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Temple, TX · 23 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Temple's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Killeen, Texas
Every licensed senior community in the Killeen-Temple, TX area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
2.4★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Killeen
Local Killeen-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Killeen prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,930/mo median
typical range $3,940–$6,160
Memory Care
$6,270/mo median
typical range $5,020–$7,840
Skilled Nursing
$5,900/mo median
typical range $4,880–$7,320
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,930/mo median
typical range $2,450–$6,900
Residential Care Home
$4,440/mo median
typical range $3,550–$5,550
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Killeen using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Killeen.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 23 communities in Killeen, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Avir at Temple East
Scout 87Temple, TX · 138 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Temple's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →3
Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation
Scout 82Belton, TX · 126 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Belton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →4
Caraday of Lampasas
Scout 72Lampasas, TX · 76 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lampasas.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →5
Will-O-Bell
Scout 58Bartlett, TX · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bartlett.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →6
Cornerstone Gardens LLP
Scout 58Temple, TX · 130 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Temple.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →7
Rosewood Heights
Scout 56Killeen, TX · 64 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Killeen.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →8
Hill Country Heights
Scout 56Copperas Cove, TX · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Copperas Cove.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →9
Morada Temple
Scout 55Temple, TX · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Temple.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →10
Hillside Medical Lodge
Scout 51Gatesville, TX · 128 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gatesville.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Gatesville, TX · 106 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Gatesville.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →12
Avir at Temple West
Scout 45Temple, TX · 104 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Temple.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →
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Avir at Belton
Scout 39Belton, TX · 114 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Belton.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →14
Harker Heights, TX · 199 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Harker Heights.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →15
Temple, TX · 124 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →16
Avir at Western Hills
Scout 33Temple, TX · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Lampasas, TX · 68 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →18
Copperas Cove, TX · 123 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →19
Temple, TX · 160 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Temple.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →20
Avir at Adams
Scout 19Temple, TX · 118 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →21
Lampasas, TX · 116 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →22
Avir at Weston
Scout 18Temple, TX · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →23
Avir at Killeen
Scout 9Killeen, TX · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Killeen, TX?
In the Killeen, TX area, assisted living typically runs $3,940–$6,160/month (median $4,930), memory care $5,020–$7,840/month (median $6,270), and skilled nursing $4,880–$7,320/month (median $5,900) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Killeen, TX?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Killeen, TX right now are Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil, Avir at Temple East, Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation. The full ranked list of 23 communities is on this page.
How are the 23 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.