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749 Gateway Street Suite 101
Abilene, TX 79602
Located in Abilene, TX at 749 Gateway Street Suite 101, Caprock Home Health Services Inc is a senior in-home care provider that offers in-home care and also in-home nursing care. For almost 27 years, they have been providing care to ...
265 South Leggett Drive Suite 1
Abilene, TX 79605
Located in Abilene, Texas at 265 South Leggett Drive Suite 1, Abilene Home Health Professional Care Inc is a senior in-home care company that offers home healthcare along with home care. They have been serving clients in Texas for nearly ...
1393 Ambler St
Abilene, TX 79601
Hendrick Housecalls is a home healthcare company based in Abilene, TX at 1393 Ambler St. They provide in-home health services and in-home care for senior clients. They have been operating in the area since 1985. They provide a variety ...
1290 South Willis Suite 209
Abilene, TX 79605
Located at 1290 South Willis Suite 209 in Abilene, TX, Generations Home Health is an in-home care service provider offering in-home nursing services along with personal care services. For almost 13 years, they have been providing care to customers in ...
402 Cypress St Ste 601
Abilene, TX 79601
Southwest Home Health Care Agency is a senior in-home care service provider located in Abilene, TX at 402 Cypress St Ste 601. They offer personal care and also in-home medical services for senior clientele. For almost 23 years, they ...
3747 West Lake Rd
Abilene, TX 79601
Primary Nurse Care Inc is a home healthcare service provider located in Abilene, TX at 3747 West Lake Rd. They provide personal care along with in-home medical care for senior clientele. They have been serving customers in the area ...
One Village Drive Suite 200
Abilene, TX 79606
Located in Abilene, Texas at One Village Drive Suite 200, Encompass Home Health of Abilene, TX is a senior home care company offering home care services as well as home health services. They have been in business in Texas for ...
842 N Mockingbird
Abilene, TX 79603
Located at 842 N Mockingbird in Abilene, Texas, Kinder Hearts Home Health/Hospice is a home care company that offers home care services in addition to in-home health care. Since 2002, they have been serving clients throughout the Abilene area. ...
162 Caddo Dr Ste 130
Abilene, TX 79602
Located in Abilene, TX at 162 Caddo Dr Ste 130, Big Country Healthcare Services is a senior in-home care service provider that offers in-home personal care services along with in-home health care. For almost 12 years, they have been serving ...
1665 Antilley Rd Suite 100
Abilene, TX 79606
Located in Abilene, Texas at 1665 Antilley Rd Suite 100, Integracare of Abilene is a senior home healthcare service provider that offers in-home health care and also personal care. Since 2010, they have been providing care to customers throughout the ...
238 Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79602
Located in Abilene, Texas at 238 Sayles Blvd, Beyondfaith Homecare and Rehab of Abilene is a senior home health care company offering home health care and also personal home care services. Since 2011, they have been serving seniors throughout the ...
209 S Danville Ste C114
Abilene, TX 79605
West Texas Home Health Services is a home care company located in Abilene, Texas at 209 S Danville Ste C114. They offer in-home nursing and also home care for seniors. For nearly 6 years, they have been providing care ...
4090 S Danville Drive Suite A
Abilene, TX 79605
Located in Abilene, TX at 4090 S Danville Drive Suite A, Hands of Compassion HomeCare is a senior in-home care service provider offering home care services in addition to home healthcare. Since 2013, they have been serving customers throughout the ...
265 South Leggett Drive Suite 1
Abilene, TX 79605
Located in Abilene, TX at 265 South Leggett Drive Suite 1, Abilene Home Health Professional Care Inc is a senior in-home care provider offering home care services and also in-home health services. They have been serving clients in the area ...
240 S Mockingbird Ln
Abilene, TX 79605
Home Instead Senior Care is a home care provider located in Abilene, TX at 240 S Mockingbird Ln. They offer home care services along with home health services for seniors. They can provide a variety of personal services such ...
4090 S Danville Dr Ste B
Abilene, TX 79605
Located at 4090 S Danville Dr Ste B in Abilene, Texas, Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services is a senior home care provider offering personal home care services and in-home health services. They can provide First Aid / CPR and dementia ...
The population of Abilene has risen to over 125,000 residents, 13% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. The city’s growing senior population can take advantage of Texas not having any state income tax, so Social Security benefits and retirement income of all types are completely tax-exempt.
