Question 1

Can an Austin assisted living facility make my parent leave if their needs increase?

Accepted Answer

Possibly. If a Type A community can no longer meet your parent's evacuation or nighttime care needs, they may require a move to a Type B community. Improper transfer or discharge is exactly what a long-term care ombudsman handles. Call Capital Area at 512-916-6054 before agreeing to move.

Question 2

Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Texas?

Accepted Answer

No. Medicare does not pay for assisted living room, board, or custodial care anywhere, including Austin. Medicare covers limited skilled nursing facility stays after a qualifying hospital admission, plus home health and hospice. Assisted living in Texas is paid privately, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid STAR+PLUS.

Question 3

Does Texas Medicaid pay for assisted living?

Accepted Answer

Partially. The STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver covers assisted living care services but explicitly does not cover room and board, which comes from the resident's own income. You must meet nursing facility level of care, income under $2,982 monthly, and assets under $2,000, and usually wait on an interest list.

Question 4

What's the Medicaid income limit for a nursing home in Texas in 2026?

Accepted Answer

For a single applicant in 2026, monthly income must be under $2,982 and countable assets under $2,000. Your home and one vehicle are generally exempt. You must also meet Nursing Facility Level of Care. A community spouse may keep a separate resource allowance.

Question 5

How much money can my spouse keep if I go into a nursing home in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Texas allows a Community Spouse Resource Allowance so the at-home spouse isn't impoverished, reported at $162,660 for 2026. The applicant spouse is limited to $2,000. Because these figures change annually and the calculation is complex, confirm current amounts with HHSC or a Texas elder law attorney.

Community	Care type	Address	County
Querencia at Barton Creek	Independent Living	2500 Barton Creek Blvd Austin, TX 78735	Travis
Longhorn Village	Independent Living	12501 Longhorn Parkway Austin, TX 78732	Travis
Westminster	Independent Living	4100 Jackson Avenue Austin, TX 78731	Travis
Buckner Villas	Assisted Living	11110 Tom Adams Dr Austin, TX 78753	Travis
The Village at the Triangle	Assisted Living	4517 Triangle Ave Austin, TX 78751	Travis
Brookdale Gaines Ranch	Assisted Living	4409 Gaines Ranch Loop Austin, TX 78735	Travis
Brookdale Westlake Hills	Assisted Living	1034 Liberty Park Dr Austin, TX 78746	Travis
Lake Travis Independent Living	Independent Living	302 Medical Parkway Lakeway, TX 78738	Travis
The Delaney at Georgetown Village	Assisted Living	359 Village Commons Boulevard Georgetown, TX 78633	Williamson
The Wesleyan	Independent Living	139 Estrella Crossing Georgetown, TX 78628	Williamson
The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living	Assisted Living	3405 El Salido Parkway Cedar Park, TX 78613	Williamson
Heritage Lakes	Assisted Living	19005 Pleasant Bay Drive Pflugerville, TX 78660	Travis
Asher Point Independent Living of Round Rock	Independent Living	310 Chisholm Trail Rd Round Rock, TX 78681	Williamson
Maple Ridge	Independent Living	1531 Juliette Way Cedar Park, TX 78613	Williamson
Highland Estates	Independent Living	1500 North Lakeline Boulevard Cedar Park, TX 78613	Williamson
Overlook at Plum Creek	Independent Living	4850 Cromwell Drive Kyle, TX 78640	Hays
Sunrise Village Retirement Community	Independent Living	500 Parker Drive San Marcos, TX 78666	Hays

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