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Mertens 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mertens, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mertens is about $3,866, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 173 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mertens, TX

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Photo of Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.5
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23 reviews
9.5
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23 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
13%
3 star
17%
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0%
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My mother moved into memory care but after a few weeks it was evident she could go to assisted living. The transition and move was handled easily and in a few days as there was availability. Mom is doing...
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.
Step up to a new level of life at Buffalo Creek, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Waxahachie, Texas, that offers country-style living with the conveniences of a big city. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally,...
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Photo of Brookdale Ennis
99 Photos available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
8.9
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14 reviews
8.9
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
14%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
7%
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My mom could really not live by herself anymore at home. I thought about moving her in with me, but I wanted her to have a nice community with other folks her age with him to socialize. Knowing that the...
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.
Whether you’re socializing with friends in our courtyard, going on a shopping excursion or relaxing in your private apartment, our assisted living community in Ennis, Texas, just 25 miles south of Dallas, will help you stay as independent as possible. And because our staff is on-site 24 hours a...
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Photo of Brookdale Corsicana
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22 Floor plans available
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8.6
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11 reviews
8.6
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11 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
9%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
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Our loved one has since passed, but what our family really liked the most about Brookdale Corsicana is definitely their staff team! Yes! Would most definitely recommend this community to other families who ...
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.
In our assisted living community, you can fill in your social calendar and focus on fun, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to make your life easier. Located in the historic and thriving city of Corsicana, Texas, our assisted living lifestyle provides all the...
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33 Floor plans available
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7.6
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49 reviews
7.6
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49 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
22%
3 star
22%
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2%
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10%
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My loved one is a resident at Brookdale Waxahachie and this facility has been a blessing! They saved my loved one from being in a subpar place. I will always be grateful to Brookdale! No one complains about...
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.
Our community is more than just a place it live; it’s a place to live well.  Our assisted living and memory care community is located in Waxahachie, Texas, which is a vibrant town, just south of Dallas, that offers the perfect combination of tranquility and convenience. Its small-town charm...
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Photo of Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation - Ennis
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5 star
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It was wonderful, everything was great. It is a fantastic place. When my loved one gets out of the hospital and needs rehab again, this is the place we're going. It's the place to be. All the staff is good....
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.
At Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Ennis, our top priority is to provide our residents with an environment filled with comfort and empowerment. Whether our residents are recovering from injury, surgery, or illness, we create a unique care plan for each resident. We use an...
Photo of The Village at Heritage Oaks
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5 star
50%
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17%
3 star
33%
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Attention to detail making sure everything is done such as making sure my dad is changed, could do a better job. very nice looking place, overall! It was clean, the staff were friendly, and they seemed to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Heritage Oaks Retirement VillageEnjoy the peaceful surroundings of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village, an assisted living community located in Corsicana, Texas. Our charming facility offers attractive residential living options for those who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle, yet desire...
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3.0
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3 reviews
3.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
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33%
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It's worked great! They have changed hands, so it's a little too soon to know how that's going to go. But so far we are pretty happy with them. We don't have any major complaints about the cleanliness, or...
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.
Welcome to Wesley HouseEncouraging independence... while nurturing our resident's needsBehind each of our residents is a fascinating story, and it is our primary focus and pleasure to make living at Wesley House a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Our residents receive personalized care...
Photo of Morada Waxahachie
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2.0
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20 reviews
2.0
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20 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
30%
3 star
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2 star
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My mom was a resident at Morada from [date removed]. After shopping places in Midlothian and Waxahachie, we were grateful to find Morada. It was kept clean, smelled nice, the food was good and it was...
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.
Find your place at Morada Waxahachie, where desired amenities and convenient services allow residents to live a vibrant lifestyle that encourages independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living community in Waxahachie, Texas, offers...
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5 star
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation Northwest Houston
5 star
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14%
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14%
2 star
29%
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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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Mertens, TX

The average cost of senior living in Mertens is $3,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frost, TX with an average of $3,866 per month.

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

Mertens, TX
$3,866/mo
$3,866/mo
$4,134/mo

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

Mertens, TX
$3,866/mo
$4,926/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$3,889/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,866/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,577/mo
Studio
$3,941/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,446/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,195/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 Mertens

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mertens

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.

Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Waxahachie, TX

4.9
The residents and staff have a monthly meeting for input for the next month's group outing. The facility has an enclosed courtyard that was a big part of Mother's decision to choose this facility since she has a little dog. Staff is loving and kind to the residents. The management raised the ...
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Mertens nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mertens nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mertens, 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 Mertens 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 Mertens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mertens, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mertens 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 Mertens Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mertens, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mertens 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 Mertens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mertens, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mertens 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 Mertens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mertens, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mertens 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 Mertens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mertens, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Ennis and Brookdale Corsicana are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mertens, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Mertens, Texas. See the full list.

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