Page 3 of Best Hospice Care in Texas

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Overview of River Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation

Managed by Touchstone Strategies Corpus, LLC, River Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing home in the Calallen neighborhood of Corpus Christi, Texas. West Wharton County Hospital District owns the community, and Gilbert Martinez serves as the administrator. The 120-bed community has been serving residents for 31 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 57%.

Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. Nursing staff provides an average of about 3 hours and 6 minutes of care per resident daily, with support from registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed vocational nurses.

State inspections conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have reviewed care planning, clinical records, staff response, resident safety, medication management, and infection control. There were no repeated areas of concern on the inspection records.

The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 31, so most errands and appointments require driving. Families visiting from other parts of Corpus Christi can easily access it by car. Families considering River Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation should ask about current staffing levels during different shifts because staffing can change over time even when overall averages are the same.

Types of Care Available

Hospice Care Memory Care Nursing Home Palliative Care Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Overview of Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, located at 8861 Fulton Street in the Northside/Northline area of Houston, is a 120-bed facility operated by Winnie-Stowell Hospital District under the administration of Johnnie Richardson. Situated 6.7 miles from downtown in a moderately walkable neighborhood (Walk Score: 61), the community opened in 2014 and serves a predominantly Medicaid population (80.2% current census). Admission patterns are more balanced, at 30% Medicare, 37% private pay, and 32% Medicaid, with an average stay of 167 days reflecting a long-term care orientation.

The facility carries a 2-star CMS overall rating (33.6% below state average).

Its 1-star staffing rating stems from critical RN scarcity: 10 minutes per resident daily, 62% below state average. Conversely, certified nursing aide coverage runs 2 hours 25 minutes per day, 20% above state. This RN-aide imbalance, with minimal physician-level oversight and high aide presence, characterizes the care model.

Health inspection earns 2-star (65.4% below state), while quality measures paradoxically rate 4-star (26.6% above state).

June 2025 identified immediate jeopardy for resident #67, whose weight dropped unmonitored from 171 to 146.2 pounds (14.5% loss), and resident #43, denied ordered oxygen and nebulizer treatments despite declining oxygen saturation from 90 to 80. Earlier inspections substantiated Stage 4 pressure ulcer mismanagement for resident #16 (repeated across multiple surveys), medication error rates of 18% and 8% (versus 5% standard), shower and ADL failures, PASARR coordination lapses, and PEG tube care errors. February 2023 documented 18% medication errors including wrong strengths and crushed enteric-coated medications.

A $62K federal fine was imposed June 2025; no payment denials occurred.

Walking ability declined in 30.7% of long-stay residents (89% worse than state), and short-stay re-hospitalization reached 28.6% (10% worse than state).

Financial performance strengthened markedly, with occupancy recovering to 66.6% and profit margin at 18.7%. Payroll represents 41.9% of revenue, below the 51-63% range typical of well-resourced facilities.

The facility predominantly serves long-term Medicaid residents with mixed acuity. Recent immediate jeopardy findings for nutrition and respiratory care, combined with pressure ulcer management deficiencies and historically high medication error rates, indicate elevated clinical supervision risk.

Types of Care Available

Hospice Care Memory Care Nursing Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Overview of Advanced Health and Rehabilitation Center of Garland

Advanced Health and Rehabilitation Center of Garland provides nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Garland, Texas. Nursing home care offers ongoing residential support for residents who need help with daily needs and nursing oversight, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for a short stay, which can give a family caregiver time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The range of services suits someone who needs supervised memory care, short term support, or ongoing skilled nursing. The community has 139 beds, with Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay among the payment options, including short term skilled care through Medicare and longer stays through Medicaid or direct payment.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 16m per resident/day. That represents the daily nursing time recorded for each resident. A Walk Score of 51 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby errands independently.

Ari Levy serves as the administrator.

Types of Care Available

Hospice Care Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Overview of Fort Worth Transitional Care Center

Ideally situated near local amenities in 12th Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, Forth Worth Transitional Care Center is a dependable community that offers nursing care and therapy services. With its dedication to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides different levels of care and clinical services including cardiac care, stroke care, respiratory therapy, tube feeding, wound care, respite care, and pulmonary care. Private and semi-private rooms, alongside short-term transitional care units are provided to meet residents’ preferences and ensure their comfort.

Aside from care services, fun activities and enriching programs are also conducted to foster belongingness among the residents. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care, and Private Pay to optimize residents’ resources and ease their financial burdens. Physical, occupational, speech, and outpatient therapy are also provided to enhance residents’ wellness. Enjoy a worry-free retirement while receiving top-tier care for your special needs.

