A community-centered suburb immediately west of Houston, the tri-county city of Katy offers seniors both small-town charm and easy access to big-city conveniences. Its attractive parks, historic downtown and festive events are perfect for the city’s warm climate. With over 3,000 or about 14.1% of the residents aged 65 and older, Katy takes conscious efforts in providing livable communities for aging in place. Nursing home care is considered affordable at $5,627 per month, and the city has an average cost of living. Aside from Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, there are plenty of nearby hospitals in Houston for accessing quality medical care.
For seniors who require 24-hour skilled care but not hospitalization, nursing homes may be a viable long-term care option. Nursing facilities are staffed by licensed health professionals who can provide rehabilitation therapy and other forms of specialized medical care. Such high levels of care make nursing home care the most expensive option in most cities, including Katy. Subject to clinical evaluation, seniors may receive intermittent skilled nursing in alternative care arrangements such as home health care and assisted living.
This guide offers helpful information about nursing home care in Katy, its related costs and some local resources related to long-term care.
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23553 W. Fernhurst Drive, Katy, TX, 77494
2.8
(31 reviews)
"My mother entered care here on April 19, 2022. I have been extremely pleased thus far. Any issues are addressed quickly. She is on a feeding tube so can’t comment on the food or activities. Her roommate enjoys the food. The Director of Nursing, Stell..."
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25150 Lakecrest Manor Dr, Katy, TX, 77493
3.6
(11 reviews)
"My father has been at Sterling Oaks Rehabilitation for two weeks now. They're doing everything. They're taking care of him, they're feeding him, they're providing activities and they're giving him his medicines. His room is very nice and very clean. ..."
READ MORE1480 Katy Flewellen Road, Katy, TX, 77494
3.4
(13 reviews)
"The staff is good with updating you with whats going on and they take the best care of your loved one..."
READ MORE6001 George Bush Dr, Katy, TX, 77493
3.6
(10 reviews)
"I use to have a family there and it was a excellent care the staff care about those people like they own family i recommend this place to any of my friends and family ,if i have any concerns the administrator always help a 100% the business office ..."
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1222 Park West Green Dr, Katy, TX, 77493
3.5
(4 reviews)
"My brother is in Vibralife of Katy for rehab now, and I'm looking to see if they have assisted living, and if he meets the requirements. The staff is all very friendly, and they seem to take good care of their patients. The food is good. He has no co..."
READ MORE1525 Tull Drive, Katy, TX, 77449
2.3
(7 reviews)
"Dietary has improved substantially! The former dietary managers left a lot to be desired. The nursing staff for the most part are good. There needs to be in-services and directions from the powers that be on customer service and care. ..."
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21727 Provincial Boulevard, Katy, TX, 77450
2.1
(7 reviews)
"The nurse staffing, the CNAs, and everybody else was great with my father and our family. I have no complaints whatsoever, and I would definitely recommend Legend Oaks to anybody that needs a place for their parents. They are constantly attending to ..."
READ MORE2101 Greenhouse Road, Houston, TX, 77084
2.7
(30 reviews)
"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 about the food. She really like Friday fish day. Thanks..."
READ MOREPrivate-room nursing home care in Katy costs $7,635 per month, while the semiprivate room option averages $5,627.
Nursing home care in Katy costs around $600 more than the state average, but it’s cheaper than the United States median by over $2,100. The average costs for nursing home care in semiprivate accommodations were used for amount comparisons.
As part of Greater Houston, Katy is among the most expensive areas for nursing home care in the Texas Gulf Coast region. The Beaumont area is the most affordable option in the region, costing nearly $400 less than Katy and somewhat comparable to Austin in Central Texas. Victoria and Corpus Christi are both less expensive than Katy by approximately $100 to $300.
Katy
$5,627
Texas
$5,019
The United States
$7,756
Beaumont Area
$5,262
Victoria
$5,353
Corpus Christi
$5,519
Austin
$5,201
Seniors and their families can weigh the costs of different senior options based on the appropriate level of care needed. Nursing home care has a $2,000 difference between private and semiprivate accommodations, while home care and home health care have comparable costs at $4,290, based on a 44-hour weekly schedule. Assisted living at $4,750 is the second-most expensive option after nursing home care, but its costs cover accommodations, meals and 24-hour supervision. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,138, with its nonresidential setting and limited scope of care.
Home care
$4,290
Home health care
$4,290
Adult day health care
$1,138
Assisted living
$4,750
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,627
Nursing home (private room)
$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.
Because Katy is a tri-county area, the city is served by a large number of contracted senior service providers that support aging in place. The below free resources may offer assistance with long-term care arrangements, as well as alternative options to nursing home care.
| Contact | Service | Resource |
|---|---|---|
| (832) 393-4301 for HCAAA(713) 627-3200 for H-GAC AAA | The two Area Agencies on Aging that serve Katy’s 60+ seniors provide similar services, such as information and referrals, care coordination, in-home services, health and nutrition programs and caregiver support. Both AAAs also provide free Medicare benefits counseling under the Health, Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program and administer the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for residents of nursing homes and other senior care facilities. | |
| (855) 937-2372 | The Aging and Disability Resource Centers for Harris County and the Houston-Galveston area assist Katy seniors and their families in navigating programs and services that meet their long-term care needs. Referrals and options counseling services may be related to public and private benefits, housing, caregiver respite, senior transportation and nursing home transitions. Care Connection ADRC can also provide specialists who assist eligible veterans with the Veteran-Directed Care Program. | |
| (713) 533-4900 for Harris County(281) 633-7049 for Fort Bend and Waller Counties | In addition to providing home-delivered meals to eligible Katy seniors, Interfaith Ministries’ Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston also provides breakfast, weekend meals and aniMeals on Wheels pet food. Fort Bend Seniors delivers hot, frozen and emergency shelf-stable meals and may also offer case management and information/referral services to homebound seniors. | |
| (281) 391-9623 | Serving low-income Katy residents regardless of religious background or affiliation, KCM offers financial and food assistance and help obtaining Medicare, Medicaid, Harris County Gold Card and other benefits through its Health Benefits Access Program. | Katy Christian Ministries Social Services |
| (713) 874-6588 for Harris County(281) 202-6200 for Fort Bend County | The Senior Program of Catholic Charities Galveston-Houston provides comprehensive in-home assessments, health and welfare monitoring, community referrals and social enrichment opportunities to 60+ seniors in Katy who live alone or are alone most of the day. These services are performed by case managers, field specialists and licensed social work professionals. | Catholic Charities Senior Program |
Nursing Homes
Katy Daughter
5
Review of Brighton Senior Living of Katy
My mother entered care here on April 19, 2022. I have been extremely pleased thus far. Any issues are addressed quickly. She is on a feeding tube so can’t comment on the food or activities. Her...
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Melissa Roetzel
1
Review of Brighton Senior Living of Katy
DO NOT put your loved one here. My MIL was sent home after a 20 day rehab for a broken hip and she was wrapped in a bed diaper with bed sores. Her teeth were lost and we were told she would be...
Nursing Homes
Totally Disgusted With This Place
1
Review of Brighton Senior Living of Katy
Place is horrible made my mom eat puréed mush when she could eat solid food. Put her in Covid room when she was negative and had no symptoms. I wanted hot move her because the nurses were extremely...
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