Explore Open Rooms
1 Contact details
2 What type of senior care service are you looking for?
3 What budget do you have in mind for senior care?
4 How soon do you need to find care?
5 Additional details

Thank you for your interest!

Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.

Other Senior care options in Abilene:

Best Nursing Homes in Abilene, TX

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 8 homes in Abilene, TX

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Texas Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Explore home photos

Video Tour: Top-rated Nursing Homes facilities in Abilene, Texas.

Watch this Video to see Abilene's Top-rated Senior Communities

Compare Nursing Homes around Abilene (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

7 facilities compared · CMS & TX Dept. of Health data

Click column headers to sort
Wisteria Place Retirement Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Abilene (River Oaks/Brookhollow)
123
Facility 123
TX AVG 80
Rank #191 / 987
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #159 / 297
+2%
3.50
Facility 3.50
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #140 / 289
-14%-4%
$0
Facility $0
TX AVG $81.8k
Rank #1 / 294
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #89 / 292
2.8
Facility 2.8
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #91 / 292
177A+
47
Facility 47
TX AVG 41
Rank #587 / 1392
Southern Oaks Healthcare, Inc.
$11.8M
Facility $11.8M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #127 / 297
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #110 / 297
48.2%
Facility 48.2%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #122 / 297
675593
Wesley Court Senior Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Abilene (Far Southside)
30
Facility 30
TX AVG 80
Rank #784 / 987
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #23 / 297
+40%
3.88
Facility 3.88
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #76 / 289
-56%+7%
$0
Facility $0
TX AVG $81.8k
Rank #1 / 294
18
Facility 18
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #101 / 292
4.5
Facility 4.5
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #241 / 292
-29-
5
Facility 5
TX AVG 41
Rank #1303 / 1392
Cynthia Rodgers
$13.7M
Facility $13.7M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #89 / 297
$5.2M
Facility $5.2M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #138 / 297
38.1%
Facility 38.1%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #242 / 297
676090
Mesa Springs Retirement Village
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Abilene (Far Southside)
78
Facility 78
TX AVG 80
Rank #484 / 987
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #93 / 297
+21%
3.38
Facility 3.38
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #167 / 289
+27%-7%
$8.2k
Facility $8.2k
TX AVG $81.8k
Rank #86 / 294
25
Facility 25
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #181 / 292
3.6
Facility 3.6
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #181 / 292
167A+
24
Facility 24
TX AVG 41
Rank #1040 / 1392
Forrest Hill Healthcare, Inc
$8.4M
Facility $8.4M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #219 / 297
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #167 / 297
55.7%
Facility 55.7%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #59 / 297
675645
The Oaks at Radford Hills
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Abilene (North E. Hwy 80)
116
Facility 116
TX AVG 80
Rank #271 / 987
41.4%
Facility 41.4%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #263 / 297
-35%
3.12
Facility 3.12
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #231 / 289
-33%-14%
$173.4k
Facility $173.4k
TX AVG $81.8k
Rank #272 / 294
53
Facility 53
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #279 / 292
3.5
Facility 3.5
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #173 / 292
458A+
46
Facility 46
TX AVG 41
Rank #610 / 1392
Slp Abilene II LLC
$8.5M
Facility $8.5M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #218 / 297
$3.5M
Facility $3.5M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #239 / 297
41.7%
Facility 41.7%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #207 / 297
675330
BrightPointe at Lytle Lake
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Abilene (South E. Hwy 80)
124
Facility 124
TX AVG 80
Rank #179 / 987
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #74 / 297
+26%
3.03
Facility 3.03
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #248 / 289
-63%-16%
$0
Facility $0
TX AVG $81.8k
Rank #1 / 294
27
Facility 27
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #200 / 292
3.4
Facility 3.4
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #163 / 292
295B-
34
Facility 34
TX AVG 41
Rank #865 / 1392
-
$9.8M
Facility $9.8M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #180 / 297
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #170 / 297
47.4%
Facility 47.4%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #132 / 297
676416
Coronado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Abilene (Cobb Park Area)
188
Facility 188
TX AVG 80
Rank #22 / 987
13.8%
Facility 13.8%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #286 / 297
-78%
3.85
Facility 3.85
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #88 / 289
-10%+6%
$341.4k
Facility $341.4k
TX AVG $81.8k
Rank #289 / 294
67
Facility 67
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #288 / 292
5.6
Facility 5.6
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #275 / 292
726A+
58
Facility 58
TX AVG 41
Rank #328 / 1392
Slp Abilene LLC
$8.5M
Facility $8.5M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #215 / 297
$4.5M
Facility $4.5M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #178 / 297
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #79 / 297
675746
SilverSpring Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Abilene (North College)
120
Facility 120
TX AVG 80
Rank #212 / 987
63.4%
Facility 63.4%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #169 / 297
0%
3.48
Facility 3.48
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #140 / 289
+62%-4%
$26.0k
Facility $26.0k
TX AVG $81.8k
Rank #154 / 294
35
Facility 35
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #234 / 292
3.9
Facility 3.9
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #204 / 292
784A+
36
Facility 36
TX AVG 41
Rank #832 / 1392
Cascade - Abilene Health Services, Ltd
$9.3M
Facility $9.3M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #196 / 297
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #172 / 297
49.9%
Facility 49.9%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #103 / 297
676376
Overview of Wisteria Place Retirement Living

Within Wisteria Place located in Abilene, TX, is Wisteria Place Retirement Living. It is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services to its residents. This community prides itself with the personalized care plans they provide, tailored to meet the comprehensive care their residents need. This senior living community offers a variety of living options from studio, one bedroom, and two-bedroom cottages all equipped with ample closet space and private bath. As part of the assisted living services, their residents receive 24/7 availability of nurses, and emergency pendants for immediate assistance.