Abilene earned an impressive SeniorScore of 79, which is five points higher than the statewide score of 74 and seven points higher than the national average of 72. SeniorScores are calculated using more than 100 variables and broken down into four relevant categories. Abilene scored highest in General Quality of Life, earning an 87. Top reasons for such a favorable score included extremely mild winters, an average population density and a very short daily commute. Another factor is the city's low cost of living, which is 22% below the national average. Abilene also boasts lower-than-average property taxes, which is important to seniors who own their homes. However, it lost points for having higher-than-average property and violent crime rates.
Seniors on fixed incomes can also benefit from groceries being sales tax-exempt, and they only pay 2% in taxes on prescription and nonprescription drugs, instead of the full 8.25%. Housing costs are 48% lower than the national average and transportation costs are nearly 31% less. Seniors in Abilene also have access to several assistance programs that can help make it easier to age in place.
This guide provides an overview of the cost of home care and home health care services in Abilene, including cost comparisons with other Texas cities. It also provides several free or low-cost resources for seniors needing assistance to retain their independence and continue living at home.
According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Abilene pay an average of $3,813 for homemaker services. This in-home service helps with everyday tasks, such as cooking and shopping. For the same monthly cost, seniors can receive home health care, which also includes skilled nursing services to help with medical needs. The statewide average for home care and home health care is $382 higher per month. Nationally, home care costs $668 more and home health care costs $763 more than in Abilene.
While local in-home care costs are lower than the state and national averages, they vary when compared to other cities across the state. While the $3,432 cost in Wichita Falls for both in-home services is lower than in Abilene by $381, many surrounding cities are higher. The average in San Angelo ($3,932) is higher by $119 and the rate in Amarillo ($4,004) is $191 more per month. Costs are even higher in Dallas at $4,385, and Midland, where the average is $4,576 per month.
The Cost of Home Care & Home Health Care per Month
Cost of Home Care | Cost of Home Health Care | |
Abilene | $3,813 | 3,813 |
Texas | $4,195 | $4,195 |
The United States | $4,481 | $4,576 |
Wichita Falls | $3,432 | $3,432 |
San Angelo | $3,932 | $3,932 |
Amarillo | $4,004 | $4,004 |
Dallas | $4,385 | $4,385 |
Midland | $4,576 | $4,576 |
Seniors in Abilene have access to many programs and services that help older adults maintain their independence and safely age in place. Below, we've compiled a few of the most helpful resources:
WCTAAA offers a full range of services to help older adults live healthy and independent lives in Abilene and other West Central Texas communities. It offers workshops to help seniors better manage ongoing health issues. Its family caregiver support program provides respite care and other supportive services. WCTAAA also offers Medicare benefits counseling, referrals to other senior resources and transportation programs, among others.
Contact Information
Call (325) 793-8417 to learn what WCTAAA offers seniors to help them retain their independence.
The City of Abilene Senior Services Division operates four senior centers that provide numerous recreational and social activities each day and during special events. The centers offer opportunities for seniors who live alone to get together with peers to avoid loneliness and depression. Each senior center offers programs for seniors aged 55 and older or their spouses and low-cost congregate lunches for seniors aged 60 or older on Mondays through Fridays.
Contact Information
Learn about the scheduled activities at the city's senior centers by calling (325) 734-5300.
The West Central Texas ADRC helps seniors aged 60 and older access state and federal benefits and find local programs and services that support their independence. It connects seniors with home care, transportation, legal services, meals, respite/caregiver support and housing. The ADRC may assist seniors with finding funding sources to help pay for services and arrange for services that allow them to continue living at home and avoid premature placement in a long-term care facility.
Contact Information
Get started by calling (855) 937-2372 to talk to a trained ARDC staff member.
RPMC’s Energy Assistance Program helps low-income individuals meet their home energy needs by providing utility payment assistance, based on income eligibility. Its Weatherization Assistance Program helps ensure seniors have a comfortable and healthy environment while conserving energy and reducing their household utility bills. The program may also cover the repair or replacement of heating and cooling equipment. RPMC also offers Veteran Housing & Utility Assistance for eligible veterans that provides financial assistance with rent, mortgage and utility costs.
Contact Information
Seniors can contact RPMC’s Abilene office at (877) 450-7616 to find out which programs they qualify for.
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