Nursing homes in Galveston, TX that take Medicare & Medicaid

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2 nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) in Galveston are certified by Medicare or Medicaid, with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars (Texas: 2.8). The highest rated is The Meridian. 2 accept Medicaid.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check each home's latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

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Nurse hours: the bar is the home; the tick is the Texas median (3.30 hours).

Nursing homes near Galveston

• The Phoenix Post-Acute · Texas City · 3 stars · 10 mi · Medicaid
• Harbor Point Skilled Nursing · Texas City · 4 stars · 11 mi · Medicaid
• The Shoal · Texas City · 3 stars · 12 mi · Medicaid
• Seabreeze Nursing and Rehabilitation · Texas City · 1 stars · 13 mi · Medicaid
• Bayou Pines Care Center · La Marque · 2 stars · 13 mi · Medicaid
• The Lakes at Texas City · Texas City · 2 stars · 13 mi · Medicaid
• The Heights of League City · League City · 1 stars · 22 mi · Medicaid
• MRC the Crossings · League City · 5 stars · 23 mi · Medicaid
• Baywind Village Skilled Nursing & Rehab · League City · 5 stars · 23 mi · Medicaid

Questions about nursing homes in Galveston

Which nursing homes in Galveston accept Medicaid?

2 of 2 are certified for Medicaid, according to CMS, including The Meridian, Galveston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Certification doesn't mean a Medicaid bed is open; call and ask, including whether they accept residents whose Medicaid application is pending.

Which accept Medicare for short-term rehab?

2 of 2 are Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities. The best CMS short-stay quality ratings are at The Meridian (2 of 5).

What is the highest-rated nursing home in Galveston?

The Meridian has the highest CMS overall rating in Galveston (4 of 5). Ratings are from October 2026.

How do Galveston nursing homes compare with the rest of Texas?

Their average CMS rating is 2.5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.8. 1 of 2 were fined by CMS in the last three years.

How many nursing homes in Galveston have no CMS fines?

1 of 2 nursing homes in Galveston has no CMS fines in the last three years, according to CMS.

How much does a nursing home cost in Galveston?

CMS doesn't publish prices, so ask each home for its daily rate. Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay, with daily coinsurance from day 21; Medicaid pays for long-term care for people who meet Texas's income and asset rules.

Nursing homes in nearby cities

• Texas City (5)
• La Marque (1)
• League City (3)
• Webster (3)
• Alvin (2)
• Friendswood (1)
• La Porte (2)
• Pasadena (8)
• Mont Belvieu (1)
• Baytown (5)

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, October 2026. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data.