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Photo of Forest Bend
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We realize most families review many possible care providers/facilities trying to decide where the best place would be to place their loved one. Most of these places sound alike and many are. At Pathways Senior Living we stand apart from the other Dallas options; our goal is to truly make this...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
Photo of Murray Senior Care Homes, LLC
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We encourage all residents (with the help of family members) to furnish their own bedrooms. It is important to be able to have their prized possessions surrounding them, the secure realization that they really are living at home, instead of a 'home-like' setting. In the living room and family...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I am so glad that I called A Place for Mom. Thank You. I found the Weismer House, [Removed] Weismer to be exact. She sent me an email that I felt was sincere and invited me to meet her and her Home care...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Weismer House is a senior living community in Dallas, Texas.
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Dignified Living, LLC is a residential care home located in Richardson, TX in Collin County. Richardson ranked in the top 15 as the 'best place to live in the United States' by Money Magazine, making it the 3rd best city in Texas. An inner suburb of Dallas, the area has a rich historical,...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Howard, TX

The average cost of senior living in Howard is $4,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garrett, TX with an average of $3,812 per month.

Assisted living costs in Howard, TX, vs. nearby cities

Howard, TX
$4,942/mo
$4,388/mo
$4,397/mo

Assisted living costs in Howard, TX, vs. state and national averages

Howard, TX
$4,942/mo
$4,820/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Howard, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,942/mo
$5,207/mo

Assisted living costs in Howard, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,343/mo
Studio
$3,884/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$16,934/mo

Senior living costs in Howard 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: Howard, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHoward, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,942/mo$4,820/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,207/mo$5,002/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,213/mo$4,318/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Howard, TX:$4,942/mo
Texas:$4,820/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Howard, TX:$5,207/mo
Texas:$5,002/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Howard, TX:$4,213/mo
Texas:$4,318/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howard, TX

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What families are saying about assisted living in Howard

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howard

Wilshire in Burleson, TX

4.0
It's been good overall With the ownership change there have been some hiccups All I keep hearing is: "food supposed to be getting better, but not yet" "seemed to be short staffed" In-laws are slowly adjusting, I keep encouraging to be social and get involved/go down for activities but without ...
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The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...
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Mayberry Gardens in Garland, TX

4.7
These answers are based on the previous owners. It's only been a month or two since the new owner took over. I've been quite pleased over the past year. Management has always been quick to respond to any problems. They maintain quality personnel who have such loving personalities. I won't say ...
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Howard review score based on 1,365 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1365 reviews of 239 Howard assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howard review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Howard review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Howard, TX239 facilities
8.4
Bardwell, TX238 facilities
8.2
Ennis, TX281 facilities

Review subcategories for Howard assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,365 reviews of 239 Howard assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Howard resident and family assisted living 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.
Howard, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.7
Staff
4.0
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.8
3.6
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Howard assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Howard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Howard assisted living

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 Howard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
58.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
53.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howard

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Howard protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Waxahachie and Morada Waxahachie are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Howard, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 284 assisted living facilities near Howard, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Howard, Texas are Avalon Memory Care - Royal Circle, The Watermark at Broadway Cityview and Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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