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
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5000 Thayer Dr, Killeen, TX, 76549
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
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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.
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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.
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5700 E Central, Killeen, TX, 76543
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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415 INDIAN OAKS DR, Harker Heights, TX, 76548
This place is horrible! My father came here for rehabilitation. The first day when he arrived from Temple by EMS they had no room for him. Thes staff and ems scrambled around to make a a bed for him t
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This place is horrible! My father came here for rehabilitation. The first day when he arrived from Temple by EMS they had no room for him. Thes staff and ems scrambled around to make a a bed for him that had been previously used for storage, no t.v. I had to demand my Dad be moved to another room where he can at least watch TV which took 2 days. He was not being changed regularly and was not given his medications daily as prescribed. A Dr. Never once visited us and my Mom and I would be there everyday 6 to 8 hours. My Dad was not getting better and sadly passed away in a very short time after his arrival. This place didn’t even send condolences to my Mother. Please find a different place if you need more intensive care.
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This place is horrible! My father came here for rehabilitation. The first day when he arrived from Temple by EMS they had no room for him. Thes staff and ems scrambled around to make a a bed for him t
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This place is horrible! My father came here for rehabilitation. The first day when he arrived from Temple by EMS they had no room for him. Thes staff and ems scrambled around to make a a bed for him that had been previously used for storage, no t.v. I had to demand my Dad be moved to another room where he can at least watch TV which took 2 days. He was not being changed regularly and was not given his medications daily as prescribed. A Dr. Never once visited us and my Mom and I would be there everyday 6 to 8 hours. My Dad was not getting better and sadly passed away in a very short time after his arrival. This place didn’t even send condolences to my Mother. Please find a different place if you need more intensive care.
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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.
Nursing home care semiprivate room
Nursing home care 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.
| 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. |
