Nursing homes in Abilene, TX

Compare 11 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Abilene, part of the Taylor area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents in Abilene, Texas, have access to 11 nursing homes located across Taylor County and the 79601, 79603, 79605, and 79606 ZIP codes. Based on official CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.8 stars. While two local centers currently maintain a top 5-star designation, the Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility, operated by Hendrick Medical Center, stands out as a leading provider within the community.

What to look for in Abilene

• 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 11 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 8 of 11 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Abilene

1. 1
   HENDRICK SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

   HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   Wesley Court Health Center

   LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES · Small
   5.0
3. 3
   WINDCREST HEALTH & REHABILITATION

   ADVANCED HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS · Large
   4.0
4. 4
   NORTHERN OAKS LIVING & REHABILITATION CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   Wisteria Place

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   3.0
6. 6
   Avir at Coronado

   AVIR HEALTH GROUP · Large
   3.0
7. 7
   The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center

   SLP OPERATIONS · Medium
   2.0
8. 8
   WILLOWCREEK REHAB AND NURSING

   CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Medium
   2.0
9. 9
   MESA SPRINGS HEALTHCARE CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   2.0
10. 10
    Silver Spring

    HMG HEALTHCARE · Large
    1.0

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