Texas · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Texas
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Texas?
CMS Care Compare lists 870 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Texas, out of 1,177 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in San Antonio (46), Houston (45) and Dallas (24). 261 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 870
- All homes in Texas
- 1,177
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 261
- Average overall stars
- 2.7
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 604+ stars for staffing
- 251Nurse turnover below the national median
- 264No fines or payment denials
- 70Nonprofit
- 855Medicaid certified
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
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More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Texas. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Texas: highest-rated nursing homes in Texas, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Texas, nonprofit nursing homes in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Texas?
870 of the 1,177 CMS-certified nursing homes in Texas meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in Texas Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Bowie in Bowie (5 stars), Allegiant Wellness and Rehab in Crowley (5 stars) and Amarillo Medical Lodge in Amarillo (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Texas?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Texas's State Long-Term Care Ombudsman can answer questions about residents' rights.