10 Best Nursing Homes in Shepherd, TX

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Texas is $4,898, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Shepherd area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Shepherd, TX

Cost of nursing homes in Shepherd, TX

The average cost of senior living in Texas is $4,898 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Texas vs. 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 state: Texas

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Texas	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$4,898/mo	$5,847/mo	16.2% below national median
Assisted Living	$4,569/mo	$5,830/mo	21.6% below national median
Memory Care	$6,223/mo	$6,999/mo	11.1% below national median
Independent Living	$3,090/mo	$3,520/mo	12.2% below national median

Nursing Homes

Texas:$4,898/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:16.2% below national median

Assisted Living

Texas:$4,569/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:21.6% below national median

Memory Care

Texas:$6,223/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:11.1% below national median

Independent Living

Texas:$3,090/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:12.2% below national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shepherd

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shepherd

Avalon Memory Care - Cypress Creek in Houston, TX

5.0

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The facility was clean and tidy. The staff called and kept me informed. The meals were simple and tasty. Move in was a breeze. I would highly recommend this facility.

The Bradford Memory Care in Humble, TX

5.0

Have already recommended to a friend and he moved his family member to the Bradford. Staff is great and they really work at engaging residents.

The Auberge at The Woodlands

5.0

The Auberge at the Woodlands is wonderful! I am so very pleased with the staff and the care they are providing for my mother. Everyone works together as a team to make the facility the best it can be and it shows! I can not say enough about the administrative staff, nurses, caretakers, and ...

Shepherd nursing homes services and amenities

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

Shepherd, TXNational

Full medication management

4.2%

1.1%

Doctor on call

9.6%

4.6%

24-Hour awake staff

12.8%

14.6%

Diabetic care

7.5%

15.6%

*Visiting health care professionals

9.6%

4.7%

Non-ambulatory care

10.4%

13.1%

Respite or short term stays

3.5%

Hospice available on-site

7.3%

9.6%

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

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

Shepherd, TXNational

Dementia behaviors care

4.8%

1.9%

Secured community and/or wander guard

3.7%

2.8%

Memory care only community

2.4%

0.6%

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

Shepherd, TXNational

Low / no sodium

1.8%

0.6%

No sugar

1.8%

0.6%

Vegetarian

3.1%

1.7%

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

Shepherd, TXNational

Anytime dining

0.6%

0.3%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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

Shepherd, TXNational

Devotional activities on-site

4.3%

3.2%

Outings / off-site activities

5.5%

3.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Landing at Woodland Lakes, Worthington Manor and The Wellington at Conroe are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shepherd, Texas. See full list of communities.

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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shepherd, TX

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