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Photo of Country Place Senior Living of Canton  - Mulberry
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The staff are friendly and always very helpful. I would definitely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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The staff were welcoming, polite and just down home. Mom doing a Mississippi girl appreciated that but most of all the staff coming to get her out of her room when special event were planned. I especially...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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Photo of Countryside Senior Living- Athens
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5 across the board. We are so blessed to have found this place. The caregivers are phenomenal and the director is super easy going and willing to answer any and all questions. They call me for any little...
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.
Photo of Country Place Senior Living of Athens
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The staff really work hard at making Mom welcome and feel at home. This is a great fit for our family. I wish there were more activities to keep the residents occupied. The food is great, they really work...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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They care about the patients and get to know them and their families, they were very caring at the end of her life. I would definitely recommend Arabella of Athens to others looking.
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.
At Arabella of Athens, our retirement homes for independent living are surrounded by three acres of wooded landscape, offering privacy and maintenance-free living. A dedicated clubhouse, private courtyard and beautiful fishing lake enhance the living experience. Cottages have enclosed garages and...
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Very nice clean place. People are great. Staff is very helpful and the other residents are friendly. It seems to be a good value and mom has settled in well. The location in Canton is nice.and peaceful.
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.
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Very nice place, friendly, helpful staff, and nice rooms. Lovely grounds, with nice outdoor areas to walk or sit. Several levels of living facilities. I highly recommend Oak Wood Place if you are looking...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Gun Barrel City, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gun Barrel City is $6,049 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palestine, TX with an average of $5,881 per month.

Memory care costs in Gun Barrel City, TX, vs. state and national averages

Gun Barrel City, TX
$6,049/mo
$6,223/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Gun Barrel City, TX, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,049/mo

Memory care costs in Gun Barrel City, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,419/mo
Studio
$6,415/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,869/mo

Senior living costs in Gun Barrel City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gun Barrel City, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGun Barrel City, TXTexasU.S.
Memory Care$6,049/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,019/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,141/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Gun Barrel City, TX:$6,049/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Gun Barrel City, TX:$4,019/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Gun Barrel City, TX:$3,141/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Gun Barrel City

Recent reviews for memory care in Gun Barrel City

Arabella of Athens Senior Living

3.7
It's sufficient for my family member's needs. It's adequate, but I don't think it's the best around. I think the care needs to be improved on. They don't seem very giving to the residents.

Country Place Senior Living of Athens

5.0
My mom and I were so impressed by the cheeriness of County Place, the people working there, the rooms and the pricing So very affordable

Sentinel Gardens Canton

5.0
The staff absolutely go above and beyond. The director drove to a different city to find my dad so he could follow her back to the facility.

Gun Barrel City review score based on 92 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 92 reviews of 5 Gun Barrel City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gun Barrel City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Gun Barrel City review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Gun Barrel City, TX5 facilities
9.0
Palestine, TX3 facilities
8.8
Tyler, TX15 facilities

Review subcategories for Gun Barrel City memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 92 reviews of 5 Gun Barrel City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gun Barrel City resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Gun Barrel City, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.9
4.6
Meals & dining
4.8
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.6
4.2
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Gun Barrel City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gun Barrel City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gun Barrel City, 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 Gun Barrel City memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Gun Barrel City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.1%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.7%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.4%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.1%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.1%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gun Barrel City memory care

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 Gun Barrel City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.2%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.9%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.9%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gun Barrel City memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gun Barrel City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.1%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
58%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gun Barrel City memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gun Barrel City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
56.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gun Barrel City memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Gun Barrel City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.6%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.7%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.9%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.3%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
64%
41%
Dances
Dances
49.2%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.8%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Gun Barrel City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Gun Barrel City protect seniors.
Learn about Texas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Country Place Senior Living of Canton - Mulberry, Country Place Senior Living of Canton - Pine and Countryside Senior Living- Athens are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gun Barrel City, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Gun Barrel City, Texas. See the full list.
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The 11 memory care facilities near you in Gun Barrel City, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gun Barrel City, Texas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Gun Barrel City, Texas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Gun Barrel City, Texas ranges from $2000 to $14625. The average Memory Care cost in Gun Barrel City, Texas is $6,049. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gun Barrel City, Texas typically starts at $2000. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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