2026 monthly care rates for College Station (Brazos County), local Census affordability metrics, and 3 CMS-certified care facilities.
Models eldercare inflation, home equity liquidation fees (7%), income offsets & Medicaid spend-down rules.
At College Station, TX's average caregiver rate of $27.58/hr, hiring in-home care equals the $4,890/mo cost of Assisted Living at exactly 40.9 hours per week (~5.8 hrs/day).
Saves $2,500/mo vs. Assisted Living (excludes home mortgage/utilities).
Full-time home care costs $368/mo more than Assisted Living (where meals & utilities are included).
Assisted Living saves $4,670/mo; Memory Care averages $5,970/mo.
Monthly Assisted Living cost comparison adjusted for Brazos County economic indicators.
Official ACS 5-Year benchmarks used to model local care affordability (see methodology).
| Median Household Income | $58,388/yr ($4,866/mo) |
| Median Home Value | $279,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,160/mo |
| Texas Medicaid Limit (2026) | $2,901/mo |
Official Medicare provider registry showing certified bed capacity, ownership structure, and CMS 5-star quality ratings.