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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hood, TX

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zipAveragecost: $4,924

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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
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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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
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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: 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.
Villagio of McKinney assisted living community is nestled in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The community's convenient location on Eldorado Parkway, just off of I-75, makes it easy for loved ones from both McKinney and Dallas to visit residents. Although not in a residential area, the community...
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Hood, TX

The average cost of senior living in Hood is $4,924 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nocona, TX with an average of $3,220 per month.

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

Hood, TX
$4,924/mo
$3,863/mo
$4,990/mo

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

Hood, TX
$4,924/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$5,863/mo
Independent Living
$4,924/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,887/mo
Studio
$4,624/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,911/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,723/mo

Senior living costs in Hood 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: Hood, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHood, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,924/mo$4,319/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,540/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,863/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hood, TX:$4,924/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Hood, TX:$5,540/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hood, TX:$5,863/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hood

Recent reviews for independent living in Hood

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Hood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hood, 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 Hood 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 Hood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hood, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hood 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 Hood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hood, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
59.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hood 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 Hood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hood, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
75.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
52.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wheeler Terrace, Dogwood Estates and Village on the Park McKinney are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hood, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 198 independent living facilities near Hood, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hood, Texas are Landing at Watermere - Frisco, Whitley Place and Preston Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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