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Round Rock is a smaller suburb of the Texas state capital of Austin, centrally located in the state. This area is home to the University of Texas, and this college town prides itself on its quirky nature, summed up in its slogan, “Keep Austin Weird.” Austin boasts many different attractions, including the Blanton Museum of Art and the Bullock State History Museum. Closer to home in Round Rock, seniors may choose to stroll through Chisholm State Park, which commemorates the city’s cattle drive history or enjoy fishing in the stocked lake at Old Settlers Park.
Weather in Round Rock is hot in the summer, with high temperatures reaching the 100s on occasion, but fall and winter are pleasant, and snow is rare. Although parts of the greater Austin area can be pricey to live in, Round Rock’s cost of living is on par with the national average. Seniors living in Round Rock have plenty of choices for assisted living, as the area has dozens of communities.
The average monthly fees for assisted living here are $5,395, although individual facilities will vary according to their amenities.
Note: Data for Round Rock was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Austin, was used.
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Round Rock assisted living fees are among the most expensive in Texas and at $5,395, are well above the state’s average of $3,750. Texas as a whole has assisted living fees several hundred dollars below the national average, which is $4,051, but it’s fairly close to its immediate neighbors, with the exception of New Mexico, which averages $4,100 per month. The other border states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana are all just a few hundred dollars less per month than Texas.
Round Rock is part of one of the most expensive metro areas in the state for monthly assisted living fees. The Austin area averages $5,395, which is higher even than Dallas, another large Texas city with a higher cost of living and assisted living fees averaging $4,150 per month. San Antonio and Houston, other major metro areas, match the Texas state average of $3,750, as does nearby Kerrville. El Paso, far to the southwest, is one of the least expensive Texas cities at just $2,000 per month.
Seniors in Round Rock who are enrolled in Texas Medicaid and receive Social Security Income may be eligible for an Assisted Living Waiver from the State of Texas: STAR+PLUS HCBS. Besides the other two guidelines, applicants must also demonstrate that they require a nursing home level of care. However, once an individual receives the waiver, they may choose to use the money to pay for assisted living room and board, or to pay caretakers or a friend or relative to provide homemaker and health care services in their own home.
Learn more about this program, the eligibility requirements, and the application process on our Assisted Living in Texas page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area | (512) 916-6062 | The AAA connects seniors with benefits programs they’re eligible for, with caseworkers on staff to help residents apply for food benefits, health care and other services. Meal delivery options and seminars on nutrition are offered, as are health screenings and information about programs in the area to help seniors. |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Texas | (512) 476-6325 | Eligible seniors receive a home-delivered hot meal, wellness checks, and companionship from this volunteer program. Eligibility is determined by income, disability, and applicant’s ability to prepare their own nutritious meals. |
| Austin Bar Association Legal Aid | (512) 477-3950 | Elderly in need have access to pro bono attorneys who specialize in elder law and assistance with civil cases including benefits disputes, elder abuse and wills. |
| Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services | (855) 937-2372 | This state agency helps seniors with intake applications for various benefits and has caseworkers that guide the elderly and their families toward the right choices for care homes. Other resources include education about mental health, caretaker respite and nutritional services. |
| Allen R Baca Senior Center | (512) 218-5499 | This is an adult activity center with programs geared towards adults aged 50 and up. Scheduled events include hobby group meetings, book clubs and card games, plus weekly bingo. Lunches are served, giving seniors companionship and a nutritious meal. Dances and special celebrations are hosted throughout the year. |
| Home Repair and Architectural Barrier Removal | 512.476.MEAL(6325) | This program is intended for low-income seniors who need assistance completing minor home repairs and modifications to help with mobility and handicapped access. Plumbing repairs and air conditioner/ heater installation and repair are offered. |
| Austin VA Clinic | (512) 823-4000 | Veterans and dependents have access to health care, hospital care and surgery. Help for those recovering from illness or injury includes occupational and physical therapies. Mental health services, dental care and eye care are also provided. |
The Texas Department of Health and Senior Services licenses and regulates assisted living communities in Round Rock, as in all of Texas. Facilities are divided into two categories, depending on whether they serve memory care residents or not. Each facility must adhere to staff certification and training standards, medical licensing if appropriate and proper staffing ratios. Other regulations cover meals, general cleanliness and sanitation and overall safety and liveability of the community. Visit our Assisted Living in Texas page to learn more about these laws and regulations.