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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Smithville, Texas

We're still building out our assisted living directory for Smithville, TX. The median estimated cost is $6,491/mo. That's above the Texas state median by about 15%. Browse nearby cities or the Texas page while we finish adding local providers.

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Median monthly price, Smithville

$6,491/mo

Estimated range $5,656 – $7,022

● Smithville $6,491 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Smithville

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingSmithvilleTexasNational
25th percentile$5,656/mo$5,409/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,491/mo$5,666/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,022/mo$6,158/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Smithville runs about $34 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,978
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,552
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,017

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Bastrop

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Smithville.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Smithville runs about $2,234 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (512) 916-6054 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,552 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,491 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Smithville assisted living median of $6,491 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,552 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Smithville run about $6,446 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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Assisted Living in Smithville

We do not list a licensed assisted living community in Smithville yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Smithville at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed assisted living communities listed for Smithville, TX yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

In the last 365 days: 2 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Smithville, in Bastrop County, has about 4,216 residents. About 962 of them (23%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $59,977.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Smithville more expensive than the rest of Texas?

Smithville's median assisted living cost is about 15% higher than the Texas state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Texas → · Assisted Living cost across Texas → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Smithville: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers