10 Best Nursing Homes in Ponder, TX

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ponder 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 Ponder, 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 Ponder or another care type is right for you. Browse 497 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ponder.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Meacham, Fairway Bend and Meadows of Fossil Creek.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Aubrey, Pecan Acres and Newark.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ponder, TX

Cost of nursing homes in Ponder, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ponder is $5,434 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Argyle, TX with an average of $4,837 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ponder, TX, vs. nearby cities

Ponder, TX

$5,434/mo

DISH, TX

$6,043/mo

Justin, TX

$5,809/mo

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

Ponder, TX

$5,434/mo

Texas state

$5,002/mo

U.S. national average

$4,794/mo

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

Assisted Living

$5,243/mo

Memory Care

$5,567/mo

Independent Living

$4,522/mo

Nursing Homes

$5,434/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ponder, TX, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Ponder 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: Ponder, TX

Column state: Texas

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Ponder, TX	Texas	U.S.
Nursing Homes	$5,434/mo	$5,002/mo	$4,794/mo
Assisted Living	$5,243/mo	$4,820/mo	$4,558/mo
Memory Care	$5,567/mo	$5,002/mo	$4,794/mo
Independent Living	$4,522/mo	$4,318/mo	$4,017/mo

Nursing Homes

Ponder, TX:$5,434/mo

Texas:$5,002/mo

U.S.:$4,794/mo

Assisted Living

Ponder, TX:$5,243/mo

Texas:$4,820/mo

U.S.:$4,558/mo

Memory Care

Ponder, TX:$5,567/mo

Texas:$5,002/mo

U.S.:$4,794/mo

Independent Living

Ponder, TX:$4,522/mo

Texas:$4,318/mo

U.S.:$4,017/mo

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ponder

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ponder

Silverado Southlake

4.0

My dad is doing great, it was a little adjustment at first but going good now. We love the facility. It is bright and airy and there is more for them to do. They were my favorite when touring. I like that they can go outside and walk in the garden when he wants. They also have a mini golf course ...

The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0

This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...

Belmont Village Turtle Creek in Dallas, TX

5.0

The executive team is very responsive and very hands on. Easy to communicate with and get questions answered. The team is compassionate and understanding in regard to the magnitude of the transition for my parents.

Ponder nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponder nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponder, 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 Ponder 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 Ponder that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Ponder, TXNational

Full medication management

74.1%

2.8%

Doctor on call

59.5%

10.6%

24-Hour awake staff

85.1%

23.8%

Diabetic care

83%

24.3%

*Visiting health care professionals

77.3%

10.9%

Home care agency on-site

44.3%

Non-ambulatory care

84.2%

20.3%

Respite or short term stays

61.2%

7.5%

Hospice available on-site

68.7%

19.2%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ponder 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 Ponder Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Ponder, TXNational

Dementia behaviors care

71.6%

4.3%

Specialized memory care training for staff

52.9%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

62.1%

6.2%

Memory care only community

31%

1.4%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponder 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 Ponder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Ponder, TXNational

Nutritionist / dietician

31.3%

0.7%

Low / no sodium

60.3%

1.6%

No sugar

56%

1.6%

Vegetarian

50.6%

Pureed meals

22.7%

0.1%

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Availability of select dining options in Ponder 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 Ponder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Ponder, TXNational

Professional chef

45.7%

0.3%

Restaurant style dining

56.6%

0.5%

Room service

53.4%

0.5%

Anytime dining

32.2%

0.8%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponder 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 Ponder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Ponder, TXNational

Activity director

64.4%

0.5%

Pet-focused programs

43.4%

0.3%

Community service programs

40.8%

0.4%

Devotional activities on-site

70.7%

7.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

69.8%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

62.9%

7.2%

Piano or organ

56%

0.5%

Arts and crafts center

49.4%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

50.9%

0.4%

Clubs / games / karaoke

63.8%

0.4%

Live performances

67%

0.5%

Dances

43.4%

0.3%

Fitness center

29%

0.3%

Fitness classes

62.1%

0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon Memory Care - Allen, Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield and Avalon Memory Care - Keller are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ponder, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 497 nursing homes facilities near Ponder, Texas. See the full list.

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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ponder, TX

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