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Merit Assisted Living Facilities | 20241 Reviews

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Photo of Anointed Senior Living McKinney
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9.0
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38 reviews
9.0
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38 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
18%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
11%
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The staff is outstanding the attention [name removed] gets from them awesome. I feel great about where he is and his care he needs. I didn't expect the food to be good but it is also his room is regularly...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Offering compassionate memory care services, Villagio of McKinney, was freshly designed to feature a brightly lit, open floor plan designed with comfortable furnishings and decorative home accessories. McKinney residents can bring their own furniture, photographs and other meaningful items so...
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11 Floor plan available
7.9
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37 reviews
7.9
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37 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
19%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
16%
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They need to clean the residents rooms on a schedule and better than they are doing. We have to ask them to clean and shouldn't have to. We've seen cockroaches in my Mom's room. I was also told there were...
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.
At New Haven our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
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22 Floor plans available
7.0
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3 reviews
7.0
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3 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
34%
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0%
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0%
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How white & clean everything is. The staff are all friendly. My Mom, with Dementia, has settled in nicely in the 3 weeks she has been there. No one or no thing is perfect except God. I looked at 4 places but...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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6.9
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61 reviews
6.9
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61 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
28%
3 star
11%
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Staff was great. On the spot.. communication was on point. Redbud place is a great place in McKinney. They took care of my mom and were very communicating to us . I would recommend them highly. They are a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Redbud Place is located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet tree lined neighborhood on the edge of town. Our comfortable homelike community promotes independence while assisting residents with daily routines such as: Medication management Monitoring of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Merit, TX

The average cost of senior living in Merit is $4,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockwall, TX with an average of $4,562 per month.

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

Merit, TX
$4,638/mo
$4,569/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,638/mo
$6,295/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,521/mo
Studio
$4,177/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,195/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,590/mo

Senior living costs in Merit 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: Merit, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerit, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,638/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,295/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,816/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Merit, TX:$4,638/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Merit, TX:$6,295/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Merit, TX:$2,816/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merit, TX

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Merit.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merit

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merit

The Ivy of McKinney

4.9
We chose The Ivy at McKinney because the food served is more like my moms home cooking and she fit in well with the crowd here. The value for the money is excellent especially for everything we get. Every apartment has their own washer and dryer which has been a big plus and the staff will come ...
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The Mulberry House I in McKinney, TX

5.0
I really like the care from this community. We are pleased with the caring staff and we like having a clean community for the good care. The menu is very good and the offer a lot of nice activities for the residents that want to participate. We would recommend this community for the care of a ...
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Oxford Grand at McKinney

3.6
Things with Oxford Grand at McKinney have changed, and not for the better. When there was a change in the general manager especially. We would recommend this community to other families, however it would have to depend on their situation.

Merit review score based on 20,241 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 20241 reviews of 426 Merit assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merit 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

Merit review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Merit, TX426 facilities
8.6
Rockwall, TX426 facilities
8.6
Dallas, TX426 facilities

Review subcategories for Merit 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 20,241 reviews of 426 Merit assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merit 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.
Merit, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Merit assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merit assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merit, 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 Merit 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 Merit that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.3%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.5%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.6%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.8%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.6%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merit 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 Merit Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.5%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.1%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.8%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merit 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 Merit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.2%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
53.5%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.3%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Merit 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 Merit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.5%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.8%
37%
Room service
Room service
63.8%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.7%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merit 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 Merit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merit, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.3%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.6%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.9%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.6%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.6%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.9%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.2%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.2%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
71.3%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
48.7%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.1%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merit

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 Merit protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Anointed Senior Living McKinney, New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Wylie and Countryside Senior Living Greenville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merit, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Merit, Texas. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Merit, Texas are Avalon Memory Care - Allen, Avalon Memory Care - Meadow Ranch Road and Avalon Memory Care - McKinney Ranch Parkway. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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