With an estimated population of 118,488, 15.6% of whom are over the age of 65, Sugar Land is the largest city in Fort Bend County. The city has low crime rates, and although its overall cost of living is around 14% above the U.S. median, Sugar Land’s healthcare costs are below both the state and national averages. Numerous top-tier healthcare facilities are nearby, including Houston Methodist Sugar Land which is ranked in the top 10 for the Houston area and the state of Texas. 

With nurses and certified caregivers on-site 24/7, Sugar Land’s nursing homes provide the widest range of specialized medical care outside its hospitals. Wound care, diabetes management, I.V. therapy and rehabilitative services such as speech and occupational therapy are commonly available. At $5,627 per month, the cost for nursing home care in Sugar Land is more than 12% above the statewide median. Seniors who don’t require 24-hour medical supervision should consider assisted living or home care to save money and retain more independence. 

This guide includes an overview of the costs of senior care in Sugar Land and resources that may help seniors secure financing for nursing home care. Programs that can help seniors delay the move to a nursing home are mentioned as well. 

Directory of Nursing Homes in Sugar Land, TX

The Crescent

11353 Sugar Park Lane, Sugar Land, TX, 77478

After her cancer surgery, ICU stay, hospital, and Rehab, I was desperate in finding a nice, professional dwelling place for Mom as she would need special care and attention. "The Crescent" was recomme … (read more)
After her cancer surgery, ICU stay, hospital, and Rehab, I was desperate in finding a nice, professional dwelling place for Mom as she would need special care and attention. "The Crescent" was recomme … (read more)

Healthsouth Sugarland

1325 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX, 77478

I’ve been in rehab at HealthSouth Sugar Land. Very positive atmosphere and everyone was very friendly. All rooms were private, and I had their largest room. I just accidentally stumbled into it, but i … (read more)
I’ve been in rehab at HealthSouth Sugar Land. Very positive atmosphere and everyone was very friendly. All rooms were private, and I had their largest room. I just accidentally stumbled into it, but i … (read more)

The Medical Resort At Sugar Land

1803 Wescott Avenue, Sugar Land, TX, 77479

Unprofessional, uncourteous staff, incompetent care team
Unprofessional, uncourteous staff, incompetent care team

Sugar Land Health Care Center

333 MATLAGE WAY, Sugar Land, TX, 77478

I visited and toured the facility in preparation for a family member. My Aunt will soon be needing around the clock care. This facility was suggested to me by a close friend. His Mother was a resid … (read more)
I visited and toured the facility in preparation for a family member. My Aunt will soon be needing around the clock care. This facility was suggested to me by a close friend. His Mother was a resid … (read more)

Treemont Health Care Center

2501 Westerland Drive, Houston, TX, 77063

My father moved from Austin to Treemont Health Care Center a little over a year ago in order to be closer to family after living alone and experiencing health issues. My sisters and I knew it would b … (read more)
My father moved from Austin to Treemont Health Care Center a little over a year ago in order to be closer to family after living alone and experiencing health issues. My sisters and I knew it would b … (read more)

Capstone Healthcare Estates on Orem

3730 W Orem Drive, Houston, TX, 77045

I liked that Capstone Healthcare Estates on Orem was a secure facility. You had to wear masks going in. Immediately when you came in, there was a receptionist and then you had to go to this device tha … (read more)
I liked that Capstone Healthcare Estates on Orem was a secure facility. You had to wear masks going in. Immediately when you came in, there was a receptionist and then you had to go to this device tha … (read more)

Treemont Retirement Community

2501 Westerland Drive, Houston, TX, 77063

My husband is in Treemont right now. He is in the skilled nursing, and it is close to my home. It is the best choice for me to be able to go to him. I think the nurses are better than the others. Also … (read more)
My husband is in Treemont right now. He is in the skilled nursing, and it is close to my home. It is the best choice for me to be able to go to him. I think the nurses are better than the others. Also … (read more)

Brookdale Galleria

2929 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, TX, 77056

Hoping you see this, you guys cannot get my food order right at all and no fresh fruit like asked and why all the peppers? Please double check my order and seriously the candied pecan egg salad you gu … (read more)
Hoping you see this, you guys cannot get my food order right at all and no fresh fruit like asked and why all the peppers? Please double check my order and seriously the candied pecan egg salad you gu … (read more)