Types of Care Available

Home Care Hospice Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Overview of Park View Care Center

Fifty-four years in operation and 179 beds on View Street in Fort Worth. Park View Care Center is one of those facilities that has been part of the local landscape long enough to have a real track record. It runs two programs in parallel: Skilled Nursing Short-Term Rehab for people moving through post-acute recovery, and Skilled Nursing Long-Term Care for residents who are staying. The 235-day average length of stay and 77% occupancy together suggest the long-term population carries significant weight here.

The nursing footprint is substantial. Total nursing care across all staff roles runs 4 hours 10 minutes per resident per day. Nurse aides handle 2 hours 23 minutes of that; LPNs and LVNs contribute another 54 minutes. Respite care and 24-hour staffing round out the service structure.

The amenity mix makes sense for a community hosting long-stay residents. Lounges, sunrooms, outdoor patios and gardens, a beauty salon and barber shop, scheduled transportation, and a full calendar of clubs, classes, and events give people somewhere to be and something to do. These aren’t short-stay amenities; they’re built for people who live here.

Walk Score is 28, so the location is car-dependent. State inspections have centered on infection prevention and control. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted.

Park View is built for the full spectrum of skilled nursing need: people recovering and people settled in for the long term, all under one roof with over five decades of institutional continuity behind it.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Hospice Care Memory Care Nursing Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing

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Overview of Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Brownsville, TX. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom relief, and respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The center has 120 beds, with 82% occupancy, so the full bed capacity is not occupied. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover a long stay.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 31 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Giselle Gomez serves as the administrator, and the range of care services may suit a resident whose needs could change over time or a family caregiver who needs a short term care arrangement.

Types of Care Available

Hospice Care Memory Care Nursing Home Palliative Care Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Overview of Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation

Javelin Healthcare Vista Ridge is a nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Lewisville, TX providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. They offer a home-like environment to their long term-residents and patients to provide them a sense of ease on their journey to wellness. At Javelin Healthcare, each resident is provided a unique care plan designed to cater to their specific needs. This includes 24/7 attentive care, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities.

They offer their residents private and semi-private rooms for accommodation, as well as spacious common areas designed to promote engagement and socialization. They also provide various types of therapy services, disease management, wound care, and respite care, for residents who need them. And to ensure that the residents’ recovery is unhindered, they provide nutritious meals with consideration to the residents’ dietary restrictions, as well as housekeeping and laundry services.

Types of Care Available

Hospice Care Memory Care Nursing Care Nursing Home Palliative Care Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Ennis Care Center

1200 S Hall St, Ennis, TX 75119
Overview of Ennis Care Center

Ennis Care Center is a trusted senior care provider situated in South Street, Ennis, TX, that provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long- and short-term care. The community goes above and beyond to ensure seniors are comfortable and well taken care of. Rest assured that residents experience exceptional comfort with a team of respectful, compassionate, and skilled professionals prepared to lend support in their healing journey.

The community is committed to delivering the highest standards of care, utilizing approaches tailored to every resident’s unique needs. With its cozy and warm interior, residents feel at ease knowing they are in safe hands. Promising optimal wellness, the community serves delightful and healthy meals to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Ennis Care Center is an ideal place to refresh your mind and find solace with its purposely-made amenities.

Types of Care Available

Hospice Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing

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Overview of The Heritage House of Murphy

Peacefully situated in the charming neighborhood of Maize Drive, Murphy, TX, The Heritage House of Murphy is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. The community also features a certified dementia direct team, ensuring those with Alzheimer’s and dementia can live the best of their later years comfortably. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community caring for the housekeeping, laundry, and linen service.

Empowering residents to remain active and well-connected, a fun-filled calendar of activities is conducted based on their interests and wellness. A family liaison and state ombudsman are also available to ensure quick responses to residents’ queries. The community also works closely with trusted hospice, palliative, and home health care providers to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. Make every moment of your golden years count without worries with the city’s top-notch care and secure setting.

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Home Care Hospice Care Palliative Care

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Overview of The Pavilion at Creekwood

The Pavilion at Creekwood boasts an advanced care plan leading to a speedy recovery. The skilled nursing and rehabilitation home aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness. The resident-centered community has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that many seniors have praised because it helps them feel comfortable and have a sense of belonging.
The Pavilion uplifts the standard of senior recovery with its services delivered by a dedicated team of caregivers who strive to meet and follow a resident’s individualized care plan for a complete healing period. Areas of expertise include wound care, pain management, palliative care, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Types of Care Available

Hospice Care Memory Care Nursing Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing

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Hospice Care in Texas at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Texas. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Texas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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