Find Assisted Living Facilities near Corpus Christi, TX

Along the Gulf Coast of South Texas, Corpus Christi offers all the conveniences and attractions of a modern metropolitan area with pockets of suburbia mixed throughout. Residents celebrate the city’s diverse culture and unique history through its many festivals and museums, like the Selena Memorial-Mirador De La Flor. With white sandy beaches and wildlife areas such as the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve, Corpus Christi’s coastal location also offers plenty of opportunities for fishing, sailing, and countless other outdoor activities.

In Corpus Christi, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Corpus Christi, TX

The cost of assisted living in Corpus Christi varies depending on each community. To learn more about the cost of assisted living in Corpus Christi and in the state of Texas, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Corpus Christi, TX

The total household expenses associated with living in Corpus Christi are rated nine points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Income and Housing

The top hospitals that service Corpus Christi include:

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 560+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, joint replacement

South Texas Surgical Hospital

• Facility type: proprietary, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 30+
• Specialties: emergency care, physical therapy, spine surgery

Corpus Christi’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means the city experiences hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. The average humidity level is 74%, and humidity levels are often highest during May at about 76%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 77

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 33″

Population Statistics

Race & Ethnicity

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Corpus Christi: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 48/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Nueces County

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Corpus Christi include:

• Art Museum of South Texas, The Art Center of Corpus Christi, Texas Surf Museum
• USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
• Corpus Christi Downtown Seawall, Selena Memorial-Mirador De La Flor, Selena Museum

Outdoor attractions in Corpus Christi:

• Swantner Park, West Guth Park, Cole Park
• Pollywog Pond Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary
• South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve
• Texas State Aquarium

Corpus Christi’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Corpus Christi, Concrete Street Amphitheater
• Outdoor Summer Movies, Fiesta De La Flor, Buc Days
• La Palmera, Woodlawn Plaza, Parkdale Plaza

Transportation

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority offers intra-city bus transportation and discounted fares to senior citizens. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Corpus Christi.