by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Sep 3, 2026 | Blog
If you are researching memory care costs in Texas, a realistic starting point is about $6,200 to $6,700 per month, based on published 2026 industry estimates. That works out to approximately $74,400 to $80,400 per year before any additional fees or changes in care...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog
If you’re trying to figure out how much assisted living costs, you’re probably staring down one of the biggest financial decisions your family will make this year. The honest answer is: it depends, on where you live, how much daily support your loved one...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 29, 2026 | Blog
Once Medicaid starts paying for a resident’s nursing home care, the resident is required to contribute nearly all of their monthly income toward that care, minus a few specific deductions. This process is formally called post-eligibility treatment of income, and...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 27, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever searched for a nursing home for a parent, spouse, or yourself, you’ve probably landed on a page with a row of gold stars next to a facility’s name. That’s the CMS 5-star rating for nursing homes, and while it looks simple, most...
by Mimi Tapia-Bowie | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve priced out a nursing home for a parent or spouse, the number probably stopped you cold. It’s natural to assume you’re being overcharged, that a bed, three meals, and someone checking in now and then shouldn’t cost what it does. But...
