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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Houston, TX
South Houston 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 32 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in South Houston, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in South Houston is about $4,818, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 733 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Cost of nursing homes in South Houston, TX
The average cost of senior living in South Houston is $4,818 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kemah, TX with an average of $4,299 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Houston
Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Houston
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.
Serenity Gardens Friendswood
4.7
The atmosphere is positive at Serenity Garden. As small as the staff is they work hard.
The room was great for our loved one. The food was good.
I initially saw board games, and I didn't see them on return visits. The community did try to get the residents involved in different ...
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South Houston nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Houston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Houston, 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 South Houston 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 South Houston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Houston, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Houston 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 South Houston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Houston, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Houston 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 South Houston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Houston, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Houston 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 South Houston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Houston, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Houston 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 South Houston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Houston, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
0.4%
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Atria Westchase, The Cottages at Clear Lake and Proverbial Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Houston, Texas. See full list of communities.
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