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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lively, TX

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Photo of Brookdale Ennis
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My mom could really not live by herself anymore at home. I thought about moving her in with me, but I wanted her to have a nice community with other folks her age with him to socialize. Knowing that the...
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.
Whether you’re socializing with friends in our courtyard, going on a shopping excursion or relaxing in your private apartment, our assisted living community in Ennis, Texas, just 25 miles south of Dallas, will help you stay as independent as possible. And because our staff is on-site 24 hours a...
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We love this community. The staff are caring and always caring and friendly. The menu is outstanding and healthy. They do offer activities for the residents who are able to participate. We have been happy...
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.
Cedarview Place is located one mile east of beautiful Cedar Creek Lake in Gun Barrel City, TX. Our caring staff sets us apart from other communities, we get to know our residents, their likes and dislikes and what is most important to them. All resident rooms have either a view of the wooded...
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Overall, Three Forks is a nice facility. My mother has done well there. For the price it is a very nice, quiet facility and the staff take pretty good care of the residents. It's an older building so the...
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.
Three Forks Senior Living of Forney is an exceptional assisted living and memory care community in historic Forney, TX. Our community is a quick 30-minute drive east of Dallas in Kaufman County. At Three Forks, we honor each resident's aging process, celebrating life in a community of familiar...
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Attention to detail making sure everything is done such as making sure my dad is changed, could do a better job. very nice looking place, overall! It was clean, the staff were friendly, and they seemed to...
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.
Heritage Oaks Retirement VillageEnjoy the peaceful surroundings of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village, an assisted living community located in Corsicana, Texas. Our charming facility offers attractive residential living options for those who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle, yet desire...
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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.
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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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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Lively, TX

The average cost of senior living in Lively is $3,442 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seven Points, TX with an average of $3,326 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lively, TX vs. nearby cities

Lively, TX
$3,442/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lively, TX vs. the state and national average

Lively, TX
$3,442/mo
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lively vs. other types of senior living

$4,517/mo
Independent Living
$3,442/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lively, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,260/mo
Studio
$4,617/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,313/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Lively

Recent reviews for independent living in Lively

Three Forks Senior Living of Forney

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Three Forks Senior Living of Forney. This facility was an amazing place. Unfortunately, my loved one really never knew where she was due to going on hospice four days after moving into this facility. The staff was great as was the facility and the people ...
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Brookdale Ennis

5.0
The staff members at Brookdale Ennis community are awesome! the staff has been so kind and loving to my dad. And he is not the most lovable person around at this time in his life! Have bent over backwards to help him and me.

Cedarview Place in Gun Barrel City, TX

4.5
This is a great community for my mom. She is enjoying the activities. The food seems to be ok, a little improvements on the food. The staff are very nice and very caring. We like the community alot for being so clean and well taken care of. I would recommend this community for great care and ...
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Lively independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lively independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lively, 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 Lively 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 Lively partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lively, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lively 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 Lively communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lively, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lively 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 Lively offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lively, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.1%
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Brookdale Ennis, The Preserve at Gateway and Cedarview Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lively, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Lively, Texas. See the full list.

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