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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Penelope, TX
If you’re looking for independent living in the Penelope area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Penelope. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 50 independent living facilities in Penelope, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West, Hillsboro and Whitney.
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It's been very good. Staff is friendly and helpful. My aunt enjoys the food and is clean and neat. They are not always responsive to my phone calls (I live in another State) but I do usually get thru on a...
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.
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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We chose Chisholm Trail Estates because of the cost and location. They are friendly, attentive and responsive staff that proactively communicates situations and progress of loved ones.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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...
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
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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.
Country Club Retirement Community Assisted Living, CCRC, was designed for people who are ready to make transitions in their life, get a little help with the things that are getting more difficult, yet want to hold on to their independence.CCRC Assisted Living opened June 29, 2009. The Assisted...
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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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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 community is a great place for rehabilitation services. The people were nice and the community was clean. The food was ok and I would recommend this community.
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.
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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 Penelope, TX
The average cost of senior living in Penelope is $4,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Barry, TX with an average of $3,366 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Penelope, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Penelope, TX vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Penelope, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Penelope
Recent reviews for independent living in Penelope
Stoney Brook of Hewitt
4.9
We were very fond of Stoney Brook right away, even though our loved one was not there for very long we were very impressed. They are a small enough community to where the residents will get more one on one care. Overall our loved one was pleased with the meals and dining, and we were pleased ...
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Morada Waxahachie
4.6
We have had Mom at Morada for a few months. From the beginning the staff has been helpful and kind. The ambience really suits my mother, and my sisters and I are pleased with our choice of assisted living for her.
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.
Penelope independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penelope independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penelope, 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 Penelope 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 Penelope partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penelope, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Penelope 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 Penelope communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penelope, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penelope 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 Penelope offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penelope, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield, Arbor House of Waco and Brookdale Lakeshore are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penelope, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Penelope, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Penelope, Texas are Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield, Arbor House of Waco and Midtowne Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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