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Best Nursing Homes in Harris County, TX

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Feb 2026
We analyzed 5 homes in Harris County, 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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Compare Nursing Homes around Harris County The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

5 facilities compared · CMS & TX Dept. of Health data · Updated May 2026

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Houston Transitional Care
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.

Houston (Braeburn)
70
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #17 / 252
+42%
3.17
Facility 3.17
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #179 / 240
-19%-13%
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
16
Facility 16
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #62 / 243
5.3
Facility 5.3
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #226 / 243
-
Facility -
TX AVG 2.5
72
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 45
Rank #12 / 207
El-Saadi, Ahmad
$21.9M
Facility $21.9M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #15 / 252
$4.5M
Facility $4.5M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #109 / 252
20.5%
Facility 20.5%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #228 / 230
676435
Caraday of Houston
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.

Houston (Northside / Northline)
150
8.0%
Facility 8.0%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #248 / 252
-87%
3.76
Facility 3.76
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #81 / 240
+29%+4%
0
Facility 0
TX AVG 1.8
15
Facility 15
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #54 / 243
3.8
Facility 3.8
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #170 / 243
-
Facility -
TX AVG 2.5
12
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 45
Rank #115 / 207
E&R Cunningham Investments, Lp
$3.6M
Facility $3.6M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #248 / 252
$1.6M
Facility $1.6M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #226 / 252
44.9%
Facility 44.9%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #65 / 230
676470
Magnolia Crossing 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.

Houston
128
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #95 / 252
+15%
3.31
Facility 3.31
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #155 / 240
-9%-9%
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 1.8
17
Facility 17
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #79 / 243
2.4
Facility 2.4
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #51 / 243
-
Facility -
TX AVG 2.5
103
39
Facility 39
TX AVG 45
Rank #122 / 207
Magnolia Crossing Nh Llc
$9.9M
Facility $9.9M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #148 / 252
$5.6M
Facility $5.6M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #57 / 252
56.4%
Facility 56.4%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #42 / 230
676333
The Heights of North Houston
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.

Houston (Hollow Tree Lane)
131
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #106 / 252
+12%
3.32
Facility 3.32
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #155 / 240
-13%-9%
4
Facility 4
TX AVG 1.8
29
Facility 29
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #175 / 243
4.8
Facility 4.8
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #213 / 243
3
Facility 3
TX AVG 2.5
107
53
Facility 53
TX AVG 45
Rank #70 / 207
Touchstone Strategies-Nw Houston Llc
$10.8M
Facility $10.8M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #120 / 252
$3.3M
Facility $3.3M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #175 / 252
30.8%
Facility 30.8%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #192 / 230
676356
North Houston Transitional Care
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.

Houston
70
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
TX AVG 63.5%
Rank #47 / 252
+29%
3.27
Facility 3.27
TX AVG 3.63
Rank #155 / 240
-4%-10%
1
Facility 1
TX AVG 1.8
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 25.9
Rank #24 / 243
2.0
Facility 2.0
TX AVG 3.7
Rank #25 / 243
2
Facility 2
TX AVG 2.5
65
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 45
Rank #115 / 207
Carnagie, Russell
$22.3M
Facility $22.3M
TX AVG $8.4M
Rank #14 / 252
$4.8M
Facility $4.8M
TX AVG $3.5M
Rank #89 / 252
21.7%
Facility 21.7%
TX AVG 47%
Rank #227 / 230
676434

Caraday of Houston

6534 Stuebner Airline Rd, Houston, TX 77091
Overview of Caraday of Houston

Set in the neighborhood of Houston, TX, Caraday of Houston offers a warm and caring environment for those who need memory care and skilled nursing services. With the help of a 24/7 care team, residents receive compassionate assistance with their daily needs and emergencies at all times. Those living with memory challenges are offered a cognitive-based activity program in a secure environment tailored for them.

Therapy services like speech, physical, occupational, and wellness therapy are available on-site to ensure residents maintain or recover their highest level of function. The community also ensures their environment is safe and secure for residents to confidently enjoy the life they deserve. Here, everyone is given the care and support that allows them to fully enjoy living their best lives.

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Overview of Houston Transitional Care

Peacefully nestled in Houston, TX, Houston Transitional Care provides an ideal and caring environment for skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. The community features a team of highly skilled nurses who genuinely care for residents and provide them with customized care plans. Designed to help residents regain their highest level of function, the community offers therapy services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Residents’ proper nutrition is overseen by a registered dietitian who carefully prepares meals that meet their specific dietary and therapeutic needs. There’s a wide array of activities for residents to enjoy at their own leisure, keeping them as active and social as much as they want. Here, every corner of the community is designed to accommodate residents’ comfort and safety needs for a living experience that suits them.

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Housing Options: Private Suites

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Overview of Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit community in Houston, TX dedicated to helping residents achieve true wellness. With their skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services, the community guarantees everyone is able to recover the strength and functionality they need to continue enjoying their independence. Residents here also enjoy having access to a team of care experts 24/7 who are readily available to cater to their needs and emergencies.

Maintaining the highest level of functionality is easy for residents with speech, occupational, and physical therapy services available to them on-site. The community ensures residents maintain a well-cared-for life even in their last days by offering compassionate hospice care. Here, you can focus your mind on living life to the fullest without worrying about your comfort and safety.

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Overview of The Heights of North Houston

Get back to living and loving the lifestyle you want with The Heights of North Houston, an excellent community in Houston, TX designed to offer an array of recovery services. With access to short-term care, long-term care, skilled nursing, and memory support, residents here are bound to enjoy a well-cared-for life. The community also provides a team of kind and caring caregivers committed to helping everyone live their lives to the fullest.

Recognizing the importance of staying active in a well-lived life, the community regularly organizes an array of activities and events for residents to enjoy. They also prepare healthy and delicious meals daily to provide the nourishment residents need. With its caring atmosphere and comfortable environment, The Heights of North Houston ensures everyone experiences a great improvement in their quality of life.

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Overview of North Houston Transitional Care

Committed to delivering the highest quality of care, North Houston Transitional Care is a comfortable community in Houston, TX that offers skilled nursing and assisted living. Their team of caregivers and healthcare professionals ensures residents achieve their maximum potential while assisting them with their daily activities. Those who need support with their recovery quickly return to their routines with the help of licensed experts and a fully equipped therapy gym.

The community also works hard in caring for those with advanced, life-limiting illnesses by offering a state-of-the-art rehab gym overseen by licensed experts. Residents also enjoy access to an array of engaging activities and amenities designed to make their days as comfortable as possible. At North Houston Transitional Care, they are committed to helping everyone remain as active as possible for a fulfilling living experience.

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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
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Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
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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
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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
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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
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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. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Harris County, 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 5 nursing homes in Harris County, TX. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Harris County, 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 Harris County, 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 Harris County, 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.