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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Sherman, TX for 2024

Located an hour north of Dallas, Sherman boasts a population of nearly 45,000 residents, of which 15.1% are aged 65 and over. There are a number of nearby health care centers, including Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman and Texoma Medical Center. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost in Sherman for a semi-private room in a nursing home setting is $5,171, which is substantially lower than the national average of $7,908.

Nursing homes provide 24/7 skilled nursing supervision and are ideal for seniors who require around-the-clock care. Typical care services include frequent wellness checks, medication management and assistance with activities of daily living. Due to the higher level of care required, nursing home costs tend to be higher than other senior living options. To avoid these higher costs, seniors may want to consider alternative options, such as assisted living or home health care services.

This guide compares the cost of nursing home care to nearby cities and both senior care types, explains financial assistance options in the state and provides a list of free resources for seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Sherman, TX

The average monthly cost for nursing home care in Sherman is $5,171 for semiprivate rooms and $7,604 for private rooms.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Comparing average nursing home costs for semiprivate rooms, Sherman’s average monthly costs are more than $2,700 lower than the national average of $7,908, yet just $46 higher than the average cost of care in the state of Texas of $5,125. Nursing home costs in Sherman are comparable to many nearby cities. Average costs in Sherman are $456 lower per month than costs in Dallas ($5,627), but $456 higher per month than costs in Wichita Falls ($4,715) and $548 lower than the average monthly cost in Waco ($4,623).

Sherman

$5,171

Texas

$5,125

The United States

$7,908

Dallas

$5,627

Wichita Falls

$4,715

Waco

$4,623

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home costs are often the most expensive type of senior care available. It’s important for seniors to understand these cost differences when determining which care options are best for them. For instance, average nursing home costs for a semiprivate room in Sherman are $1,671 higher than the average monthly cost for assisted living ($3,500) and just over $400 per month more expensive than home care and home health care options, which average $4,767 per month. It’s also important to note that private nursing home rooms ($7,604) are, on average, $2,433 higher per month than semiprivate rooms ($5,171).

Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Assisted Living

$3,500

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$5,171

Nursing Home (private room)

$7,604

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Sherman, TX

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Sherman, TX

The following resources are ideal for helping seniors with the transition from living at home to nursing home facilities. Some of these resources may also enable seniors to remain in their homes longer and delay the transition to a nursing home setting. 

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging Texoma(903) 813-3505The Area Agency on Aging Texoma serves residents of Grayson County aged 60 and over. It provides benefits counseling, conducts needs assessments, and provides referrals as needed. The agency also manages the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Texoma which can help seniors apply for state and federal benefits.
Grayson County Veterans Services(903) 813-4254The Grayson County Veterans Services agency serves veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and eligible dependents. It helps eligible seniors apply for benefits, appeal any denial of benefits and provide information and referrals as needed. It can also help arrange transportation to and from local VA medical centers.
Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(903) 816-0688The Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program serves as an advocate for seniors residing in long-term care facilities. It investigates all claims of abuse and neglect of care and works to protect the rights of seniors throughout the state.
Meals on Wheels Sherman(903) 892-3733Since 1980. Meals on Wheels Sherman has delivered meals to seniors residing in the local area who are homebound or no longer able to prepare meals on their own. Hot meals are served daily Monday through Friday.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

DJRay

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Texoma Healthcare Center

This is an excellent facility with great staff. My grandfather completed rehab here and had a great experience.

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Mylulu

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Texoma Healthcare Center

Very pleased with the facility and my interactions with all staff from Admissions to the Discharge planner. The Admissions Coordinator was very helpful, got us in when we needed help with my...

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Jenn2023

I visited this facility

Review of Texoma Healthcare Center

This place is absolutely horrible. The place smells of urine and the admissions coordinator 'Lori' was so rude and disrespectful to my family. We were trying to tour facilities for my grandmother....

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