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10 Best Nursing Homes in Harris County, TX

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Harris County 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 33 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Harris County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Harris County is about $5,044, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 507 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Harris County, TX

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Photo of Cullen Residence Hall (The Center Houston)
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Harris County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Harris County is $5,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galena Park, TX with an average of $4,934 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Harris County, TX, vs. nearby counties

Harris County, TX
$5,044/mo
$5,080/mo

Nursing homes costs in Harris County, TX, vs. state and national averages

Harris County, TX
$5,044/mo
$4,941/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Harris County, TX, vs. other senior living options

$5,104/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,044/mo

Nursing homes costs in Harris County, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,780/mo
Studio
$5,263/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,727/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,245/mo

Senior living costs in Harris County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Harris County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarris County, TXTexasU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,044/mo$4,941/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,840/mo$4,774/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,104/mo$4,941/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,274/mo$4,246/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Harris County, TX:$5,044/mo
Texas:$4,941/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Harris County, TX:$4,840/mo
Texas:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Harris County, TX:$5,104/mo
Texas:$4,941/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Harris County, TX:$4,274/mo
Texas:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Harris County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Harris County

The Tradition - Woodway in Houston, TX

4.9
The staff is great, if you can afford the community it is beautiful. The community is flexible and accommodating and the community has gone above and beyond. Communication is great and they keep us well informed and updated. I have the cell numbers of everyone and they are all very quick to ...
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Good Living Community Care in Houston, TX

5.0
We chose Good Living Community Care because of the convenient location and they worked really hard to get my dad into dialysis. The room sizes here were pretty good for what he needed. As assisted living, I would recommend to others looking.

Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land

5.0
5 on all of the above categories, it has been an excellent experience at Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land. The facility is very clean and the staff is very Godly, which meant a lot to our family. I absolutely recommend this facility to anybody looking for assisted living.

Harris County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harris County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harris County, 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 Harris County 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 Harris County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Harris County, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Harris County 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 Harris County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Harris County, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Harris County 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 Harris County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harris County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Harris County 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 Harris County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harris County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harris County 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 Harris County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harris County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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