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Smiths Bend 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Smiths Bend, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Smiths Bend is about $4,434, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 104 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Smiths Bend, TX

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Photo of Brookdale Lakeshore
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22 Floor plans available
9.6
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33 reviews
9.6
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33 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
42%
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We chose Brookdale Lakeshore because the Facility was always clean and tidy. [name removed], the maintenance man, always responded quickly and cheerfully if we needed anything. The staff is professional,...
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.
When you join us at our assisted living community in Waco, Texas, we’ll take care of the responsibilities — housekeeping, laundry, cooking and providing just the right amount of personal assistance and care to make your life easier — so you can spend your days doing exactly what you want....
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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46 reviews
9.0
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46 reviews
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35%
3 star
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I moved my husband into the Brookdale in July. We can’t say enough good about it. The care is wonderful. The people that work there, are amazing. They treat the patients as family. They are very kind 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.
Create your cozy sanctuary in a spacious, private apartment and engage with friends and neighbors in our charming, home-like environment. Our assisted living community, which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is nestled on 11 wooded acres on the banks of the Brazos...
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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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My dad has gained up to a healthy weight. He's not as depressed as he was in other places he has stayed. His laundry and room are always clean. The kitchen is always open and busy. Meals smell and look...
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.
Mercy House Waco is an assisted living community living located in the peaceful town of Waco, McLennan County, Texas. WE ARE DOING IN PERSON COMMUNITY TOURS. Designed to serve at least 16 seniors, the community is enclosed with major shops and stores within the neighborhood. Residents get the...
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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...
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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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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.
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...
Photo of AlzCare Alzheimer's Assisted Living - Waco
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Smiths Bend, TX

The average cost of senior living in Smiths Bend is $4,434 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blum, TX with an average of $3,472 per month.

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

Smiths Bend, TX
$4,434/mo
$4,342/mo
$4,472/mo

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

Smiths Bend, TX
$4,434/mo
$4,791/mo
U.S. national average
$4,877/mo

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

$4,434/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,434/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,050/mo
Studio
$3,383/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,416/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,000/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 Smiths Bend

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smiths Bend

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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The Blake at Waco

5.0
Our experience at The Blake at Waco has been absolutely fabulous. They have done a wonderful job with my mother. The thing that sticks out most to me is the staff , they are just so caring. The room sizes are wonderful, my mother is in memory care and she has a very large room and bathroom. The ...
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Ascension Living Providence Village in Waco, TX

5.0
I would highly recommend it to anyone who asks. We picked this community because we visited 3 facilities and it was clearly better. Accommodations and dining. Super friendly staff.

Smiths Bend nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths Bend nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths Bend, 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 Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smiths Bend, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smiths Bend, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths Bend, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths Bend, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths Bend 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 Smiths Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiths Bend, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor House of Waco, Brookdale Lakeshore and The Delaney at Lake Waco are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smiths Bend, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Smiths Bend, Texas. See the full list.

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