Killeen is a city in Texas, and it’s known as the home of the Fort Hood military base. The city has a population of 151,666 and about 6.2% of residents are aged 65 and over. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Killeen is $5,191, which is over $2,500 less than the national average making the city an attractive option for seniors looking at nursing home care facilities. Seniors living in Killeen have easy access to a range of medical services at AdventHealth Central Texas.
Nursing home care facilities offer a variety of senior care services with a focus on medical assistance and monitoring. The care is provided by teams of registered nurses who are skilled in working with seniors with chronic illnesses and disabilities. This type of care is often the most expensive senior care option and seniors living in Killeen may be interested in looking at alternative care options such as assisted living and home care services.
This guide discusses the costs of nursing home care in Killeen and surrounding cities and the average costs of alternative care options. Additionally, it lists resources for seniors.
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5000 Thayer Dr, Killeen, TX, 76549
4.7
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"My dad likes Killeen Nursing and Rehabilitation. He is happy with it. He has been there for three weeks now. We toured the entire facility, and it was very nice. The nurses are really good. They remember me every time I walk in, but of course, I'm th..."
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5700 E Central, Killeen, TX, 76543
3.5
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"My sister lived 5 years and 5 months as a resident of Rosewood Senior Living in Killeen,TX. She was well cared for physically and emotionally the whole time. The staff and attendants were always available and helpful. The meals were served three t..."
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"My godmother was placed on hospice here and all myself and family could say about the facility was good things. The most important things we were interested in was her being able to keep her strength up with nutrition and her quality of life. She was..."
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The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Killeen is $5,191 for a semiprivate room and $6,753 for a private room.
Seniors who have made the choice to move to a nursing home care facility may be interested in the cost of care in surrounding cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of care in Killeen is much lower than the national average of $7,756. However, it is similar to the Texas state average of $5,019.
The average monthly cost of care is similar in College Station ($5,262) and Austin ($5,201), while the cost of care is less in Tyler ($4,775) and Waco ($4,745).
Killeen
$5,191
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
College Station
$5,262
Austin
$5,201
Tyler
$4,775
Waco
$4,745
In Killeen, the lowest cost option for senior care is assisted living, which has an average monthly cost of $3,387. Home care has a monthly average cost of $3,623, while home health care has an average monthly charge of $3,817. Nursing home care is the most expensive option in the city, with an average monthly charge of $5,191 for a semiprivate room and $6,753 for a private room.
Assisted living
$3,387
Home care
$3,623
Home health care
$3,817
Nursing home care semiprivate room
$5,191
Nursing home care private room
$6,753
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 may aid seniors who are looking for services that help them continue to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. One resource assists seniors who have made the choice to move to a nursing home care facility and are looking for financial assistance information.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| SHIP Texas | (254) 770-2330 | The SHIP program in Texas provides free one-on-one counseling sessions to seniors and their loved ones, regarding the state health insurance plans and benefits. Trained counselors explain the plans and options to seniors and help them to find the best plan for their particular situation. The information provided is objective and in-depth. Counselors can assist seniors in applying for plans and any benefits they are eligible for, including financial assistance options for seniors moving to nursing home care facilities. |
| Meals on Wheels | (512) 476-6325 | The Greater Austin Meals on Wheels program delivers meals to homebound seniors in Killeen at around noon each day from Monday to Friday. To be eligible for the program, seniors need to be unable to prepare a meal for themselves and not have regular assistance in their homes. Additional meal services provided by the program include congregate site meals, breakfasts for seniors and grocery delivery services. There is no fee charged for the meal options but donations are appreciated. Volunteers check on the health and safety of seniors at the same time as delivering the meals and they report any issues to staff members. |
| Handy Wheels | (512) 628-8171 | The Handy Wheels program provides a minor home repairs service to low-income seniors in Killeen. The aim of the program is to help homebound seniors continue to safely live in their own homes for as long as possible. Some of the services offered include safety modification for bathrooms, doorknob and doorbell installation, lightbulb installation and carbon monoxide detector repairs and installation. There is no charge for any of the services offered. |
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Becky
4
Review of Killeen Nursing and Rehabilitation
My sister is at Killeen Nursing and Rehabilitation. It all seems very good. The only thing right now is, they're a little short-staffed. So, some things may not be getting done. It's clean, the...
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John
5
Review of Killeen Nursing and Rehabilitation
My dad likes Killeen Nursing and Rehabilitation. He is happy with it. He has been there for three weeks now. We toured the entire facility, and it was very nice. The nurses are really good. They...
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Carolyn
5
Review of Killeen Nursing and Rehabilitation
Killeen Nursing and Rehabilitation is a very clean and spacious facility. I've spoken with the director, the admission specialist, the business officer, the nursing staff, also the caregivers, and...
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