The Westbury Place
5201 S WILLOW DR, Houston, TX, 77035
3.0
(3 reviews)
"I have no problems with the Westbury Place, and they’re taking care of my uncle. He got it thorough the Veterans Administration. They keep it clean. ..."
READ MOREHouston is the largest city in Texas with a population of 2,320,268 and 10.3% of residents over the age of 65. The city has excellent medical facilities and hospitals, including Houston Methodist Hospital, which is ranked number one in Texas and 20th in the country on the U.S. News Best Hospitals list. Houston, which is home to a number of senior care communities, is one of the best-priced locations for nursing home care with an average monthly cost of $5,267, which is well below the national average of $7,756.
Nursing home care is for seniors who require constant medical care and assistance. Some seniors only require nursing home care for a short period of time before they are well enough to go to other senior care options such as assisted living or in-home care. These types of care are often a better option for seniors financially and socially.
This guide is aimed at assisting seniors who are looking at nursing home care in Houston and nearby cities. Information discussed below includes the costs of nursing home care in Houston and surrounding cities, the costs of other types of care and free resources for seniors.
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5201 S WILLOW DR, Houston, TX, 77035
3.0
(3 reviews)
"I have no problems with the Westbury Place, and they’re taking care of my uncle. He got it thorough the Veterans Administration. They keep it clean. ..."
READ MORE7499 STANWICK DR, Houston, TX, 77087
2.8
(5 reviews)
"My brotherhad a major stroke on the right side and is getting rehabilitation done every day at Courtyard Convalescent Center. When he first entered, he was frail. He’s gaining weight and seems to be happy there. The staff is friendly. They’re steady ..."
READ MORE13631 ARDFIELD DR, Houston, TX, 77070
2.7
(6 reviews)
"The Assisted Living side of this residence has been wonderful to my relative. The director is enthusiastic, caring, and hands on. The medication nurses are attentive to any situations that arise with my relative. There are plenty of activities, or..."
READ MORE303 Hollow Tree Lane, Houston, TX, 77090
3.0
(7 reviews)
"When we first walked into The Heights of North Houston, we experienced the hospitality. They greeted us at the door. Of course, we had an appointment to tour the place, and so immediately the staff took us around to the various facilities. We looked ..."
READ MORE8702 S COURSE DR, Houston, TX, 77099
3.0
(2 reviews)
"The facility is under staffed as far as taking care of patients. The turn over rate for cna's are high. I've witnessed some patients being mistreated by cna's. I suggest you talk to yer friend or relative that is in the facility on a daily basis abo..."
READ MORE7514 KINGSLEY ST, Houston, TX, 77087
2.8
(4 reviews)
"After looking at other facilities, our family chose to put my mother in Afton Oaks - it was the cleanest facility we had looked at, and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. My mother has been there for years. Perfect? No, every facility wi..."
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12350 Wood Bayou Dr, Houston, TX, 77013
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I have visited Silver Springs a few times as a volunteer with the PALS organization with the local school district. I found that Silver Springs staff was always pleasant and very helpful each time I went. However, there was always a distinct and u..."
READ MORE8955 LONG POINT, Houston, TX, 77055
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt was at Spring Branch Healthcare when she was released from the hospital. For a period there, she had to wear a diaper and they would not change her very often. She would tell them I need to be changed they would have to go hunt for diapers an..."
READ MORE1615 HILLENDAHL RD, Houston, TX, 77055
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My brother is currently in Spring Branch Transitional Care Center. It's probably one of the better places that has taken some time to meet with me and sit with me. They let me know what I can provide, what they can offer, and what they can do. It's a..."
READ MORE12921 Misty WIllow Drive, Houston, TX, 77070
2.3
(6 reviews)
"Great staff. Caring people. They try hard, keep a clean building and treat people kindly. The building is newer and in a good neighborhood. Would highly recommend. ..."
READ MORE2808 STONEYBROOK DRIVE, Houston, TX, 77063
2.5
(2 reviews)
"My step dad just moved into this facility which has new owners as of today. They are re vamping the whole building. The grounds are nicely maintained and the building inside and out is clean. There is faint smell when you walk down the halls but it i..."
READ MORE1737 N LOOP W, Houston, TX, 77008
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My grandfather was a resident here. It's best quality by far was the staff. My grandfather had bouts of dementia and was not always the nicest person, but the staff always treated him with patience and kindness. When he had his wits about him he alw..."
READ MORE17600 CALI DR, Houston, TX, 77090
1.4
(11 reviews)
"Wow. My experience was not like the other ones I've read here. We toured for my gramma and the man who showed us around was very nice. The place smelled good and the people were nice. There were some issues but they resolved them and my gramma was ha..."
