Galveston, TX, is a lively port town known for its restaurants, museums and coastal attractions that appeal to residents and visitors alike. Of the community's 50,000 residents, senior citizens represent almost 20% of the population. The city offers a variety of resources to support its older residents, including community centers and a lifelong learning institute. The community is also served by a medical branch affiliated with the University of Texas that offers a convenient option for urgent or routine care.
Seniors who need additional support to meet their day-to-day needs have several long-term care options. Skilled nursing facilities provide the highest level of care available outside a hospital for a median cost of $5,262 per month, which is well below the national average. Seniors who have less advanced needs may be better candidates for other types of care, such as assisted living or in-home care, that can provide potential savings.
This guide takes a closer look at nursing home care in Galveston, including average costs, local providers and financial assistance programs. Families will also find a directory of local agencies that help with long-term care planning and healthy aging.
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2228 SEAWALL BLVD, Galveston, TX, 77550
2.9
(17 reviews)
"We moved my dad into the Meridian several years ago after I had taken care of him in my home for five years. Though we were both nervous, starting with our very first encounter with staff, we knew we made the right decision. Every staff member w..."
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3702 Cove View Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77554
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My former mother-in-law and friend, Margaret has been at Cascades for years. She is now on hospice. The staff has always been helpful to me. The care I witnessed was good. Everyone there seems sincerely pleasant. I didn’t detect any stress among the ..."
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1720 N LOGAN ST, Texas City, TX, 77590
3.0
(10 reviews)
"the big stuff. my wound is healing. they stretched my hamstrings, dr cut my callouses off my bad heel. wound 75% healed in a month amazing. delighted!!! feel good, alive and very appreciative. overriding generalization is everyone is in a rush. they ..."
READ MORE6602 MEMORIAL DR, Texas City, TX, 77590
3.0
(5 reviews)
"Thanks for com-dating My uncle Birthday celebration at your Retirement Facilities Center my uncle has been at your center for 3 months and i am proud to say service has been above the 5 Star rating. me and my family was very please with t..."
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424 Tarpey Rd, Texas City, TX, 77591
1.7
(3 reviews)
"At first this was a good place with nice people. Lots of activities. They took really good care of mom even though she couldn't do to much due to MS. She was meeting people (nurses) and I met people. We really thought this was going to work out. A f..."
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The median cost of a semiprivate nursing home room in Galveston is $5,262 per month, while private rooms cost $7,756 on average.
Nursing home prices in Galveston are $137 higher than the state median but $2,646 lower than the national average. Rates are consistent across the region. Seniors in Beaumont and Corpus Christi pay $5,323 per month on average. In Victoria, the median cost is $5,171. Rates in San Antonio are also comparable to Galveston at $5,232 per month.
Galveston
$5,262
Texas
$5,125
United States
$7,908
Beaumont
$5,323
Corpus Christi
$5,323
San Antonio
$5,232
Victoria
$5,171
Galveston offers budget-friendly nursing home prices between $5,262 and $7,756 for a semiprivate or private room. In-home care costs nearly as much at $4,576, depending on how many hours of support are needed. Assisted living facilities provide comprehensive care for about $1,000 less per month when compared to nursing homes. Adult day health care costs just $1,099 per month, but seniors must be healthy and mobile enough to travel to a local health care facility or community center.Â
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,099
Assisted Living Facility
$4,245
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$5,262
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$7,756
Note: Data for Galveston was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.
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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing Homes
Leah Jean
5
Review of Cascades at Galveston
My former mother-in-law and friend, Margaret has been at Cascades for years. She is now on hospice. The staff has always been helpful to me. The care I witnessed was good. Everyone there seems...
Nursing Homes
Marylee
4
Review of The Meridian
My friend is in rehab at The Meridian. He moved in after his hospitalization. It seems very adequate. He has been progressing a bit in his ability to move around. I talked to the physical therapy...
Nursing Homes
CRWier
1
Review of Cascades at Galveston
My mother was in the Rehab section and I stayed with her on a matress on the floor. In the room next to hers they admitted a woman with a toxic desease requiring that no one enter her room on the...
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