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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Wichita Falls, Texas

Wichita Falls, TX has 6 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,251/mo. That's below the Texas state median by about 7%. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Wichita Falls has 59 beds, against 16 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Wichita Falls

$5,251/mo

Estimated range $5,100 – $6,132

● Wichita Falls $5,251 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Wichita Falls

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingWichita FallsTexasNational
25th percentile$5,100/mo$5,409/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,251/mo$5,666/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,132/mo$6,158/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Wichita Falls runs about $28 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,410
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,301
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$20,240

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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.

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Wichita Falls.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Wichita Falls runs about $1,807 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Wichita Falls has 7 such properties. The county aging agency at (940) 322-5281 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 $5,301 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,251 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 Wichita Falls assisted living median of $5,251 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $5,301 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Wichita Falls run about $5,214 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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6 assisted living communities in Wichita Falls

What assisted living looks like in Wichita Falls

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Wichita Falls has 59 beds, against 16 across Texas. They range from 16 to 158.

On the most recent inspection on file, state inspectors recorded an average of 10 findings per provider here, above the Texas average of 7.4.

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Free local help worth saving

Wichita Falls, in Wichita County, has about 102,581 residents. About 14,876 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $60,177.

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 Wichita Falls more expensive than the rest of Texas?

Wichita Falls's median assisted living cost is about 7% lower than the Texas state median.

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Assisted Living in Wichita Falls: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers