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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shelby, TX

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shelby 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby or another care type is right for you. Browse 32 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shelby.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Buckhorn, Sauney Stand and Chappell Hill.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shelby, TX

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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.
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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: 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 College Place Inc.
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 Willow
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 Willow River Farms (The Center Houston)
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Shelby, TX

The average cost of senior living in Shelby is $4,677 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Schulenburg, TX with an average of $3,827 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby, TX vs. nearby cities

Shelby, TX
$4,677/mo
$4,528/mo
$4,903/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby, TX vs. the state and national average

Shelby, TX
$4,677/mo
$4,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shelby vs. other types of senior living

$4,677/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,677/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shelby, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$5,100/mo
Studio
$4,723/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,627/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,047/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,150/mo

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 Shelby

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shelby

Bluebonnet Court in College Station, TX

5.0
My Mother was evacuated from Kingwood to Bluebonnet Court after Hurricane Beryl hit the Houston area, and from the minute she arrived, it was an absolute fantastic experience. They treated Mom as if she was a permanent resident, and after only a three week stay, she cried for half of the drive ...
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Carriage Inn at Bryan

3.9
I enjoy it here. Staff is friendly and helpful. When one is down, people pick you up. People are friendly. Sometimes food is too good - I am getting fat. I would like more trips out in real world, not just Walmart.

WoodCreek Bend Memory Care in Katy, TX

4.4
Overall, it's been a good experience. It's been a transition because this is the first time my mom was put into a facility. Nothing is perfect but for what the facility provides it's a good value. The affordability stood out. My mom is on a very limited income and no other facilities came close ...
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Shelby nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby, 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 Shelby 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 Shelby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelby, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby 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 Shelby Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby 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 Shelby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby 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 Shelby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
21.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby 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 Shelby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shelby, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Broadmoor Court, Isle at Watercrest Bryan and The Waterford at College Station are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shelby, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 32 nursing homes facilities near Shelby, Texas. See the full list.

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