READ MORE9602 Huffmeister Rd, Houston, TX, 77095
1.8
(5 reviews)
"The aides and the nurses at Brighton Senior Living of Cypress were great. They were concerned about my husband's breathing when he was there. We just had a problem. They had given him a paper, which he didn't tell me about. We were on self-pay and it..."
READ MORE13500 Breton Ridge, Houston, TX, 77070
2.0
(1 reviews)
"Great therapy department, but nursing is significantly understaffed. Difficult to get a consult with the Dr, and it took a HOURS to find out that my mom broke a bone when she fell. ..."
READ MORE7215 WINDFERN RD, Houston, TX, 77040
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at Woodwind Lakes Health and Rehab. They are giving my mother food she isn't supposed to eat. They just don't listen. If they did, it took them six months to get even into halfway changes. However, half the time I went there, she was still ..."
READ MORE2939 Woodland Park Drive, Houston, TX, 77082
1.3
(3 reviews)
"Mom used to be in Heartland Health Care and I had filed a complaint against them. The facility itself was okay. The environment was acceptable. It liked nice and clean. It does not smell. But the staff was much to be desired. They fractured my mom's ..."
READ MORE7633 BELLFORT, Houston, TX, 77061
"Unless this is the last place taking residents, please go somewhere else. Upon visiting everything was presented as nice and happy patients, etc. Upon being admitted, staff were too lazy, uncommitted or whatever you can think of to help the residents..."
READ MORE6411 FANNIN, Houston, TX, 77030
8861 Fulton St, Houston, TX, 77022
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Houston is $5,627 for a semiprivate room and $7,635 for a private room.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average cost of nursing home care in Houston is $5,627 per month. This is more expensive than the state average of $5,019 per month. Nursing home care in Houston costs $2,129 less than the national average of $7,756, making it a good option financially for those looking at nursing home care. The neighboring cities of Dallas, Austin and San Antonio all have lower average monthly costs for nursing home care than Houston.
Houston
$5,627
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
Dallas
$5,171
Austin
$5,201
San Antonio
$5,338
Nursing home care in Houston has an average cost of $5,627 per month for a semi-private room and $7,635 for a private room. The cheapest senior care option in Houston is Adult Health Day Care at an average cost of $1,138 per month. The average cost of homemaker services is $4,290 per month and the average cost of home health aide services is $4,290 per month. Assisted Living facilities have an average monthly charge of $4,750.
Nursing Home Semi-Private Room
$5,627
Nursing Home Private Room
$7,635
Homemaker Services
$4,290
Home Health Aide Services
$4,290
Assisted Living
$4,750
Adult Health Day Care
$1,138
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 city of Houston has a large population of senior citizens and provides a number of free resources and services to help them. The resources in this table may assist those wanting to remain living independently in their homes and those living in a nursing home.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Senior Box Program | (832) 369-9390 | The Senior Box program, which is run by the Houston Food Bank, provides income-eligible seniors with a box of nonperishable food items each month. The boxes, which are supplied by the USDA and the Food Bank, include produce items and health care items that seniors may need. Seniors must pick up their box each month from one of the distribution centers located throughout the city. |
Catholic Charities | (712) 526-4611 | Catholic Charities is a faith-based volunteer organization. The program’s services to seniors in Houston include comprehensive in-home health assessments, mental health assessments and support, group programs and monitoring via phone calls and in-home visits. |
Houston Health Department | (832) 393-4301 | The Houston Health Department runs the local Agency on Aging. One of its main services is delivering meals to homebound seniors on a daily basis. There is no charge for the meals, but income regulations do apply. Additional services offered include congregate site meals, Medicaid enrollment assistance, evidence-based health classes, in-home care and support services, and long-term care ombudsman services. |
Nursing Homes
Shannon Randall
1
Review of West Janisch Health Care Center
This is a very OLD facility, During the stay of my loved one. A month ago, theres no HOT WATER. had to warm towels and water in staff microwave just to give my love one a bath. No ice maker. Ice...
Nursing Homes
Eric Davis
5
Review of Solera at West Houston
My aunt is a patient at Solera at West Houston. My family visited several nursing homes, before choosing Solera. The customer service is great and staff are very polite. My aunt never complain...
Nursing Homes
Thanks
5
Review of Solera at West Houston
Rooms are good / staff is awesome . Anshu, the PT , OT and speech is awesome - Chris , Mr Sharma and Robert . Great people make good org . Also the cleaning staff is super nice .