The Buckingham

8580 Woodway, Houston, TX, 77063

My husband is at The Buckingham. I think they are trying; his case is difficult. On Monday I’m going to a meeting with the team and we’re going to review how it’s been going and what’s the care ahead. … (read more)
My husband is at The Buckingham. I think they are trying; his case is difficult. On Monday I’m going to a meeting with the team and we’re going to review how it’s been going and what’s the care ahead. … (read more)

Fort Bend Healthcare Center

3010 BAMORE, Rosenberg, TX, 77471

My loved one has been a happy resident at Fort Bend Health Care Center since 2019. The staff and management go the extra mile to make residents feel safe, cared for, and engaged with the daily activ … (read more)
My loved one has been a happy resident at Fort Bend Health Care Center since 2019. The staff and management go the extra mile to make residents feel safe, cared for, and engaged with the daily activ … (read more)

Holly Hall Retirement Community

2000 Holly Hall Street, Houston, TX, 77054

Holly Hall Retirement Community was a nice facility. The people that work there were friendly. It was clean. When I walked through the door, there was no smell of urine or anything. The room was nice … (read more)
Holly Hall Retirement Community was a nice facility. The people that work there were friendly. It was clean. When I walked through the door, there was no smell of urine or anything. The room was nice … (read more)

Brighton Senior Living of Katy

23553 W. Fernhurst Drive, Katy, TX, 77494

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 room … (read more)
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 room … (read more)

Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor

4141 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX, 77025


Victory Home Health

9950 Westpark Dr # 426, , Houston, TX, 77063

Victory Home Health serviced me the after surgery, I am not elderly, but I had an extensive surgery. The services that they had were I have somebody to come in that helped me and assisted me from the … (read more)
Victory Home Health serviced me the after surgery, I am not elderly, but I had an extensive surgery. The services that they had were I have somebody to come in that helped me and assisted me from the … (read more)

The Colonnades at Reflection Bay

12001 SHADOW CREEK PARKWAY, Pearland, TX, 77584

The rooms are clean but dated. Was hare for 14 day, post surgery rehab. Food : tasteless, sparce, in many cases inedible. Staff: As usual with facilities like this there were good and bad. Most of the … (read more)
The rooms are clean but dated. Was hare for 14 day, post surgery rehab. Food : tasteless, sparce, in many cases inedible. Staff: As usual with facilities like this there were good and bad. Most of the … (read more)

The Concierge

2310 South Eldridge Parkway, Houston, TX, 77077

My mom was a resident of The Concierge in Houston. The facility was nice. I just had an issue with the CNAs not knowing their roles and responsibilities. I had to report them twice, on two separate oc … (read more)
My mom was a resident of The Concierge in Houston. The facility was nice. I just had an issue with the CNAs not knowing their roles and responsibilities. I had to report them twice, on two separate oc … (read more)

Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services, Inc

6200 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77074

Long overdue review, but this should be said. After Hurricane Harvey blew through the city, leaving destruction in its wake, Seven Acres added to the stress and confusion of the aftermath with the fol … (read more)
Long overdue review, but this should be said. After Hurricane Harvey blew through the city, leaving destruction in its wake, Seven Acres added to the stress and confusion of the aftermath with the fol … (read more)

Solera at West Houston

2101 Greenhouse Road, Houston, TX, 77084

This is an absolutely terrible place! My mother recently spent two weeks at this facility after a fall for rehab. The staff in general was very rude and spent more time on personal phone calls than th … (read more)
This is an absolutely terrible place! My mother recently spent two weeks at this facility after a fall for rehab. The staff in general was very rude and spent more time on personal phone calls than th … (read more)

Memorial City Health and Rehabilitation Center

1341 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX, 77055

My friend is at Memorial City Health and Rehabilitation Center, and I rate them a one. Food is delivered cold. The social workers and administration communicate with each other, but they do not commun … (read more)
My friend is at Memorial City Health and Rehabilitation Center, and I rate them a one. Food is delivered cold. The social workers and administration communicate with each other, but they do not commun … (read more)

West Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation

3625 GREEN CREST, Houston, TX, 77082

West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation have a very nice environment. It’s a nursing home but it seems very homey and very welcoming. The staff is really nice and very caring. It’s super clean and they d … (read more)
West Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation have a very nice environment. It’s a nursing home but it seems very homey and very welcoming. The staff is really nice and very caring. It’s super clean and they d … (read more)

Nursing Home Costs in Sugar Land, TX

The median cost for a semiprivate room in a Sugar Land nursing home is $5,627 per month. Private rooms average $7,635 per month. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Compared to the $7,756 median rate seniors pay nationwide, Sugar Land and the cities nearby are quite affordable for nursing home care, although all have median costs above the statewide average of $5,019. Seniors in Sugar Land pay $5,627 or $365 more than those in Beaumont and College Station, which have the same median cost of $5,262 for nursing home care. With an average cost of $5,353, Victoria has the closest rate to Sugar Land’s, while Austin is the most affordable nearby city with an average monthly rate of $5,201.

$5627

Sugar Land

$5019

Texas

$7756

United States

$5262

Beaumont

$5262

College Station

$5353

Victoria

$5201

Austin

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Sugar Land, the average costs of home care and home health care are the same at $4,290 a month, which is equivalent to more than three months of adult day health care, the city’s most affordable type of senior care at $1,138. Assisted living’s $4,750 monthly average places it in the middle of the senior care cost range, while nursing home care is the most costly at $5,627 for a semiprivate and $7,635 for a private room. 

$4290

Home care

$4290

Home health care

$1138

Adult day health care

$4750

Assisted living

$5627

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$7635

Nursing home (private room)

Note: Data for Sugar Land was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Houston, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land, TX

Sugar Land seniors can use the following resources to obtain help paying for nursing home care, delay admission to a nursing home with at-home services or receive assistance resolving issues at nursing facilities. 

Resource

Contact

Description

(800) 437-7396

The Houston-Galveston AAA administers a range of programs and services for older residents of Fort Bend County. Home modifications, medical equipment, personal care and homemaking services may help seniors continue to live independently at their own home and delay transitioning into a nursing facility, while the Medicare Benefits Counseling team can help seniors apply for long-term care insurance and submit appeals for denials. Through its partnership with various legal assistance organizations, volunteers at the Houston-Galveston AAA can also help with Medicaid long-term care eligibility. 

(800) 252-2412

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman provides free and confidential assistance to seniors and their family members for matters involving long term care facilities. From helping families learn the best way to select a nursing home to stepping in to resolve complaints about a resident's quality of care or billing disputes, Ombudsmen are dedicated to upholding the rights and ensuring the well-being of seniors in the state's long-term care facilities. 

(281) 633-7049

Through the Meals on Wheels program, Sugar Land seniors can receive nutritious, hot meals delivered directly to their residence daily or weekly. To qualify, seniors must be homebound and at least 60 years of age. The program is operated by volunteers, and services are provided to seniors regardless of their income. 

(281) 342-8651

Seniors seeking government assistance to pay for long-term care can submit an application to the Texas Health and Human Services Department. Workers at the local office in Rosenberg can explain the available programs, their benefits and eligibility guidelines and update seniors on their application status. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sugar Land a safe place to live?

The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Sugar Land is 190, which is below the national average of 323.

What is the traffic like in Sugar Land?

There is heavy traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 4.

How much is housing in Sugar Land?

At $1,811, the average cost of housing in Sugar Land is above the nationwide average of $1,442

Does Sugar Land have a good job market?

Sugar Land offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.43.

Is Sugar Land an accessible place to live without a vehicle?

In Sugar Land, 66.8% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is below the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 0 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.

Does Sugar Land have good health care options?

Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 74.7% in Sugar Land – this is higher the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 79 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is less the national average of 82.

Is Sugar Land a good place to retire?

According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Sugar Land ranked in the bottom of the pack. It’s overall rank was 223rd, and it scored the best in Quality Of Life, while it’s lowest score was for Transportation.

Does Sugar Land have fun activities for retirees?

In Sugar Land, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.