Nursing Homes Near Killeen, TX

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. 

Directory of Nursing Homes in Killeen, TX

Killeen Nursing and Rehabilitation

5000 Thayer Dr, Killeen, TX, 76549

1 review

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 the … (read more)

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 they were all very professional. I can be at peace knowing that my mother is in good hands, and I am very close to her so I can visit her regularly. They also are very conscious about COVID. They are making sure that their staff is tested regularly and people coming in to visit must wear a mask. They have their hand sanitation stations. They also make sure that I just go in to speak with my mom only, not just wander around the place. They have a special kind of mask that we must wear (the medical one), and so we can’t just wear any type of mask to protect those residents and people that are there. The food smells delicious to me, and most of the time my mother is eating it all. She has balanced meals with protein foods like meat, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, and always something to drink. In the front lobby, they have a piano and one of the residents was playing it. I thought it first was another person that they had hired to come in for entertainment because it was just so beautiful. They also have an activity area, a television, and games; some of the residents may not be able to play them all. They also have physical therapy, and the gym is really beautiful and really nice with enough equipment to use. My mother is on Medicaid, so I really wouldn’t know how much we pay. As far as how they’ve handled the business of getting her admitted, they’ve been very helpful in getting things I need done (even faxing to the Social Security office a form that my mother needed to have signed by one of the doctors). They’ve been very kind and very helpful with all of these. (read less)

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 the … (read more)

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 they were all very professional. I can be at peace knowing that my mother is in good hands, and I am very close to her so I can visit her regularly. They also are very conscious about COVID. They are making sure that their staff is tested regularly and people coming in to visit must wear a mask. They have their hand sanitation stations. They also make sure that I just go in to speak with my mom only, not just wander around the place. They have a special kind of mask that we must wear (the medical one), and so we can’t just wear any type of mask to protect those residents and people that are there. The food smells delicious to me, and most of the time my mother is eating it all. She has balanced meals with protein foods like meat, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, and always something to drink. In the front lobby, they have a piano and one of the residents was playing it. I thought it first was another person that they had hired to come in for entertainment because it was just so beautiful. They also have an activity area, a television, and games; some of the residents may not be able to play them all. They also have physical therapy, and the gym is really beautiful and really nice with enough equipment to use. My mother is on Medicaid, so I really wouldn’t know how much we pay. As far as how they’ve handled the business of getting her admitted, they’ve been very helpful in getting things I need done (even faxing to the Social Security office a form that my mother needed to have signed by one of the doctors). They’ve been very kind and very helpful with all of these. (read less)

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The Rosewood

5700 E Central, Killeen, TX, 76543

7 reviews

I found The Rosewood for my mother. She is not in there yet. They’re very kind about getting back with me. It was an open layout. I visited it three times, but I just showed up so it wasn’t like a pla … (read more)

I found The Rosewood for my mother. She is not in there yet. They’re very kind about getting back with me. It was an open layout. I visited it three times, but I just showed up so it wasn’t like a planned visit, so that impressed me. There were different people on staff each time I showed up. The staff members were very attentive, very professional, and caring with the residents. It’s an older building, so I think it could use some renovation. (read less)

I found The Rosewood for my mother. She is not in there yet. They’re very kind about getting back with me. It was an open layout. I visited it three times, but I just showed up so it wasn’t like a pla … (read more)

I found The Rosewood for my mother. She is not in there yet. They’re very kind about getting back with me. It was an open layout. I visited it three times, but I just showed up so it wasn’t like a planned visit, so that impressed me. There were different people on staff each time I showed up. The staff members were very attentive, very professional, and caring with the residents. It’s an older building, so I think it could use some renovation. (read less)

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Indian Oaks Living Center

415 INDIAN OAKS DR, Harker Heights, TX, 76548

13 reviews

If you have a loved one in need of this type of care, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. My mother suffered a fall at home that required rehabilitation post-hospital. When looking for a facility, w … (read more)

If you have a loved one in need of this type of care, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. My mother suffered a fall at home that required rehabilitation post-hospital. When looking for a facility, we wanted one that would offer physical therapy so she could become more stable on her feet. When Indian Oaks was contacted, we were assured she would receive PT 5 days a week for short intervals, regular meals and general hygienic assistance. We were asked to deliver a few changes of clothes clearly labeled with her name, so the laundry could be done as well. In short- none of these things were adequately provided. When we asked the facility for detailed records of her therapies, our request was ignored, as were our calls after a time. She had a cast on her arm- the times my my sister visited her, she was unable to eat the food because she didn’t have the dexterity to cut it. My mother declined severely during her stay, and was unable to stand or walk on her own when we pulled her from Indian Oaks. Her clothes, delivered as requested, were never seen again. When she was released, she was wearing someone else’s clothes. What follows is the most upsetting and disturbing part: When we picked her up, a nurse was with her. She was in a wheelchair. Before she got in the car, my mother told the nurse she had to go to the bathroom. I heard the nurse tell her, "You just went, and you have a dry diaper." The nurse then lifted my mother from the chair and, as she was being forced to stand, mom urinated on herself. The nurse responded, "Well, it was dry." Then put my mother in the front seat of the car and walked away. This seems a clear indication of the quality of care this facility affords…. if you are considering Indian Oaks for care, take my advice and keep looking. (read less)

If you have a loved one in need of this type of care, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. My mother suffered a fall at home that required rehabilitation post-hospital. When looking for a facility, w … (read more)

If you have a loved one in need of this type of care, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. My mother suffered a fall at home that required rehabilitation post-hospital. When looking for a facility, we wanted one that would offer physical therapy so she could become more stable on her feet. When Indian Oaks was contacted, we were assured she would receive PT 5 days a week for short intervals, regular meals and general hygienic assistance. We were asked to deliver a few changes of clothes clearly labeled with her name, so the laundry could be done as well. In short- none of these things were adequately provided. When we asked the facility for detailed records of her therapies, our request was ignored, as were our calls after a time. She had a cast on her arm- the times my my sister visited her, she was unable to eat the food because she didn’t have the dexterity to cut it. My mother declined severely during her stay, and was unable to stand or walk on her own when we pulled her from Indian Oaks. Her clothes, delivered as requested, were never seen again. When she was released, she was wearing someone else’s clothes. What follows is the most upsetting and disturbing part: When we picked her up, a nurse was with her. She was in a wheelchair. Before she got in the car, my mother told the nurse she had to go to the bathroom. I heard the nurse tell her, "You just went, and you have a dry diaper." The nurse then lifted my mother from the chair and, as she was being forced to stand, mom urinated on herself. The nurse responded, "Well, it was dry." Then put my mother in the front seat of the car and walked away. This seems a clear indication of the quality of care this facility affords…. if you are considering Indian Oaks for care, take my advice and keep looking. (read less)

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Nursing Home Costs in Killeen, TX

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Killeen is $5,191 for a semiprivate room and $6,753 for a private room. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

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).

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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. 

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Killeen, TX

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.

• Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
• Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
• Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Killeen, TX

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.