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Assisted Living in Houston, TX: Costs & Medicaid Guide (2026)
Houston assisted living costs by suburb, Texas STAR+PLUS Medicaid basics, and how to verify ALF licenses before touring.
7 min readUpdated 2026-06-17
Houston is one of the largest assisted living markets in Texas with communities across Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, and inside the Loop.
Use our Houston assisted living page and Texas ALF license lookup before scheduling tours.
STAR+PLUS and private pay
Most Houston families pay privately or through VA benefits. Texas STAR+PLUS may help eligible residents with care services — room and board remains private pay for most ALFs.
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