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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merkel, TX
If you’re looking for assisted living in Merkel, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Merkel or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Merkel.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Merkel for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Merkel area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Abilene, Sweetwater and Tuscola.
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9.0
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11 reviews
All the staff, the cleanliness, the love and care, the atmosphere, meals, dining with grace, activities, patio, theatre, [name removed] hair stylist, concierge, maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, snacks,...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Lyndale – Abilene Memory Care meets the dynamic needs of families and seniors dealing with dementia including Alzheimer’s, and other memory-related impairments. Our friendly, calming environment helps each resident feel at home. We provide consistent sights, sounds, aromas and experiences to...
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36 reviews
The location was perfect for us. The staff is among best I've encountered in the industry. The cost is on the high end of the spectrum, but that is probably due to the low number of residents in the facility...
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.
Chisholm Place is located in the heart of Abilene, Texas. Our home is located in a quiet residential community one mile southeast of Abilene Christian University and just 1/2 mile from Woodrow Griffith Lake. Many residents can see our courtyard from their apartments and everyone enjoys walking or...
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12 reviews
When it comes to the care services, I had to be reminded more than once she must be watched taking her meds. They all complain about the food. Our loved one enjoys the music but not really a games or craft...
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.
Wisteria Place Senior Living and Memory Care Our Senior Living Community offers a full range of lifestyle options so you can live the way you want to live. Our active seniors get to enjoy a large variety of personalized services and exquisitely tailored amenities. We know you’ll feel right at...
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11 reviews
We picked this community, because of the price. I would recommend it. The apartments are nice. The amenities are refrigerator and microwave in the apartment as well as ceiling fan, personal thermostat,...
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.
Discover a vibrant community at Morada Abilene, offering Assisted Living services in Abilene, Texas. Our experienced staff and friendly residents make everyone feel at home, while our spacious apartment homes provide the perfect place to cozy up at the end of the day. Imagine an apartment home...
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Our loved one was very resistant going into an assisted living community but after a few days when she started to engage with the activities she really opened up and not is happy being there. She also talks...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Not only do Mike and Kathy Cauveaux from Abilene Physical Therapy refer clients from their physical therapy clinic to Lyndale Abilene, Kathy's mom is also a resident of the community. 'Mom wanted to live at Royal Estates and we were supportive of her decision. She is more active now than she has...
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Coronado Nursing Center is dedicated to serving the medical and rehabilitative needs of individuals disabled by illness or injury.We also specialize in caring for individuals in need of brief respite or long-term care. Our Traditions Unit specializes in alzheimer's care, offering a safe and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
There’s no better place to begin your retirement journey than the Wesley Court community. Nestled on 70 beautifully landscaped acres, Wesley Court is a private residential neighborhood consisting of executive and garden homes, independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, and private...
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I have been very happy with this community. They are very family-oriented and take the time to get to know the residents. they always have lots of activities for the residence. I would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Merkel, TX
The average cost of senior living in Merkel is $4,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aspermont, TX with an average of $3,572 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merkel, TX vs. the state and national average
Merkel, TX
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merkel vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Merkel, TX by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merkel, TX
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What families are saying about assisted living in Merkel
Recent reviews for assisted living in Merkel
Lyndale Abilene Memory Care
5.0
We are more at peace knowing Mom is safe, secure and well loved at Lyndale. Lyndale is a beautiful, clean and the staff is specially trained in memory care.
Lyndale Abilene Senior Living
5.0
If you select this facility it would be the best thing you ever did.
Wisteria Place in Abilene, TX
5.0
I cannot rate the meals and dining because it did not meet my schedule, and when it comes to the activities I cannot comment on that also because I have not been informed of the activities they have going on. I am in independent living status, and the cottages that I live in are very nice. Based ...
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Merkel assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merkel assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merkel, 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 Merkel 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 Merkel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merkel, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merkel 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 Merkel Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merkel, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merkel 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 Merkel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merkel, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Merkel 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 Merkel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merkel, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merkel 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 Merkel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merkel, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merkel
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merkel protect seniors.
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Lyndale Abilene Memory Care, Chisholm Court and Wisteria Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merkel, Texas. See full list of communities.
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