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Best Nursing Homes in Austin, TX

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
We analyzed 15 homes in Austin, TX

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

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15 facilities compared · CMS & TX Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Deer Creek Nursing and Rehab
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).

Wimberley
122
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
TX AVG 63.5%
-11%
3.09
Facility 3.09
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #195 / 246
+1%
-15%
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 1.8
34
Facility 34
TX AVG 25.9
3.1
Facility 3.1
TX AVG 3.7
6
Facility 6
TX AVG 2.5
72
-
19
Facility 19
TX AVG 45
Rank #188 / 212
Wimberley Nursing And Rehab Center Llc
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #189 / 259
$0.0M
Facility $0.0M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #237 / 259
0%
Facility 0%
TX AVG 47%
455917
Longhorn 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.

Austin
-
45.1%
Facility 45.1%
TX AVG 63.5%
-
5.59
Facility 5.59
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #11 / 246
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 25.9
1.8
Facility 1.8
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
32
-
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 45
Rank #201 / 212
Hibma, Stacy
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #245 / 259
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #33 / 259
171.3%
Facility 171.3%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #3 / 236
676266
Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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).

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.

Austin
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 63.5%
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 3.63
-
-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 25.9
0.0
Facility 0.0
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
-
-
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 45
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG $8.4M
-
Facility -
TX AVG $3.5M
-
Facility -
TX AVG 47%
-
Querencia at Barton Creek
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.

Austin
-
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
TX AVG 63.5%
-
4.81
Facility 4.81
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #24 / 246
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 25.9
4.0
Facility 4.0
TX AVG 3.7
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 2.5
39
-
44
Facility 44
TX AVG 45
Rank #109 / 212
Smith, Dana
$30.8M
Facility $30.8M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #4 / 259
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #14 / 259
35.6%
Facility 35.6%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #177 / 236
676198
Sedona Trace Health & Wellness
-
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.

Austin
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 63.5%
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 3.63
-
-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 25.9
0.0
Facility 0.0
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
-
-
46
Facility 46
TX AVG 45
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG $8.4M
-
Facility -
TX AVG $3.5M
-
Facility -
TX AVG 47%
-
Westminster
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.

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).

Austin
-
68.9%
+9%
4.20
-
+16%
0
0
0.0
Facility 0.0
TX AVG 3.7
0
19
-
26
Bogner, James
$21.2M
$15.2M
71.9%
105854
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation of North Austin
-
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.

Austin
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 63.5%
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 3.63
-
-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 25.9
0.0
Facility 0.0
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
-
-
31
Facility 31
TX AVG 45
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG $8.4M
-
Facility -
TX AVG $3.5M
-
Facility -
TX AVG 47%
-
Querencia at Barton Creek
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.

Austin
42
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
TX AVG 63.5%
+49%
4.81
Facility 4.81
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #24 / 246
+80%
+32%
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 25.9
4.0
Facility 4.0
TX AVG 3.7
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 2.5
39
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 45
Smith, Dana
$30.8M
Facility $30.8M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #4 / 259
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #14 / 259
35.6%
Facility 35.6%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #177 / 236
676198
Longhorn 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.

Austin
60
45.1%
Facility 45.1%
TX AVG 63.5%
-29%
5.59
Facility 5.59
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #11 / 246
-60%
+54%
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
7
Facility 7
TX AVG 25.9
1.8
Facility 1.8
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
32
A+
-
Facility -
TX AVG 45
Hibma, Stacy
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #245 / 259
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #33 / 259
171.3%
Facility 171.3%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #3 / 236
676266
Juniper Village at Spicewood Summit
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.

Austin
140
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
TX AVG 63.5%
-21%
4.74
Facility 4.74
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #34 / 246
+64%
+30%
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 1.8
12
Facility 12
TX AVG 25.9
2.4
Facility 2.4
TX AVG 3.7
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 2.5
25
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 45
Folta-May, Rebecca
$7.8M
Facility $7.8M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #185 / 259
$3.7M
Facility $3.7M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #161 / 259
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #91 / 236
675533
Anointed 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.

Austin
50
-
Facility -
TX AVG 63.5%
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 3.63
-
-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 25.9
0.0
Facility 0.0
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
-
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 45
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG $8.4M
-
Facility -
TX AVG $3.5M
-
Facility -
TX AVG 47%
-
Marilyn M Campbell 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).

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.

Austin
76
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
TX AVG 63.5%
-4%
-
Facility -
TX AVG 3.63
-
-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 25.9
0.0
Facility 0.0
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
-
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 45
#N/A
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #227 / 259
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #43 / 259
119.1%
Facility 119.1%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #5 / 236
676013
Brookdale North Austin
-
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.

Austin
112
-
Facility -
TX AVG 63.5%
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 3.63
-
-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 25.9
0.0
Facility 0.0
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
-
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 45
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG $8.4M
-
Facility -
TX AVG $3.5M
-
Facility -
TX AVG 47%
-
The Legacy at Oak Hill
-
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.

