Baytown is a city in Texas that is situated on the northern side of Galveston Bay. Seniors in the city have access to a range of medical facilities at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, which is a teaching hospital and is rated as high-performing in two procedures by USN ratings. The city has a population of 77,192 and about 11.6% of residents in the community are aged 65 and older. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Baytown is $5,627, which is less than the national average of $7,756, making this city a good option for those looking at care facilities.
Nursing homes provide skilled nursing care and custodial care to seniors who require medical monitoring and care as well as assistance with the tasks of daily living. The skilled nursing care is provided by registered nurses. This type of care is generally an expensive option and seniors living in Baytown may want to look at alternatives such as assisted living and home care.
This guide looks at nursing home costs and alternative care costs in Baytown as well as information on senior resources in the area.
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3921 N Main St, Baytown, TX, 77521
3.8
(5 reviews)
"My experience with the Rehabilitation home proved to be very rewarding. I was gracious enough to have my grandmother check herself into this facility. The staff was very sweet. We were greeted at the door. We were told that all of her meals would..."
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750 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, TX, 77521
3.0
(6 reviews)
"I was dreading going to a nursing home. I had previously been in two other nursing homes in Baytown. They were both nightmares. I could not have been more pleased with Rollingbrook Rehabilitation. I had excellent care while I was there. I needed a lo..."
READ MORE2000 BEAUMONT ST, Baytown, TX, 77520
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Dont judge a book by it's cover. This facility took good care of my mom will sick with COVID. They called me almost daily with updates, we're loving and kind. Thank you Mary, Ana and many more...."
READ MORE2000 West Baker Road, Baytown, TX, 77521
2.8
(6 reviews)
"My grandmother was there for hospice care. She was only there for about 5 days before she passed. The staff was so friendly and super helpful. They even worked it out so we could get a private room since we knew she would pass in days. They broug..."
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5800 W Baker Road, Baytown, TX, 77520
3.0
(4 reviews)
"Saint James House was a small, crowded place, and there was something about it that my daughter and I did not like. They did have a lockdown facility, but I didn't see a nurse back there. We talked to the lady who took us on a tour, and she was very ..."
READ MORE4109 ALLENBROOK DR, Baytown, TX, 77521
1.6
(8 reviews)
"My Mother has been a resident of this facility for well over a year and the Staff and Management are the most caring and courteous people anyone could ever meet. They are conscience of the patients needs that I have seen and extend excellent care to ..."
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208 SOUTH UTAH, La Porte, TX, 77571
2.3
(4 reviews)
"My mother is in Laporte Healthcare Center. They make good food. The people are really nice and friendly. It's really nice. They share rooms that have two beds, dressers, and a little nightstands. You have to furnish the TV yourself. They don't have a..."
READ MOREThe monthly average cost of nursing home care in Baytown is $7,635 for a private room and $5,627 for a semiprivate room.
It may be of interest to seniors in Baytown to know how the cost of nursing home care in the city compares to other nearby cities. Using the monthly average cost of a semiprivate room as a base point, the cost of care in Baytown is significantly lower than the national average of $7,756 and slightly higher than the Texas state average of $5,019.
The average monthly cost of care is slightly lower in the nearby cities of Beaumont ($5,262), Victoria ($5,353), McAllen ($5,217) and Corpus Christi ($5,517) than in Baytown.
Baytown
$5,627
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
Beaumont
$5,262
Victoria
$5,353
Corpus Christi
$5,517
McAllen
$5,217
Seniors in Baytown may be interested in the average costs of care options. The lowest cost option is adult day care at an average monthly charge of $1,138 while assisted living has an average cost of $4,750 per month. Both home care and home health care services have an average monthly cost of $4,290. The average monthly cost for nursing home care is $5,627 for a semiprivate room and $7,635 for a private room.
Adult day care
$1,138
Assisted living
$4,750
Home care
$4,290
Home health care
$4,290
Nursing home semiprivate
$5,627
Nursing home private
$7,635
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.
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.
The following resources might be of assistance to seniors who are looking for services to help them safely age in place and delay the transition to nursing home care. One resource aims to assist seniors who are looking at moving to a nursing home facility or already live in one and need help understanding the different financial assistance options available to them.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Baytown Meals on Wheels | (281) 427-2145 | The Baytown Meals on Wheels delivers hot and nutritious meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over in Baytown and surrounding areas. Meals are delivered at around lunchtime each day from Monday to Friday. In order to qualify for the service, seniors need to be unable to prepare a meal for themselves and not have regular access to meal preparation assistance. The meals are delivered by a group of volunteers who provide a social check service at the same time as delivering the meals. These volunteers may be the only regular contact that seniors have with the outside world and they are able to report any issues to the relevant authorities. A donation is requested for each meal but no senior is turned away from the service if they are unable to contribute. |
| Baytown Transportation Program | (281) 424-5752 | The Community Development Transportation Program provides non-emergency transport services to low-income seniors aged 65 and older. Those who qualify receive an unlimited monthly bus pass and funds to use for door-to-door services in the city if their required destination is not serviced by a bus route. All buses in the city are wheelchair-friendly. |
| Medicare Information | (800) 252-9240 | The Texas Health Information Program is funded by the federal government and the state of Texas. Counselors are available 24/7 to provide free and unbiased information to seniors regarding state health insurance plans. The staff members can assist seniors in applying for their preferred plan and they can explain the financial assistance options available to seniors looking at moving to long-term nursing care facilities. |
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Latasha
1
Review of RollingBrook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
The communication and follow up from staff are horrible. My loved one passed away at this facility and trying to get someone to call me back regarding my loved one's belongings and what I'd like to...
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Pre
1
Review of Saint James House of Baytown
Very outdated facility smells horrible. Staff is very rude. Staff left patients in soiled sheets for hours. nurse call buttons. Nurses never come. Food dropped off to patients while there in...
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JDianne
5
Review of RollingBrook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
I was dreading going to a nursing home. I had previously been in two other nursing homes in Baytown. They were both nightmares. I could not have been more pleased with Rollingbrook Rehabilitation....
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