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Senior living in Pharr, TX

5 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
5
in Pharr
Licensed capacity
414
across all 5
Memory care beds
30
in 1 community
Adults 65+
8,674
Census estimate for Pharr
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
47.7
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Senior LivingAssisted Living 1Memory Care 1Home Care 47Nursing Homes 1Senior Apartments 3
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Avir at Pharr

1 of 5· Much below average
1100 W Minnesota Rd, Pharr, TX 78577
Beds123
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
Penalties2 fines
(956) 601-2500
5.5 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Pharr

Counting neighboring towns, there are 71 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Pharr, 66 more than in Pharr itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Pharr

See all 71 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Pharr at a glance

There are 5 senior living communities in Pharr, TX, according to public records. 4 of the 5 that report their size have more than 60 residents. One of them reports 30 dedicated memory care beds.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents4
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Texas

In Texas, Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation licenses and inspects residential care settings such as senior living.2

Key rules
  • A licensed manager must complete a 24-hour HHSC-approved ALF management course plus 12 h of CE every year.
  • Attendants get 4 h of orientation and 16 h of on-the-job supervision before working alone, then 6 h of annual in-service.
  • Facilities must post their licence type and give residents a disclosure of services.
  • Any facility that advertises Alzheimer's or dementia care must hold an Alzheimer's certification.34
Inspections
At least once every 2 years after the initial licence inspection, plus complaint investigations. Inspections are generally unannounced.5
Report a problem
Call 1-800-458-9858 (option 1) or file a complaint online.6

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Texas

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
Texas Medicaid: STAR+PLUS (managed long-term services and supports).8 Waiver programs for care at home or in a residential setting: STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) program8. Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.9 Texas Medicaid agency10
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.11
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.12 The Texas Veterans Commission helps with claims (512-463-6564).13
Medicare counseling
Texas’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-252-9240.14

Local resources

Local help for families in Pharr

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Hidalgo County15

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Hidalgo County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    AAA of Lower Rio Grande Valley16

    (956) 682-3481

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Hidalgo County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Texas Adult Protective Services

    800-252-5400

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP)14

    1-800-252-9240

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Texas Veterans Commission13

    512-463-6564

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Texas Medicaid agency10

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline17

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Texas.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Pharr

How many senior living communities are in Pharr, TX?

WeFoundCare lists 5 senior living communities in Pharr, TX, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Pharr there are 71.

How many residents can senior living communities in Pharr serve?

5 of the 5 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 414 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 8,674 adults age 65 and older live in Pharr.

Who licenses senior living in Texas?

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation licenses senior living in Texas. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Pharr?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Hidalgo County, call (956) 682-3481. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Texas Adult Protective Services at 800-252-5400.

Are there senior living communities near Pharr?

Nearby cities with listings include San Juan (1, 3.2 mi), Alamo (3, 4.9 mi), Hidalgo (1, 5.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Pharr

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Pharr (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.18
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 5 of 5 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Pharr (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Texas Health and Human Services Commission. apps.hhs.texas.gov/providers/directories Accessed .
  2. Texas HHSC: Assisted Living Facilities (ALF): Type A/B, rules, contacts. hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/assisted-living-facilities-alf Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  3. 26 TAC §553.253 via LII: Employee Qualifications and Training. law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-553-253 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  4. 26 TAC §553.27 via LII: Alzheimer's certification of a Type B facility or unit. law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-553-27 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. 26 TAC §553.327 via LII: Inspections, Investigations, and Other Visits. law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/26-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-553-327 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. Texas HHSC: How Do I Make a Complaint about an HHS Service Provider? (CII 1-800-458-9858 opt 1; TULIP LTCcomplaint). hhs.texas.gov/contact/complaints-appeals/complaint-incident-intake/how-do-i-make-a-complaint-about-hhs-service-provider Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. Texas HHSC: LTC Provider Search (TULIP public search; license status, inspections). tulip.hhs.texas.gov/TULIP/s/ltc-provider-search Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. Texas HHSC: STAR+PLUS. hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/starplus Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  9. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  10. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  12. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  14. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  15. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  16. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  17. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  18. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.