Austin
122
-
Facility -
TX AVG 63.5%
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 3.63
-
-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 25.9
0.0
Facility 0.0
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
-
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 45
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG $8.4M
-
Facility -
TX AVG $3.5M
-
Facility -
TX AVG 47%
-
The Pavilion at Great 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).

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.

Austin
35
-
Facility -
TX AVG 63.5%
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 3.63
-
-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 25.9
0.0
Facility 0.0
TX AVG 3.7
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 2.5
-
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG 45
-
-
Facility -
TX AVG $8.4M
-
Facility -
TX AVG $3.5M
-
Facility -
TX AVG 47%
-
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Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation in North Austin keeps one thing in mind when providing their service: enhancing the lives of their residents. Management and staff approach their assistance with the understanding that their residents need a sense of healing– both physically and emotionally. The team ensures residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Families can trust that their loved ones are in good hands because residents are given the attention they need around the clock. Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation is committed to ensuring that residents are comfortable and secure in the community.
Services at Legend Oaks is a short-term rehabilitation community whose services revolve around improving the quality of life for residents, found through their list of activities and programs that help residents maintain an active lifestyle. Some community amenities include lounge areas, recreational rooms, a fitness center, in-house therapy, housekeeping, and laundry services.

Overview of Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation of North Austin

Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation in North Austin keeps one thing in mind when providing their service: enhancing the lives of their residents. Management and staff approach their assistance with the understanding that their residents need a sense of healing– both physically and emotionally. The team ensures residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Families can trust that their loved ones are in good hands because residents are given the attention they need around the clock. Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation is committed to ensuring that residents are comfortable and secure in the community.
Services at Legend Oaks is a short-term rehabilitation community whose services revolve around improving the quality of life for residents, found through their list of activities and programs that help residents maintain an active lifestyle. Some community amenities include lounge areas, recreational rooms, a fitness center, in-house therapy, housekeeping, and laundry services.

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Sedona Trace Health and Wellness provide quality caregiving for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in good hands because of the dedicated team of professionals.
Sedona aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Overview of Sedona Trace Health & Wellness

Sedona Trace Health and Wellness provide quality caregiving for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in good hands because of the dedicated team of professionals.
Sedona aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

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Querencia at Barton Creek provides one of the most trusted nursing homes in Austin. The center consists of professional staff committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all seniors. With its professional approach, the assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care the compassionate staff delivers.
The upscale nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with specialized programs such as therapies in a resort-like community.

Overview of Querencia at Barton Creek

Querencia at Barton Creek provides one of the most trusted nursing homes in Austin. The center consists of professional staff committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all seniors. With its professional approach, the assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care the compassionate staff delivers.
The upscale nursing homes provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with specialized programs such as therapies in a resort-like community.

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Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community that has ensured its residents an upscale, hassle-free lifestyle. The community is where life-enriching daily activities happen, contributing to a purposeful living for its residents. Barton Valley is where seniors feel safe, comfortable, and belong.
Specializing in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and individualized care– the staff continues to offer its full support and assertiveness in assisting its residents to reach maximum recovery. The results-driven community offers an array of services that help with recovery–physical, occupational, and speech therapy, meal preparation, housekeeping, bathing and grooming, mobility assistance, and bowel care are offered.

Overview of Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community that has ensured its residents an upscale, hassle-free lifestyle. The community is where life-enriching daily activities happen, contributing to a purposeful living for its residents. Barton Valley is where seniors feel safe, comfortable, and belong.
Specializing in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and individualized care– the staff continues to offer its full support and assertiveness in assisting its residents to reach maximum recovery. The results-driven community offers an array of services that help with recovery–physical, occupational, and speech therapy, meal preparation, housekeeping, bathing and grooming, mobility assistance, and bowel care are offered.

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Longhorn Village offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. Offering assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing, the health center creates a vibrant atmosphere for seniors to maintain their independence and individuality. Longhorn Village residential life is focused on the holistic wellness of its residents to optimize their fullest potential.
Community amenities help residents do as they please thanks to services such as housekeeping, physical therapy, memory care, fully-equipped bedrooms with utilities included, restaurant-style dining, short-term stays available, spiritual programs, specialized activities, and educational and social engagements. 

Overview of Longhorn Village

Longhorn Village offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. Offering assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing, the health center creates a vibrant atmosphere for seniors to maintain their independence and individuality. Longhorn Village residential life is focused on the holistic wellness of its residents to optimize their fullest potential.
Community amenities help residents do as they please thanks to services such as housekeeping, physical therapy, memory care, fully-equipped bedrooms with utilities included, restaurant-style dining, short-term stays available, spiritual programs, specialized activities, and educational and social engagements. 

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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.

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