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Nursing homes and assisted living in Houston, Texas

Our directory lists 240 places to live with care in Houston, Texas: 60 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 180 assisted living communities. 53 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 17 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. Most are in Harris County.

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See only the 53 that accept Medicaid in Houston

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Houston?
Our directory lists 240 in Houston, Texas: 60 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 180 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Houston?
53 of the 60 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Houston?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Texas is $185 a day for a semi-private room (about $5,627 a month), and assisted living is $5,666 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Texas.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Houston?
No place in Houston has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Texas: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Texas.

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