10/04/2026
Home care or assisted living? It's one of the biggest decisions a family can face, and most of the advice out there comes from someone selling one side. So here's our honest take.
If your loved one needs help for part of the day, home care usually costs less in Houston. Around four hours a day, five days a week, typically runs $1,800β$3,200 a month, compared with $3,800β$5,200 for a standard assisted living room. The math changes when someone truly needs supervision around the clock. Then assisted living's all-in monthly rate often makes more sense.
Medicaid is another big difference. Texas PHC and CAS can cover home care for families who qualify, while assisted living coverage is limited and usually has a waitlist.
And many families don't have to choose just one path forever. Starting with care at home and moving to a community later, if needs grow, is common and perfectly okay.
We put everything into one free guide: real 2026 Houston costs, what Medicaid covers, and seven questions to help your family decide.
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