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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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I moved my aunt into Good Tree from Laurel Glenn. She adapted very well once she got settle, to where she is almost her old self. Her aggression has calmed down, she is smiling and talkative with other. She...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Enjoy a great life at Good Tree, where residents are encouraged to branch out with the myriad recreational and social opportunities offered at our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Stephenville, Texas. Memories at Good Tree, our neighboring community, provides Memory Care...
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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I came to visit a friend at the Courtyards and was so impressed with the community. The staff were very attentive to the residents the building was very clean and looked wonderful! I would recommend friends...
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.
Make a splash at Courtyards at Lake Granbury, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Granbury, Texas. Our residents enjoy a warm community where making new friends is the norm and receiving quality care from our experienced staff is expected. Each of our apartments presents the...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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I would like to thank the staff at Brookdale lake Brazos they have went over and above for my Aunt to feel welcome she has been there a year and half now and she loves it. The new director is amazing and...
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.
Create your cozy sanctuary in a spacious, private apartment and engage with friends and neighbors in our charming, home-like environment. Our assisted living community, which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is nestled on 11 wooded acres on the banks of the Brazos...
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2020 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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The Delaney is a very nice facility. The food is very good according to my mother-in-law. We have had to report a water leak and fraying carpet, but overall things are going well.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
The Delaney at Lake Waco is \managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
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9.2
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Been here [time frame removed]now and are more than satisfied with Lakestone. The staff is great and living on the lake is special. Thanks for all you did to help us. Blessings
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.
Lakestone Terrace is an Independent Living Retirement Community located on Lake Granbury. Our campus includes 87 apartments and 17 cottages. Many of our units face the shores of beautiful Lake Granbury. Lakestone Terrace was voted 2016 Best Senior Living in Granbury by Senior Advisor.com We are...
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9.2
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My dad likes it so much here. He loves the caring staff and thinks the food is incredible. We love it and feel like we finally have dad in a place where he gets all the care and attention he requires...
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.
Trustworthy, Creative, Knowledgeable, Positive, Enthusiastic, Energetic, Welcoming, Flexible, and Experienced are all attributes that the management team contribute to the culture at Arbor House Assisted Living and Memory Care. These ladies have provided stability and continuity of care with the...
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The staff, especially the Activity Director, are great! They seem to go out of their way to make us feel like we count!! We have had a whole week of activities surrounding the movie Jaws, which is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
AVIVA Granbury, voted #1 Best of Hood County, is an Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care community in Granbury, TX. Our residents enjoy a sense of connection, community, and friendship while receiving the best care possible. We take pride in creating an active, friendly community...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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9.1
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My mom is a resident at Brookdale Lakeshore and my siblings and I couldn't be happier with her care. The staff is professional while still showing compassion and love to my mom.
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.
When you join us at our assisted living community in Waco, Texas, we’ll take care of the responsibilities — housekeeping, laundry, cooking and providing just the right amount of personal assistance and care to make your life easier — so you can spend your days doing exactly what you want....
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99 Floor plans available
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The staff is wonderful. The apartment is a great size but a bit outdated. Elevator is very slow. Food is just okay. It's not the most affordable we found but my mother has really thrived there.
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.
Welcome To Heritage Place Retirement.Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Heritage Place Independent Living gives residents the opportunity to enjoy small-town living with big city convenience.Located in Burleson, Texas, 20 minutes south of Fort Worth, Heritage Place Independent Living is close...
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What we like the most about the Cleburne Court community is that all the staff we have encountered have been pleasant and helpful. We like the location of the community and overall my comfort/confidence...
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.
At Wren Place, we provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively senior living community and develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. A full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Our residents...
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Photo of Waterview The Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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My loved one is a resident at Waterview The Cove Assisted Living and Memory Care and this facility is really good. The associates and care staff there really care about the residents. The facility is clean...
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.
Waterview is Granbury's newest and most elegant option for full-service senior retirement living on the lake. Granbury Independent living at The Point offers active seniors the chance to live their retirement years to the fullest, while eliminating the hassles and often unanticipated expenses of...
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Ask very specific questions about the level of care each step is. What care/help, monitoring will there be? If their family member is a diabetic, make sure they have a continuous glucose monitor, so they...
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.
OUR RATES ARE ALL-INCLUSIVE!No hidden fees!ACT NOW TO SAVE HALF OFF APRIL RENT !!!(with a month-to-month lease starting by 3-31-23)Mustang Creek Estates is a new concept in Assisted Living! We are a residential style assisted living neighborhood designed entirely for seniors. Our neighborhood...
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1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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My mom has settled in very well. She loves all the staff that cares for her on a daily basis. Peace of mind for me and my sister. Will recommend Stoney Brook to friends and relatives.
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.
Stoney Brook of Hewitt's comprehensive assisted living services are for those who choose or require assistance with their daily needs, but wish to remain as independent as possible. We provide a spectrum of services tailored for each resident, meaning greater choices and flexibility today and as...
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5 across the board very pleased with Asher Point. It is the best bang for your buck. They have great dining, arts, and staff.
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.
Lakeshore Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the northwestern, rural area of Waco minutes away from the city's central business district, we're the home you've been looking for in the heart of Texas. You'll appreciate being close to...
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All staff are extremely helpful and very considerate to my mother. She tells me she really likes it there and is happy to be there. She is more vibrant and energetic than I have seen her in years.
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.
Conveniently located in historic Waco, our charming Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived. Enjoy all that the city has to offer while being tucked away in a friendly community with a home-like atmosphere. From taking a stroll on...
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99 Photos available
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8.6
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The staff is very helpful and calls me when they have questions or need something for my elderly mother. I did not like that they sent her to the emergency room thinking she was having a stroke. The...
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.
They say everything is bigger in Texas. That's certainly true at Ascension Living Providence Village, where you'll have opportunities to make your retirement as big as you want. For those looking for an active lifestyle, we're conveniently located close to boating, fishing and hiking of Lake...
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It's a good place. The staff is friendly and attentive. The facilities are clean. We've had no problems. I do think it's a little pricey as they went up on costs last year, conveniently the same time that SS...
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.
Saddle up and get ready to experience a warm community filled with welcoming residents and staff at Santa Fe Trails, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Cleburne, Texas. Our resort-like community is located in the heart of Cleburne and puts residents just moments away from great...
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My Mom loves her new home. She has made friends and enjoys the activities. I would recommend Pegasus Landing to anyone looking for an active senior living experience.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Chisholm Trail Estates is located southwest of Fort Worth in serene Keene, TX. Our senior living community offers independent living and memory care. Imagine your life calling Chisholm Trail home. Awake in your luxurious private apartment and join your new friends for a delicious and fresh...
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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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What we like the most about Mercy House is the smallness of it. Get to know caregivers and patients. Dr. Comes to residents. Yes, we would most definitely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Mercy House Waco is an assisted living community living located in the peaceful town of Waco, McLennan County, Texas. WE ARE DOING IN PERSON COMMUNITY TOURS. Designed to serve at least 16 seniors, the community is enclosed with major shops and stores within the neighborhood. Residents get the...
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It was perfect for our needs. Mom is still independent. She doesn't need assisted living at this point. All the assisted living facilities that I looked at shared laundry facilities, didn't have a separate...
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.
Emerald Cottages of Waco provides an independent living community to those who are looking to make Waco, TX their home. This community offers residents the opportunity to live in a great area. Waco is a part of McLennan County and it provides both residents and guests with much to do and see....
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[name removed] at Waterview did a great job helping me entice my reluctant 88 year old mother. She had her home and didn’t want to leave it! She lived alone (down the street from me), and it had become too...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Waterview’s newest and most elegant option for full-service senior retirement living on the lake is Independent Living at The Point. Active seniors live their retirement years to the fullest, while eliminating the hassles and often unanticipated expenses of home maintenance.No more worries about...
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44 Floor plans available
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They have compassionate care givers. It is a clean facility and they have good meals. I would recommend this place to others who may be looking for a memory care place for their loved one.
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.
Welcome to The Grandview of Chisholm TrailThe Grandview of Chisholm Trail, Southwest Fort Worth’s premier destination for boutique-style luxury senior living. Located just 5 miles from Texas Health Resources Harris Southwest Hospital, our single story community offers both assisted living and...
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It smelled good and had lovely decorations. It felt like a place you would choose to live. Yes, we would recommend Bristol Park to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Heartis Cleburne Heartis Cleburne is an assisted living community located in Cleburne, Texas, in Johnson County and home to about 29,000 people. Cleburne is a small and fun city with park-like settings and a host of activities where residents can go on group outings at Cleburne State Park or to...
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It has everything you would ever need there at Ridgecrest. Great Healthcare. They are under staffed in the kitchen right now but have an excellent chef. They are in need of a new assistant Director who quit...
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.
About Us:Since 1985, Ridgecrest has been committed to being Waco's finest option for retirement living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. We offer elegant residential living for all levels of Senior Care. Long known as Waco's premiere choice for retirement living, Ridgecrest can now...
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I would give them a 3 on accounting and returning calls. The staff is very friendly and my Father In Law is happy there. My father in law enjoys the food. There are Plenty of activities if resident is...
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.
Elk Creek Senior Living Community is a senior care community offering assisted living and memory care living located in Burleson, Texas.Elk Creek is in proximity to excellent medical services, shopping and restaurants which makes it the perfect location for seniors who want to maintain a...
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Cost of independent living in Meridian, TX

