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8 Best Nursing Homes in San Marcos, TX

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San Marcos 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in San Marcos, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in San Marcos is about $4,711, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 175 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near San Marcos, TX

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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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52 reviews
9.5
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52 reviews
5 star
51%
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They have very low staff turnover. She is clean, her room is clean and the only problem is low staffing ratio on weekends. [name removed] is so much happier at Brookdale and that makes me happy. It is such a...
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.
Designed With You In MindYou should never have to settle for a retirement brimming with fear, worry or isolation—especially when you could be living here at our assisted living and memory care campus in San Marcos, Texas. Instead of sitting at home and twiddling your thumbs, you could be...
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1111 Photos available
9.0
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13 reviews
9.0
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13 reviews
5 star
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I love the single story structure, and I use the R.T. on site facility. Maintenance requests are answered promptly. I am very Happy here.
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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Photo of Brookdale San Marcos South
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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49 reviews
9.0
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49 reviews
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57%
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29%
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Building is old, which affects cleanliness as far as carpet is concerned. But they are painting and reflooring and refurbishing. This will help. Every member of the staff is courteous and friendly as well...
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.
A Little More Care, A Lot More LifeExperience what independence redefined looks like here at our assisted living community in San Marcos, Texas. Nestled in the heart of hill country, your new residence could overlook an enclosed courtyard brimming with fragrant flowers, a stunning water fountain,...
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8.6
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8.6
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We had a very good experience. Value for cost is difficult because it is expensive but all the facilities we visited were about the same. I gave Philomena 5s, however, we started to see the evidence of...
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.
Founded in 2020, our beautiful, modern community offers a warm and supportive environment for seniors. We are ideally located near a major hospital, specialty healthcare providers, shopping centers, and a variety of amenities to make life more convenient and enjoyable.Our community features a...
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I can’t say enough about New Haven in Kyle Texas. My sister has been a resident there for several months. The facility has been very clean every time I have visited. The staff is patient and caring with...
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.
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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Three years ago I placed both of my parents in assisted living at Sage Springs. My mom was admitted into the memory care unit, where she received very good care from all the staff. They were very patient and...
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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in San Marcos, TX

The average cost of senior living in San Marcos is $4,711 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, TX with an average of $4,354 per month.

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

San Marcos, TX
$4,700/mo
$5,269/mo

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

San Marcos, TX
$4,700/mo
$4,926/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$4,721/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,700/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,575/mo
Studio
$4,551/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,995/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,980/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 San Marcos

Recent reviews for nursing homes in San Marcos

Brookdale Beckett Meadows in Austin, TX

4.3
People are very friendly and caring. They are staffing up a bit which is helping. Any issues we have had is directly related to not having enough people power to handle the demand. Overall, the car has been good. It is clean. The food is good. The activities are plentiful.

Volante of Sage Spring in San Marcos, TX

4.1
We went with them because the layout of building, it's one story-which we liked better, the staff we were introduced to (but I think they are a bit understaffed, honestly), the location ( easy to get to without having to sit in I35 traffic) and the facility grounds (they aren't surrounded by ...
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Provident Memory Care Austin

4.0
I think that they are short staffed and could hire some more people. Also, the garden area outdoors needs some work,m so maybe some more maintenance work out there would be nice. But the inside is always clean and nice. I would recommend them to others who are looking. It is a very small and ...
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San Marcos nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Marcos nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
71.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Marcos 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 San Marcos Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Marcos 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 San Marcos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in San Marcos 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 San Marcos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Marcos, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in San Marcos 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 San Marcos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Marcos, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Orchard Park of Kyle, Brookdale San Marcos North and Buda Oaks are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near San Marcos, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 8 nursing homes facilities near San Marcos, Texas. See the full list.

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