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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dawson, TX

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Dawson is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 48 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dawson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dawson is about $4,268, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 722 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dawson, TX

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Photo of Meadow Creek Senior Living
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I like the care her for my mom. The staff are caring and very attentive to her needs. The menu seems to be appealing. I am happy knowing my mom is in great care. I like that they have activiites for her to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Meadow Creek is an exceptional assisted living community that has an ideal location in Lancaster, TX. Our community provides a relaxing environment for seniors, where they’ll have access to everything they need to live a full life. As an assisted living community, our encouraging staff supports...
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33 Floor plans available
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Only recommend if family able to be present to advocate for loved one. We are not sure if we would recommend this community to others. Depending on the person and family situation. It was our dad that was...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cedar Hill is a well-respected senior living community that offers assisted living services to seniors in Cedar Hill, TX. We pride ourselves on offering quality and outstanding care for our residents. Our professional staff goes out of their way to make sure all of our seniors are well taken care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This is our second time for rehabilitation. The facility looks better and is cleaner the our last visit. Our mother is going for the rehabilitation to long term care side. But we have seen no difference in...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I read a bad review on here after my experience and was astonished. It doesn’t even sound like the same place I took my mom. This place has been totally remodeled by new ownership and is under new management...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Ennis Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center licensed by the Centers for Medicare Services and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. We are conveniently located 30 minutes south of Downtown Dallas in the heart of Ennis, Texas. We embrace this quaint town...
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This community is a great place for rehabilitation services. The people were nice and the community was clean. The food was ok and I would recommend this community.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation Northwest Houston
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I came here from "[removed]" after back surgery. I had to go to a "fine nursing home and rehab center"; because [removed] would not to rehab after they made me lay in the bed over the weekend. I will...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother came to the Atrium after suffering a stroke for rehab. The staff have been wonderful to her. The nursing staff feels as though they have become a part of our extended family. The rehab department...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Photo of AlzCare Alzheimer's Assisted Living - Waco
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Country Club Retirement Community Assisted Living, CCRC, was designed for people who are ready to make transitions in their life, get a little help with the things that are getting more difficult, yet want to hold on to their independence.CCRC Assisted Living opened June 29, 2009. The Assisted...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Dawson, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dawson is $4,268 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Angus, TX with an average of $3,859 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dawson, TX vs. nearby cities

Dawson, TX
$4,268/mo
$4,334/mo
$4,303/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dawson, TX vs. the state and national average

Dawson, TX
$4,268/mo
$4,930/mo
U.S. national average
$4,866/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dawson vs. other types of senior living

$4,299/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,268/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dawson, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,236/mo
Studio
$4,344/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,320/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,327/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,590/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dawson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dawson

Stoney Brook of Hewitt

4.9
We were very fond of Stoney Brook right away, even though our loved one was not there for very long we were very impressed. They are a small enough community to where the residents will get more one on one care. Overall our loved one was pleased with the meals and dining, and we were pleased ...
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Morada Waxahachie

4.6
We have had Mom at Morada for a few months. From the beginning the staff has been helpful and kind. The ambience really suits my mother, and my sisters and I are pleased with our choice of assisted living for her.

Brookdale Ennis

5.0
The staff members at Brookdale Ennis community are awesome! the staff has been so kind and loving to my dad. And he is not the most lovable person around at this time in his life! Have bent over backwards to help him and me.

Dawson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dawson nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dawson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dawson, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dawson nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dawson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dawson, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawson nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
48.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
0.4%
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Arbor House of Waco, Brookdale Lakeshore and The Delaney at Lake Waco are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dawson, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 48 nursing homes facilities near Dawson, Texas. See the full list.

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