Brownsville Independent Living

In Brownsville--the city "On the Border by the Sea"--assisted living facilities are a steal. The average senior care cost is well below the national average. Before continuing your search on assistedseniorliving.net, learn about cost of care and the amenities the city offers.

The Texas Department of Human Services licenses assisted living facilities as Personal Care Facilities. Only facilities with more than four residents require a license. Facilities are categorized as Type A, B, and E. Type A facilities only accept residents who are able to evacuate the premises unassisted and that don't require routine nighttime attendance. Type B facilities take residents who don't qualify for Type A facilities. Type E facilities are similar to Type As but are limited to 16 beds.

To find inspection reports for assisted living facilities and other senior care options in Amarillo, go to the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Brownsville's cost of living is 14% below the national average. And the Lone Star state does not tax Social Security or any other forms of retirement income. A private room in a Brownsville assisted living facility averages--according to a recent survey by Genworth Financial--$2,685 a month, a bargain compared to the Texas average of $3,210 and the national average of $3,261. A private room in a nursing will average $178 a day while a semi-private averages $138 a day.

Local attractions include the the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, Camille Lightner Playhouse, Gladys Porter Zoo, the Port of Brownsville, and the Children's Museum of Brownsville. Also, the City of Brownsville manages over 1,000 acres of parks, 23 miles of hike/bike trails, and three gymnasiums and pools.

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