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Nursing Home Communities in Houston, Texas

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Houston, TX below include 165 nursing homes with 1080 reviews.

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average cost of nursing home care in Houston is $5,627 per month. This is more expensive than the state average of $5,019 per month. Nursing home care in Houston costs $2,129 less than the national average of $7,756, making it a good option financially for those looking at nursing home care. The neighboring cities of Dallas, Austin and San Antonio all have lower average monthly costs for nursing home care than Houston.

Houston

$5,627

Texas

$5,019

The United States

$7,756

Dallas

$5,171

Austin

$5,201

San Antonio

$5,338

Nursing Home Costs in Houston, TX

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Houston is $5,627 for a semiprivate room and $7,635 for a private room.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Houston, TX

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home care in Houston has an average cost of $5,627 per month for a semi-private room and $7,635 for a private room. The cheapest senior care option in Houston is Adult Health Day Care at an average cost of $1,138 per month. The average cost of homemaker services is $4,290 per month and the average cost of home health aide services is $4,290 per month. Assisted Living facilities have an average monthly charge of $4,750.

Nursing Home Semi-Private Room

$5,627

Nursing Home Private Room

$7,635

Homemaker Services

$4,290

Home Health Aide Services

$4,290

Assisted Living

$4,750

Adult Health Day Care

$1,138

Free Resources for Seniors in Houston, TX

The city of Houston has a large population of senior citizens and provides a number of free resources and services to help them. The resources in this table may assist those wanting to remain living independently in their homes and those living in a nursing home. 

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Senior Box Program(832) 369-9390The Senior Box program, which is run by the Houston Food Bank, provides income-eligible seniors with a box of nonperishable food items each month. The boxes, which are supplied by the USDA and the Food Bank, include produce items and health care items that seniors may need. Seniors must pick up their box each month from one of the distribution centers located throughout the city.
Catholic Charities(712) 526-4611Catholic Charities is a faith-based volunteer organization. The program’s services to seniors in Houston include comprehensive in-home health assessments, mental health assessments and support, group programs and monitoring via phone calls and in-home visits.
Houston Health Department(832) 393-4301The Houston Health Department runs the local Agency on Aging. One of its main services is delivering meals to homebound seniors on a daily basis. There is no charge for the meals, but income regulations do apply. Additional services offered include congregate site meals, Medicaid enrollment assistance, evidence-based health classes, in-home care and support services, and long-term care ombudsman services. 

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Maria

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of West Janisch Health Care Center

My father was at West Janisch Health Care Center. It looks nice when you walk in, but when you go to the rooms, everything is so dark and gloomy. It was decently clean, but not super clean. The...

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Maria

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

My father is at Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. It smells like urine all the time, and it's a little bit dirty. When they moved my father into the room, I moved one of the little...

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Texasgal

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Garden Terrace of Houston

DO NOT SEND YOUR LOVED ONES TO THIS FACILITY!!! My mother DIED from complications related to the Stage 4 bed sore (pressure ulcer) she received due to the gross negligence of the nursing staff who...

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