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10 Best Nursing Homes in Harker Heights, TX

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights, 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 Harker Heights or another care type is right for you. Browse 168 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Harker Heights.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Andice, Mahomet and Jarrell.
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zipAverageCost: $4,976

Nursing Homes Facilities near Harker Heights, TX

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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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 Harker Heights, TX

The average cost of senior living in Harker Heights is $4,976 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Little River-Academy, TX with an average of $4,033 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Harker Heights, TX, vs. nearby cities

Harker Heights, TX
$4,976/mo
$4,969/mo

Nursing homes costs in Harker Heights, TX, vs. state and national averages

Harker Heights, TX
$4,976/mo
$5,002/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Harker Heights, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,935/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,976/mo

Nursing homes costs in Harker Heights, TX, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Harker Heights 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: Harker Heights, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarker Heights, TXTexasU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,976/mo$5,002/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,814/mo$4,820/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,935/mo$5,002/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,869/mo$4,318/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Harker Heights, TX:$4,976/mo
Texas:$5,002/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Harker Heights, TX:$4,814/mo
Texas:$4,820/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Harker Heights, TX:$4,935/mo
Texas:$5,002/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Harker Heights, TX:$3,869/mo
Texas:$4,318/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Harker Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Harker Heights

Autumn Leaves of Georgetown

5.0
5 stars for all! The staff are super nice and caring. Only one negative would be that I think they need someone to man the door, sometimes it takes a while for them to let me in when I ring the doorbell. Sometimes I have to ring several times. If staff is busy I understand the patient care ...
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Sundara Senior Living in Round Rock, TX

5.0
My father joined the Sundara community a week ago. He is very happy there. He told my sister that they they treat him like royalty. It is a loving community where he gets the best care possible. The staff goes out of their way to ensure he has everything he needs to be well cared for both ...
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The Blake at Waco

5.0
Our experience at The Blake at Waco has been absolutely fabulous. They have done a wonderful job with my mother. The thing that sticks out most to me is the staff , they are just so caring. The room sizes are wonderful, my mother is in memory care and she has a very large room and bathroom. The ...
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Harker Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harker Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harker Heights, 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 Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Harker Heights, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Harker Heights, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harker Heights, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harker Heights, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harker Heights, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stoney Brook of Belton, Avalon Memory Care - Cedar Park and Cedar Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Harker Heights, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 168 nursing homes facilities near Harker Heights, Texas. See the full list.
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