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Photo of Heartis Clearlake
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This is more of a Thank You to Heartis Clear Lake for their continued dedication to their residents. My Aunt has been a resident in their AL for a little over 4 years. She has been treated with utmost...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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This has been a great home for my husband. I would very highly recommend it. The director is absolutely wonderful. The staff treats my husband with respect and he is so well taken care of. Thank you for...
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.
Serenity Assisted Living provides a caring community for seniors that is located in Beaumont, TX. The city of Beaumont has much to offer, including great roadside attractions, shopping, and dining. Those who enjoy spending time outside will find that the city's parks have much to offer. Residents...
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My mom was in the lock down area and the nurses and staff were very helpful in answering questions and generally looking out for the well being of my mom.
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.
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This is such an amazing place for your loved ones. They truly do care about its residents. My patient was so happy here and misses it. They really do make you feel loved and like family here. Great staff.
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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My loved one was in Pelican Bay the entire time, and we were very pleased with it, so thank you for pointing us in that direction. They did change hands, and toward the end there was a lot of turnover of...
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.
Pelican Bay Assisted Living Community and Memory Care is a locally owned business. The owner has over 35 years experience in senior care in the South East Texas area. Pelican Bay opened in December of 2012. We are conveniently located on Beaumont's west end 3 miles north of Interstate 10 and one...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At last, a community that understands what you are looking for…..a place to call home.Shady Creek is a premier community offering a warm comfortable convenient address. Be swept away by both convenience and tranquility beginning with our shuttle to Baytown shopping, dining, medical and...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Apply today and enjoy up to 3 MONTHS FREE! *Some restrictions apply.Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Underway! The Portofino's multi-million dollar renovation includes modern and stylish in-home upgrades, including granite countertops, a new energy-efficient washer and dryer in...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Gilchrist, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gilchrist is $3,559 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anahuac, TX with an average of $2,583 per month.

Independent living costs in Gilchrist, TX, vs. nearby cities

Gilchrist, TX
$3,559/mo
$2,583/mo

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

Gilchrist, TX
$3,559/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Gilchrist, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,512/mo
Independent Living
$3,559/mo

Independent living costs in Gilchrist, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,462/mo
Studio
$4,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,438/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,057/mo

Senior living costs in Gilchrist 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: Gilchrist, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilchrist, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,559/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,517/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,512/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gilchrist, TX:$3,559/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gilchrist, TX:$4,517/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gilchrist, TX:$4,512/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilchrist

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilchrist

Calder Woods in Beaumont, TX

4.0
Everyone is extremely nice at Calder Woods. The grounds are beautiful. We are happy with the experience and would recommend them.

The Delaney at South Shore in League City, TX

5.0
The modern Delaney at South Shore is managed well and the staff is generally excellent . The rooms are roomy and well stocked, with washer & dryer, dish washer, full size electric stove and oven, nice full bathroom with walk in shower, TV Cable, microwave and pictures windows. Very clean with ...
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Pelican Bay in Beaumont, TX

5.0
We are very pleased with Pelican Bay- no complaints really about anything. The only thing that has raised an eyebrow with me is my one interaction with weekend employees on the unit. I'm not complaining, as it was only a one time occurrence. I normally go during the week to visit, and everyone ...
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Gilchrist independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilchrist independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilchrist, 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 Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilchrist, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilchrist, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilchrist, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
47%
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