Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Texas (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Texas, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
- 1
Bayou Manor
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 17 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 2
C C Young Memorial Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 18 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 3
Country View Living
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 38 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 4
Hendrick Skilled Nursing FacilityInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 9 hr 39 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 5
Laredo Medical CenterInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 16 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 6
Mrc the Crossings
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 21 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 7
Sagecrest Alzheimers Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 44 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 8
The Methodist Hospital SNFInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 10 hr 51 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 9
Trinity Terrace
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 07 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 10
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital SkilInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 8 hr 31 min a day with each resident (Texas average 3 hr 23 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in Texas
- Anderson County
- Angelina County
- Atascosa County
- Bastrop County
- Bell County
- Bexar County
- Bowie County
- Brazoria County
- Brazos County
- Brown County
- Burnet County
- Caldwell County
- Cameron County
- Cass County
- Cherokee County
- Collin County
- Colorado County
- Comal County
- Comanche County
- Cooke County
- Coryell County
- Dallas County
- De Witt County
- Denton County
- Eastland County
- Ector County
- El Paso County
- Ellis County
- Erath County
- Fannin County
- Fayette County
- Fort Bend County
- Freestone County
- Galveston County
- Gillespie County
- Gray County
- Grayson County
- Gregg County
- Guadalupe County
- Hamilton County
- Hardin County
- Harris County
- Harrison County
- Hays County
- Henderson County
- Hidalgo County
- Hill County
- Hood County
- Hopkins County
- Houston County
- Hunt County
- Jasper County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Karnes County
- Kaufman County
- Kendall County
- Kerr County
- Lamar County
- Lamb County
- Lampasas County
- Lavaca County
- Liberty County
- Limestone County
- Lubbock County
- Matagorda County
- Maverick County
- Mc Lennan County
- Medina County
- Midland County
- Milam County
- Montgomery County
- Nacogdoches County
- Navarro County
- Nueces County
- Orange County
- Panola County
- Parker County
- Polk County
- Potter County
- Robertson County
- Rockwall County
- San Augustine County
- Smith County
- Tarrant County
- Taylor County
- Tom Green County
- Travis County
- Val Verde County
- Van Zandt County
- Victoria County
- Walker County
- Webb County
- Wichita County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Wise County
- Wood County
About nursing homes in Texas
What is the best-rated nursing home in Texas?
By Medicare’s ratings, Bayou Manor ranks first in Texas, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Texas?
1,030 homes in Texas qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Texas, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data