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10 Best Nursing Homes in Houston County, TX

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Houston County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Houston County, TX may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Houston County or another care type is right for you. Browse 69 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Houston County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Slocum, Weeping Mary and Mound City.
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zipAverageCost: $3,593

Nursing Homes Facilities near Houston County, TX

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Last Updated: 12/6/25
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Focused Care at Huntsville
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Trinity Assisted Living Of Jacksonville
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Arbor Assisted Living and Memory Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of nursing homes in Houston County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Houston County is $3,593 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crockett, TX with an average of $3,489 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Houston County, TX, vs. nearby counties

Houston County, TX
$3,593/mo
$3,489/mo
$3,579/mo

Nursing homes costs in Houston County, TX, vs. state and national averages

Houston County, TX
$3,593/mo
$5,003/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Houston County, TX, vs. other senior living options

$3,638/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,593/mo

Nursing homes costs in Houston County, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,550/mo
Studio
$3,745/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,338/mo

Senior living costs in Houston County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Houston County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHouston County, TXTexasU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,593/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,638/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,638/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,519/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Houston County, TX:$3,593/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Houston County, TX:$3,638/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Houston County, TX:$3,638/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Houston County, TX:$3,519/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Houston County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Houston County

Pine Ridge Health Care Llp in Livingston, TX

5.0
I have to say I have no complaints. The nurses and staff have been really wonderful to me. Everyone has been very nice and caring. They met all my needs in a timely manor and everything was clean and smelled good. The therapy has been helping me a great deal. Overall I would stay here again ...
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Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in Palestine, TX

4.0
The price, location, cleanliness, services offered and people are why we chose it. I would recommend to a friend but tell them to stay involved, visit frequently and keep close tabs on everything.Friendly staff and residents for the most part and a lot of activities and services available.

Angelina House in Jacksonville, TX

4.6
I found it to be comfortable. Activities were provided. The home is being upgraded and looking very inviting. My room was very large with a kitchenette and bathroom. House keeping comes weekly. Both shifts put residents on the top of their to do list. They are always available to make your stay ...
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Houston County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houston County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houston County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Houston County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Houston County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Houston County, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Houston County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Houston County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Houston County, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Houston County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Houston County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houston County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Houston County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Houston County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houston County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houston County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Houston County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Houston County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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