The average cost of senior living in Meridian is $3,882 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Itasca, TX with an average of $3,508 per month.

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

Meridian, TX
$3,882/mo
$4,120/mo
$3,872/mo

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

Meridian, TX
$3,882/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,433/mo
Independent Living
$3,882/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,215/mo
Studio
$4,241/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,098/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,641/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,466/mo

Senior living costs in Meridian 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: Meridian, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeridian, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,882/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,364/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,433/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Meridian, TX:$3,882/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Meridian, TX:$4,364/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Meridian, TX:$4,433/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Meridian

Recent reviews for independent living in Meridian

Laurel Glen at Stephenville Assisted Living and Memory Care

4.5
I would choose Oakwood over other options in the area because of the level of care my loved one received. Her aides and the nurses were very responsive and always friendly, and they were very good about being very sweet and compassionate through the ups and downs of dementia. They were also ...
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The Blake at Waco

5.0
Our experience at The Blake at Waco has been absolutely fabulous. They have done a wonderful job with my mother. The thing that sticks out most to me is the staff , they are just so caring. The room sizes are wonderful, my mother is in memory care and she has a very large room and bathroom. The ...
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Heritage Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Burleson, TX

4.4
The staff members were very helpful and accommodating. They did not hesitate to answer any questions or address any needs. They made us feel like Mom was their most important resident. Mom really liked her studio apartment. It was well organized and very clean. I myself thought it could be a bit ...
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Meridian independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meridian independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meridian, 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 Meridian 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 Meridian partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meridian, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Meridian 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 Meridian communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meridian, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
49%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meridian 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 Meridian offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meridian, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
59.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Good Tree, Courtyards at Lake Granbury and Brookdale Lake Brazos are the top-rated independent living facilities near Meridian, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Meridian, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Meridian, Texas are Good Tree and Courtyards at Lake Granbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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