10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Longview, TX

Learn More About Assisted Living in Longview, TX

Longview is a quiet, suburban city known for outdoor recreation and leisurely activities. There are more than 25 lakes in a 75-mile radius that provide great respite from the hot Texas sun.

In Longview, 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 Longview, TX

The median monthly cost of assisted living in 2020 was about $4,000 in Longview and in the state of Texas, according to Genworth.

Learn More About Longview, TX

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Longview are rated 19 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.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
81	80	84	79	83	86

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$52,012 per year	$37,568 per year	$45,610 per year	$25,479 per year	$39,377 per year	$2,729 per year	$720 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Longview include:

Good Shepherd Medical Center Longview

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 350+
• Specialties: emergency department, Level III trauma center, rehabilitation

Longview Regional Medical Center

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 220+
• Specialties: emergency department, Level III trauma center, ICU

Weather and Climate

Longview’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means warm to hot summers, cool to mild winters, and no distinct dry season. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 71%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
45°F	57°F	34°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
83°F	95°F	72°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 71

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: 49.1″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
35.8	14.7%	82,902	1,488.6	2.5

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.1%	1.6%	22.4%	20.0%	0.2%	2.4%	54.0%

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

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Shreveport, LA: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 77/100

2020 Presidential Election Results for Gregg County

Democratic	Republican	Other
30.9%	67.8%	1.3%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and parks in Longview include:

• Longview Museum of Fine Arts
• Gregg County Historical Museum
• Longview World of Wonders
• Cargill Long Park Trail
• Lear Park

Transportation

Longview Transit operates six bus routes within the city.