Wisteria Place Retirement Living also provides a rich list of amenities tailored to provide a comfortable living experience to the residents. Such amenities include a spacious dining room where residents partake in chef-prepared meals, beauty and grooming services, housekeeping, and laundry services.

Contact Wisteria Place Retirement Living

Overview of Wesley Court Senior Living

Wesley Court is a senior living community located in Abilene, TX, offering a variety of services including assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services. This senior living community provides individualized care tailored to meet the needs of their residents without taking away their sense of independence. They offer one and two bedroom apartments equipped with kitchenettes. Their assisted living services include 24/7 supervision and assistance from certified nursing staff, medication management, pharmacy services, emergency response system throughout the facility, and assistance to daily living activities.

The residents of Wesley Court also enjoy top quality amenities. This includes chef inspired meals, transportation assistance for medical appointments, access to wellness areas, and scheduled programs and activities that promote physical and mental wellness. They also offer housekeeping and laundry services to ensure that residents can have a worry-free, comfortable stay.

Contact Wesley Court Senior Living

Overview of Mesa Springs Retirement Village

Located at the heart of Abilene, TX, is Mesa Springs, a retirement village that offers independent services to its residents. The community offers different living arrangements that are pet friendly, and ranging from one-to-two bedroom units ranging from small to large, equipped with a private kitchen and bath, and some with carports. While Mesa Springs provide independent living, this community still ensures that they provide compassionate and personalized care to its residents.

Mesa Springs Retirement Village not just offers comfortable living experiences, but also a worry free one. From restaurant-quality dining, fitness programs, housekeeping and laundry services, grooming services, residents can experience the joy of retirement while being surrounded by beautiful sprawling grounds among wildflowers and verdant meadows.

Contact Mesa Springs Retirement Village

Overview of The Oaks at Radford Hills

The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center, operating under the Senior Living Properties care centers, offers nursing and rehabilitative care services across Texas and Oklahoma. This is a skilled nursing facility offering private and semi-private facilities that are geared toward making each resident feel at home while providing them the care they need. The facility offers a secure environment with areas for conversation and social activities complete with accessibility.

The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center offers a broad range of services like memory care, rehabilitative care, 116 licensed beds, IV therapy, respite care, and a specialized wound management program on top of their skilled nursing care.

Contact The Oaks at Radford Hills

Overview of Brightpointe at Lytle Lake

Brightpointe at Lytle Lake, located in Abilene, Texas, is committed to providing compassionate rehabilitative nursing care, aiming to restore patients to their highest level of function while preserving their independence. In a comforting, home-like setting, the community prioritizes individualized care, ensuring that each patient’s goals are met with meticulous attention to detail. Brightpointe strives to make a positive difference in the lives of every patient and their families with a focus on enhancing daily living.

At Brightpointe, residents enjoy many amenities and nursing home facilities designed to enrich their lives. From engaging in life enrichment activities to on-demand meal services, the community fosters a vibrant and supportive environment. Residents also benefit from religious services, transportation assistance, and access to private and semi-private suites, all within a pet-friendly community with beautifully landscaped courtyards and a convenient beauty/barber shop.

Contact BrightPointe at Lytle Lake

Overview of Coronado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Coronado Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, operating under the Senior Living Properties care centers, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Abilene, TX. This facility offers a myriad of services including skilled nursing, wound care, memory care services, rehabilitation and therapy, long term care, respite care, hospice care, and behavioral programs. 24-hour skilled nursing care within a structure that creates a cozy, homey environment for socialization and leisure. As part of their skilled nursing services, Coronado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center also provides rehabilitative care such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They also offer IV therapy, and a specialized wound management program

Residents and patients alike of Coronado Nursing and Rehabilitation are also provided access to a number of amenities that are provided to help them achieve a quick recovery. Such amenities include food service, assistance with daily living activities, and housekeeping and laundry services.

Contact Coronado Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Silverspring Health and Rehabilitation Center

Silver Springs Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility based in Abilene, TX. As part of their skilled nursing services, they offer physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy on top of their skilled nursing services. Each patient is offered a care and rehabilitation program tailor-made for their goals and their current strength and functional status. Their patient-centered care also ensures that individual dietary needs are accommodated, and  they are supported with daily living activities.

Silver Springs also offers facilities for 1-week transitional stay and long-term care. Long-term care residents may avail of 24/7 skilled nursing and medical supervision, medication management, dialysis facilities, and pain management on top of the aforementioned therapy services.

Contact SilverSpring Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Wisteria Place Nursing & Rehabilitation

Wisteria Place Nursing & Rehabilitation is one of Wisteria Place’s senior living communities located in Abilene, TX. This community offers quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services,  and also provides specialized memory care for patients and residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Their team of dedicated staff ranging from registered nurses, therapists, and certified caregivers are committed in delivering expert care, and balancing it with compassion and kindness.

Their skilled nursing services are customizable depending on the needs of patients, and encourages the families’ participation in crafting the perfect care plan for their loved ones. Wisteria Place Nursing & Rehabilitation is dedicated to providing the best care to both their patients and residents, and this is evident through their in house therapy programs, as well as activities that help individuals stay active and healthy, and on their way to recovery.

Contact Wisteria Place Nursing & Rehabilitation

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Abilene, TX

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Texas?

Assisted living in Texas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Texas Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Texas Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 8 nursing homes in Abilene, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Abilene, TX?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Abilene, TX, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Abilene, TX?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.