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Questions Austin families ask

38 questions, each answered directly and sourced.

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This page answers 38 common questions about senior care in the Austin metro, covering Texas licensing, costs, Medicaid, VA benefits and local resources.

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These are the questions that come up on real calls, answered as briefly as the facts allow. Where a figure is disputed or unpublished, we say so rather than picking a number.

Short answer

This page answers 38 common questions about senior care in the Austin metro, covering Texas HHSC licensing, what care costs, Medicaid STAR+PLUS, VA Aid and Attendance, and local Austin resources.

Rules & licensing

What's the difference between Type A and Type B assisted living in Texas?Is memory care a separate license in Texas?How do I check if an Austin assisted living facility is licensed?Do Texas assisted living facilities have star ratings like nursing homes?Where can I see nursing home inspection results in Texas?Who do I call to report a problem at an Austin nursing home?How do I report suspected elder abuse in Texas?Should I call APS or HHSC about a problem at my mom's facility?What is a long-term care ombudsman and is it free in Austin?Who is the ombudsman for Travis County?Can an Austin assisted living facility make my parent leave if their needs increase?

Costs & paying

Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Texas?Does Texas Medicaid pay for assisted living?What's the Medicaid income limit for a nursing home in Texas in 2026?How much money can my spouse keep if I go into a nursing home in Texas?How much spending money does a Texas nursing home resident keep?Will Texas take my mother's house after she goes on Medicaid?Does Texas have a state program that pays for assisted living?How do I get on the STAR+PLUS waiver list in Austin?How much is VA Aid and Attendance in 2026?Can Aid and Attendance help pay for assisted living in Austin?What does long-term care actually cost in Texas?Is senior care more expensive in Austin than the rest of Texas?How much does in-home care cost per hour in Austin?Is adult day care cheaper than assisted living in Austin?Why is nursing home care listed as cheaper than assisted living in Texas?What does memory care cost in Austin?

Local Austin help

What is the Area Agency on Aging for Austin?Who do I call first when a parent in Austin suddenly needs care?How do I get Meals on Wheels in Austin?What free transportation is available for Austin seniors?Is there free help for dementia caregivers in Austin?Where can I borrow a wheelchair or walker in Austin for free?Who helps with guardianship or money management for an Austin senior?My parent is being discharged from an Austin hospital. How fast do I need to decide?Which Austin hospitals handle serious senior emergencies?Why is there so much senior housing in Georgetown and Round Rock?How many seniors live in the Austin area?

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