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The staff are caring and they have been excellent during the pandemic. They schedule facetime visits for us and other families. She loves the food. They offer a variety and it's good southern cooking. ...
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.
Arbor Assisted Living offers quality assisted living for seniors in a comfortable, home like environment. Residents receive personal assistance from our loving trained staff to continue leading healthy, independent lives. We our located across the street from our sister center, Westward Trails...
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It is the best community is Tyler. The caregivers are very friendly and they treat my parents like family. The food is good and they offer a variety. We chose this community I liked the looks of it and...
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.
Prestige Estates exemplifies the essence of luxury assisted living in in the details of our community. The small touches of updated decor, gorgeous ground with beautiful landscaping, spectacular meals prepared with fresh ingredients every day. Being locally owned and operated, we are in-tune to...
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I would recommend Meadow Lake to others. We picked them because of the location, overall facility environment, tour staff were not pushy, all of my questions were pleasantly answered
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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From start to finish Brookdale in Palestine made our process easy. The entire staff is friendly and welcomed our mom with genuine hearts. The things that I love about this facility is their staff has worked...
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.
Sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. In our community, located in Palestine, Texas, you can connect with others who share similar interests so you can enjoy a vibrant life. Jump into a busy social calendar and a life of independence...
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The life care people comes in to check on loved one, each week. The interaction with the staff, has been great. The staff greets us and knows us by name when we visit. According to, my loved one the food and...
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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.
Trinity Timbers Assisted Living, located in Longview, Texas, provides a unique environment with personalized services designed to meet the needs of every resident. Trinity Timbers is the perfect balance of the comforts of home with the support services needed.Imagine your life calling Trinity...
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The price, location, cleanliness, services offered and people are why we chose it. I would recommend to a friend but tell them to stay involved, visit frequently and keep close tabs on everything.Friendly...
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.
Get on the fast track to a relaxing life filled with friends and fun at Dogwood Trails, where our goal is to provide an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating for all residents. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Palestine, Texas, is tucked...
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My parents [name removed] and [name removed]lived at assisted living in Longview for 15 months and independent living for 4 years. I can't say enough of the staff and care they gave to them. Thanks so much...
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.
At Arabella of Longview, we offer a perfect blend of living options: Retirement Homes/cottages and apartments for independent living as well as assisted living and memory care all come together in this one-of-a-kind master planned retirement community. We pride ourselves on top-tier service and...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. They are really nice and treat my loved one very well. My loved one really likes the staff. The food tastes really good according to my loved...
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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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We loved all the people. Even after our loved one passed on, we missed the staff. They are all so precious. We never found anything to be unclean or anything. It's just a beautiful place. I would highly...
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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We’ve lived at Buckner Westminster Place for eight years. This is the most complete senior living complex in Longview, Tx. It has Independent Living apartments and patio homes, Assisted Living apartments,...
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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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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
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.
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.
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in New Salem, TX
The average cost of senior living in New Salem is $3,658 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garrison, TX with an average of $3,486 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Salem, TX vs. nearby cities
New Salem, TX
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Salem, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Salem vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in New Salem, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in New Salem
Recent reviews for independent living in New Salem
Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in Palestine, TX
4.0
Very friendly staff. Memory care area a bit isolated but rooms nice and large. Food in memory care was not that great and served on paper plates and didn't seem very nutritious. Director was very nice and easy to work with.
Brookdale Palestine
4.9
Brookdale Palestine is the BEST. They treat the patients like family. I have been at peace knowing they will take care of my sister. The staff are wonderful with the patients. I have had my sister in several facilities. AND HANDS DOWN BROOKDALE PALESTINE IS THE BEST. The food is awesome. They ...
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New Salem independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Salem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Salem, 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 New Salem 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 New Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Salem, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in New Salem 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 New Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Salem, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
47.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Salem 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 New Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Salem, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park and Garden Estates of Tyler are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Salem, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near New Salem, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in New Salem, Texas are Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park and Garden Estates of Tyler. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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