monthly cost of $4,050, $3,750, $3,500 and $3,639, respectively.
Other Texas cities have a range of assisted living costs. In the Beaumont area east of Humble, the average monthly cost of assisted living care is $3,590, while to the north, Longview and Tyler cost $3,995 and $3,450, respectively. Deeper inland, the College Station ($5,355) and Austin areas ($4,250) are pricier. Towards the southeast coastline, Victoria ($5,525) is the most expensive, while Corpus Christi is significantly cheaper at $3,260.
Note: Data for Humble was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.
Managed by Texas Health and Human Services, Medicaid STAR+PLUS includes Community First Choice (CFC), a program that provides support for basic needs and habilitation to eligible members. The CFC program reduces nursing home placement and supports assisted living to promote senior independence. It includes assistance with activities such as personal grooming, transportation and health-related tasks.
Learn more about the benefits, eligibility requirements and application process by visiting our Assisted Living in Texas page.
Contact | Description | |
Harris County Area Agency on Aging | (832) 393-4301 | Run by the Houston Health Department, the Harris County Area Agency on Aging is part of a network of agencies providing services to seniors 60 and older, including care coordination, in-home services and an ombudsman program. It also provides information and assistance to family members and caregivers. |
Harris County RIDES | (713) 368-7433 | Harris County RIDES offers subsidized transportation to eligible customers and participating agencies. For seniors who are unable to access conventional public transportation, RIDES helps with trips to doctor’s appointments, grocery or retail stores or supporting general independence. Customers can book a nonmetered shared ride or a metered taxi service discounted by 50%. Both same-day service and advance reservations are available. |
Humble Civic Center | (281) 446-4140 | The Humble Civic Center’s Senior Activity Program helps seniors remain active and form meaningful connections with others in the community. It offers a variety of engaging weekly activities, including aerobics, tai chi, line dancing and bingo. Seniors can also participate in classes, attend luncheons and join group outings on one of the program’s scheduled bus trips. |
Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM) | (281) 446-1004 | HAAM is an interfaith organization that provides essential community assistance and resources to residents in crisis situations. It offers help with basic needs, meal delivery, senior nutrition packs and counseling services. |
Senior Justice Assessment Center (SJAC) | (713) 394-4000 | The Senior Justice Assessment Center serves senior victims of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. SJAC partners with geriatric specialists, social services, law enforcement and other legal bodies to protect vulnerable seniors through action and advocacy to raise awareness. Provided services include assessments, multidisciplinary team meetings, case coordination, referrals, education and research. |
Humble assisted living communities must comply with state laws and regulations that meet safety, medication administration, financial, staffing and quality of life standards. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page to learn more about these laws and regulations.