The Buckingham
8580 Woodway, Houston, TX 77063
4.4
(18 reviews)
"Exceptional food and the people who live here are very nice and friendly. There are a lot of activities, clubs and the amenities are outstanding...."
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8580 Woodway, Houston, TX 77063
4.4
(18 reviews)
"Exceptional food and the people who live here are very nice and friendly. There are a lot of activities, clubs and the amenities are outstanding...."
READ MORE2401 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77021
4.2
(24 reviews)
"My mom has been in independent living here for 2 years. She loves the environment and the staff are caring. I like the fact that the facility has 3 tiers of care, so Mom can move up to assisted living and even full nursing care in the future if she n..."
READ MORE2000 Holly Hall Street, Houston, TX 77054
4.2
(18 reviews)
"Holly Hall Retirement Community was a beautiful facility, but it was private pay. They did not accept Medicaid. The staff was fine. The building was nice. It was gated and protected. There was a beautiful entrance, the lobby area...."
READ MORE2929 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
3.6
(31 reviews)
"I go once a week o see a friend. brook dale is always clean the staff are excellent Patty usually greets me to give me the visitors badge and is always courteous. I've eaten there with my friend Gordon and the food was excellent ,balanced and the ..."
READ MORE1424 Fallbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77038
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My grandmother moved into Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial. The experience has been amazing. It's better than what I'm typically used to. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They're on top of everything when it comes to my grandmo..."
READ MORE3730 W Orem Drive, Houston, TX 77045
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Capstone Healthcare Estates on Orem. The staff is very supportive in guiding me through the process. They are very helpful. The facility is very nice. It is well-maintained and clean. She seems to like the food. I just had a ..."
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4141 South Braeswood, Houston, TX 77025
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor was a lovely place. There were three women I met with who were residents, and we had coffee together, and I was able to ask questions of them and hear their experiences. They had all lived there for eight years. They were..."
READ MORE777 North Post Oak Road, Houston, TX 77024
4.1
(30 reviews)
"My husband has moved to The Forum At Memorial Woods. He is in their memory care. The caretakers are very friendly and attentive, and the community itself seemed lively. His room is excellent and the staff are helpful. I only experienced one meal ther..."
READ MORE2501 Westerland Drive, Houston, TX 77063
4.5
(9 reviews)
"My father moved from Austin to Treemont Health Care Center a little over a year ago in order to be closer to family after living alone and experiencing health issues. My sisters and I knew it would be a huge transition for him; however, he chose to ..."
READ MORE1341 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77055
4.0
(8 reviews)
"I happen to be staying at all Memorial health and rehab center right now and the comment that I want to make is that this staff is working 24 seven to make sure that the water doesn't come in that the places completely clean their staff spend the nig..."
READ MORE2501 Westerland Drive, Houston, TX 77063
3.6
(21 reviews)
"I like everything about living at Treemont. It's clean and orderly, and the service is good. The staff is nice, and the food service is well organized and serves healthy meals. The owners are very accommodating about residents' food preferences. ..."
READ MORE6200 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX 77074
3.5
(14 reviews)
"My father was diagnosed with Dementia & Alzheimer's almost 5-years ago. in 2011, we had to move Dad to Seven Acres where he lived for over 4-years - on the Alzheimer's floor. The care and compassion shown to him during these last years was so much mo..."
READ MORE1333 Moursund Street, Houston, TX 77030
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We went to TIRR Memorial Hermann, and that was a wonderful place; however, Gala was not ready for that level of therapy at the time in her journey with her strokes. It’s a very wonderful place; they are the best of the best and had excellent customer..."
READ MORE3625 GREEN CREST, Houston, TX 77082
4.3
(3 reviews)
"We would like to place on record our deepest appreciation and grateful thanks, for the outstanding devotion, great nursing ability, amazing help of the care that all the staff at West Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center showed our father. Ever..."
READ MORE15880 WALLISVILLE ROAD, Houston, TX 77049
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I like the cleanliness of Legend Oaks. The day I was there for my aunt, the staff were very caring. The floor nurse was also very sympathetic and caring. I saw some activities, but I don’t remember what some of them were. They have posted a calendar ..."
READ MORE2310 South Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX 77077
3.2
(24 reviews)
"This is one of the best facilities that I have stayed at since June of this year. They are not perfect but generally are very responsive and caring. The physician therapy and occupational therapy people are excellent. They have provided me with an ex..."
READ MORE11001 CRESCENT MOON DR, Houston, TX 77064
3.5
(6 reviews)
"My friend moved to Park Manor of Cyfair. The place is very clean. They've all been very friendly and organized. The staff is competent and willing to help. The place is spotlessly clean inside and out. When you walk in, you will see their community r..."
READ MORE7887 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX 77054
3.5
(6 reviews)
"The people at Garden Terrace of Houston were very professional and attentive towards my mom. She received physical, occupational, and speech therapies. My mom says the food is good. There are times when my mom would not eat her dinner and when she is..."
READ MORE5600 Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77004
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My husband is in Silverado Hermann Park. It's excellent. The staff is very caring, very efficient, and knowledgeable. I can't say enough; they're just wonderful. The whole place is very well run. The food is great. It's great all around. His room is ..."
READ MORE617 West Janisch Rd, Houston, TX 77018
3.0
(12 reviews)
"Very helpful and caring staff. Our family member is treated very well. ..."
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Ronnie
2.0
Review of The Heights of North Houston
Mom was at The Heights of North Houston. This place had constant turnover. I don't believe they paid their employees enough money, and that is the reason why they had a lot of turnover. People at...
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Carrie
4.0
Review of Terra Bella Health and Wellness Suites
My sister-in-law is a resident of Terra Bella Health and Wellness Suites. They take very good care of her. It's always very nice and clean. She seems to like it. They have a salon there for them....
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Maria
1.0
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...
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
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Houston is $5,627 for a semiprivate room and $7,635 for a private room.
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.
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.
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
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Senior Box Program | (832) 369-9390 | The 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) 526-4611 | Catholic 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) 393-4301 | The 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. |