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Cost of independent living in Cooke County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Cooke County is $4,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nocona, TX with an average of $3,220 per month.

Independent living costs in Cooke County, TX, vs. nearby counties

Cooke County, TX

$4,946/mo

Lindsay, TX

$4,995/mo

Gainesville, TX

$4,858/mo

Independent living costs in Cooke County, TX, vs. state and national averages

Cooke County, TX

$4,946/mo

Texas state

$4,320/mo

U.S. national average

$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Cooke County, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$5,629/mo

Memory Care

$6,024/mo

Independent Living

$4,946/mo

Independent living costs in Cooke County, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$2,800/mo

Studio

$2,560/mo

1 Bedroom

$2,863/mo

2 Bedroom

$3,714/mo

Senior living costs in Cooke County 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: Cooke County, TX

Column state: Texas

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Cooke County, TX	Texas	U.S.
Independent Living	$4,946/mo	$4,320/mo	$4,024/mo
Assisted Living	$5,629/mo	$4,821/mo	$4,565/mo
Memory Care	$6,024/mo	$5,003/mo	$4,803/mo

Independent Living

Cooke County, TX:$4,946/mo

Texas:$4,320/mo

U.S.:$4,024/mo

Assisted Living

Cooke County, TX:$5,629/mo

Texas:$4,821/mo

U.S.:$4,565/mo

Memory Care

Cooke County, TX:$6,024/mo

Texas:$5,003/mo

U.S.:$4,803/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cooke County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cooke County

Governor's Ridge in Decatur, TX

5.0

I like this community. We have been happy with the staff and the cleanliness of the community. The meals are appealing and she is happy with being able to participate in the activities with the other residents. The community has a lot to offer. We recommend this community for the great care ...

McDermott 55 in Plano, TX

4.3

The community is very clean and is a convenient location, They do offer bus service to some things. The maintenance staff is the best I've seen, they are very good. The other residence seems to be not very friendly. When the original director left the new staff was hard to find and not ...

Cedar Crest Lewisville

4.6

My mother and I toured several properties in April- May 2021 timeframe, We chose Cedar Crest because of the services offered, nice property and friendly staff. We met a couple of residents who allowed us to look at their rooms with whom we discussed the food and service. However, during our tour ...

Cooke County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cooke County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cooke County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cooke County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cooke County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Cooke County, TXNational

Nutritionist / dietician

26.1%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

57%

34%

No sugar

51.4%

31.4%

Vegetarian

44.4%

33.4%

Pureed meals

23.2%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Cooke County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cooke County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Cooke County, TXNational

Professional chef

54.2%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

64.8%

43.4%

Room service

59.2%

36.8%

Anytime dining

31.7%

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Cooke County independent 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 independent living communities in Cooke County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Cooke County, TXNational

Activity director

71.1%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

47.9%

28.3%

Community service programs

43.7%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

69%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

77.5%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

70.4%

54.9%

Piano or organ

58.5%

43%

Arts and crafts center

55.6%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

57%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

72.5%

47.4%

Live performances

73.9%

47.2%

Dances

53.5%

32.4%

Fitness center

43%

39.7%

Fitness classes

69%

46.9%

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