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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gunter, TX

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Gunter is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gunter, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gunter is about $4,853, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 58 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gunter, TX

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I feel it's a little pricey but it is a very nice Christian environment, which was a must, and she is happy. The Apts have more storage than any others we looked at. The food is good. Everyone is super...
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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This is a very nice place. The food is very good and the caregivers are very nice. I haven’t seen any activities other than watching tv and that concerns me a bit. They don’t seem to have much for my...
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.
Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care is an assisted living community located in the residential community of Sherman, Texas. Located just a few minutes from area shops and restaurants, as well as medical facilities and religious organizations, our community offers a close proximity to...
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Preston Place has been very good for Dad. Staff is very caring and thoughtful. Facility is always clean. The Activities Director is a particular gem. I hope that Dad continues to live in this marvelous...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
At Preston Place, our senior living community is dedicated to building caring, personal relationships with both residents and their families. We create individualized care plans to address each resident's unique needs, with a full-time registered nurse available around the clock for clinical...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
For over 60 years, Hilltop Haven has been a PROVEN AND TRUSTED NAME IN SKILLED NURSING AND RETIREMENT LIVING. Hilltop Haven and Howard Apartments are members of the Christian Care Centers family of senior living communities, currently serving more residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and...
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My family always feels welcome when we visit. They always have positive attitudes when speaking about my mom. She is always clean and has clean clothes. They go over her medications periodically. I am...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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 Gunter, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gunter is $4,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Southmayd, TX with an average of $3,802 per month.

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

Gunter, TX
$4,853/mo
$4,708/mo

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

Gunter, TX
$4,853/mo
$5,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,994/mo

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

$5,468/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,853/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,200/mo
Studio
$3,878/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,040/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,580/mo

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gunter

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gunter

The Ivy of McKinney

4.9
We chose The Ivy at McKinney because the food served is more like my moms home cooking and she fit in well with the crowd here. The value for the money is excellent especially for everything we get. Every apartment has their own washer and dryer which has been a big plus and the staff will come ...
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Village on the Park Stonebridge Ranch in McKinney, TX

4.6
The cleanliness of the community is great as well as all the staff members they are very friendly. The nursing director is excellent. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Anthology of Stonebridge Ranch to other families.

Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care in Sherman, TX

4.9
My husband has been in the memory care unit at Traditions for three months. I haven't one complaint about his treatment by staff, cleanliness of the facility, food, or activities. The staff is beyond kind. The residents are treated like family. It is a tremendous relief knowing he is in the best ...
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Gunter nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gunter nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gunter, 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 Gunter 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 Gunter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gunter, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gunter 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 Gunter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gunter, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gunter 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 Gunter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gunter, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gunter 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 Gunter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gunter, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gunter 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 Gunter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gunter, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Gunter, Texas. See the full list.

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