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Our editorial team analyzed 269 nursing homes in TX using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in TX
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Park Manor Westchase is a trusted nursing home in Houston, TX, that offers long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Promoting a home-like environment, the community provides comprehensive care for residents to live comfortably. Therapy services, fun activities, and on-site physician visits are among the community’s exceptional services that aim to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community’s commitment to exceptional care ensures residents have a worry-free retirement.
Medication management, pain management, and wound care are provided to ease residents’ discomfort and pain. A variety of activities are also conducted to promote social interactions. With its wide range of services and state-of-the-art amenities, the community strives to help residents reach their potential in retirement.
Accel at College Station is a nursing home in College Station, TX, offering a wide range of care options, including long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and pulmonary care. Here, older adults are treated like family, especially with a compassionate and nurturing atmosphere. With 24-hour care, medication management, and therapy services, residents do not have to worry about their needs and live comfortably in retirement. Through individualized care plans, the community strives to help residents recover with ease.
Recreational activities, light exercises, and social events also promote social engagement and an active lifestyle. With a spacious dining area, cozy communal spaces, and thoughtfully furnished rooms, residents can relax and interact with the community. A stress-free retirement is also guaranteed, as it is peacefully nestled in the residential area of College Station. This nursing home continuously provides exceptional standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Texas.
Overview of Birchwood of Spring Branch (formerly Arden Wood)
Birchwood of Spring Branch is a memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation community that provides exceptional care. The community offers an inviting community with fine hospitality. The nursing home community houses a team of dedicated staff who are compassionately ready to attend to any need one may have. Residents are encouraged and motivated to live their life to the fullest in a nurturing home-like setting. Birchwood of Spring Branch is able to provide structure and maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance the quality of life for them.
The lifestyle at Birchwood of Spring Branch is built on compassion and care where residents are guaranteed to make the most of their individual day to day while receiving a great amount of hospitality and attentive assistance. Community services include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs; with therapy services that include speech, occupational, and physical; as well as orthopedic recovery, postoperative care, and discharge planning– among many others.
Overview of Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation
Nestled in a peaceful area in Austin, TX, Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nurturing community that offers excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Their accommodations are surrounded by lush oak trees and smiling faces that give residents the warm and comforting vibe they need to comfortably recover their strength or maintain their well-being. Their dedicated team of care experts is available 24/7 to offer residents quality nursing care and tailored treatment plans for those recovering from an injury or hospitalization.
They offer private and semi-private Medicare suites and flexible payment methods to ensure residents can receive the care they need without worrying about their finances. In addition to daily living assistance, engaging activities and amenities like an on-site salon, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services are available to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable. With Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation, residents and their families can enjoy their peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well-cared for in a safe, welcoming, and nurturing setting.
Overview of VibraLife Senior Living and Memory Care
VibraLife Senior Living and Memory Care, located in El Paso, TX, is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services to its residents in need of assistance with daily living activities, especially those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As part of their services, they assist residents with regular daily living activities such as bathing or toileting. Additionally, the staff are available 24/7 for supervision, medication management, or for providing specific care needs.
VibraLife also provides its residents with handicap accessible facilities with emergency call systems in place, and 24 hour security. The residents are also provided restaurant style dining, incontinence care, and in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Scheduled local transportation are also available for outings and activities, as well as medical appointments. VibraLife Senior Living and Memory Care residents are also provided access to healthcare provisions in VibraLife Rehabilitation Center’s healthcare offerings.
Memorial Medical Nursing and Rehab, located in San Antonio, TX, is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and rehabilitation services to its residents. The nursing home prioritizes individual wellness and places a special emphasis on rehabilitation, ensuring the best possible experience for its residents.
With a team of professionals committed to treating every patient with the utmost care and respect, Memorial Medical Nursing and Rehab delivers personalized solutions tailored to each individual’s needs. The facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and both long-term and short-term care options. While Memorial Medical Nursing Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 and a short-term rehabilitation rating of Below Average, it remains committed to its mission of ensuring the best possible service for its residents. As a large facility with 135 beds and for-profit, llc ownership, Memorial Medical Nursing Center strives to create a warm and welcoming environment where residents can receive the care they need while maintaining their dignity and independence.
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.
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.
Overview of Longview Hill Nursing Center and Rehabilitation
Longview Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a distinguished provider of compassionate nursing home services recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for its commitment to high-quality care. This contemporary facility, situated in Longview, Texas, prioritizes health promotion and aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The dedicated staff in this center has demonstrated their commitment to safety among staff and residents. This unwavering focus on well-being reflects the center’s dedication to maintaining a secure environment for its community.
For those seeking a nurturing environment that intersects dignity, comfort, and health, Longview Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center stands as a beacon of care and compassion in the heart of Texas. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Longview Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers personalized attention and support to seniors needing short-term rehabilitation or long-term care. Boasting 198 beds, the center serves a diverse community, ensuring each individual receives tailored care. Beyond physical health, the center fosters a sense of community engagement through its Resident Council, valuing residents’ voices and perspectives. While specialized Alzheimer’s care is not provided, participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs widens accessibility to quality care for a broad spectrum of individuals.
Vista Hills Health Care Center, located in the sunny city of EL Paso, TX, is a care facility dedicated to providing quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. This skilled facility offers specialized care by highly skilled clinicians and therapists in a warm, home-like environment. As part of their services they provide residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, respite care services, wound care, and other care services such as their memory care program for residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Additionally they also provide nutritional services through their fine dining options, and full activities programs to ensure that their physical activity, mental stimulation and psychosocial needs are met.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Texas
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 269 nursing homes in Texas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Texas?
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 Texas, 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 Texas?
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.
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