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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merit, TX

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Merit 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 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merit, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merit is about $5,102, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 158 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Merit, TX

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Last Updated: 12/20/24
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The experience is great. The only reason I gave a 4 for care services is they haven't been able to get a hair professional in, we had to cut Moms hair ourselves. The new owners are fantastic, but the 4 for...
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.
Golden Grace DAHS is your home away from home.Golden Grace DAHS is dedicated to providing specialized care services for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other Dementias.The program promotes social, emotional and physical well-being to our members to achieve optimal health and remaining as...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Redbud Place and the overall experience has been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The meals are good. The care services are also great. I...
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.
Redbud Place is located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet tree lined neighborhood on the edge of town. Our comfortable homelike community promotes independence while assisting residents with daily routines such as: Medication management Monitoring of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...
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Anointed Senior Living is a beautiful newly remodeled facility. This team is incredibly kind and accommodating. The staff are amazing! They care so deeply for residents, even down to birthday parties with...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Anointed Senior Living McKinneyWelcome to Anointed Senior Living McKinney, in McKinney, Texas! ***Under NEW OWNERSHIP as of June 4, 2024, with new services and a completely renovated facility.***A freshly designed memory-care community featuring a brightly-lit, open floor plan with comfortable...
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Our overall experience has been good. I like the idea of someone always being there to watch them 24/7. also, this place is not that big and I like that. They have great family get together parties almost...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
At New Haven our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
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We chose Harrison House because it was the first one I looked at. I needed to get him into someplace quickly and they had availability. The room sizes at the facility are plenty of space for what he needs....
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.
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My wife was admitted to Lexington Medical Lodge after a two week stay in Medical City Hospital, Dallas. She was very weak and required lots of one-on-one attention. Our experience from the day she was...
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.
Lexington Medical Lodge uses a patient-centered approach partnered with technology and skilled care to serve our guests. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our long-term guests and ensuring our short-term guests are able to return home as quickly and safely as possible. We care...
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Finding a good skilled nursing facility can be very difficult. My mom went to Garnet Hill for rehab from a hip injury during the middle of Covid-19 and just before Christmas. While they didn't have a...
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, 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Merit, TX

The average cost of senior living in Merit is $5,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bailey, TX with an average of $3,075 per month.

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

Merit, TX
$5,102/mo
$5,624/mo

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

Merit, TX
$5,102/mo
$4,926/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$5,186/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,102/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,295/mo
Studio
$4,562/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,060/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 Merit

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merit

New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Wylie

5.0
We can't say enough good things about New Haven! [name removed] runs an excellent facility. The staff is super friendly, [name removed] and [name removed] are amazing cooks and go out of their way to prepare meals that everyone wants, it's very clean, and just an overall "family" atmosphere.

Lexington Medical Lodge in Farmersville, TX

5.0
They tend to my husband's needs and he gets his therapy on time. He's told me that he does a lot of different things for his rehab. The food is good. They don't really inform me on what's going on with him.

Colonial Oaks at Rockwall

5.0
Colonial Oaks has been a great fit for my mother. She is much happier and has eased a great deal of our anxiety.We would recommend Colonial Oaks.

Merit nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merit nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merit, 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 Merit 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 Merit that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merit 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 Merit Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merit 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 Merit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merit 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 Merit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merit 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 Merit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merit, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.4%
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There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Merit, Texas. See the full list.

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