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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Refuge, TX
If you’re looking for independent living in the Refuge 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 Refuge. 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 25 independent living facilities in Refuge, 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 Palestine, Alto and Latexo.
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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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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.
Meadowview Place is located in Nacogdoches, Texas. We are three miles north of Stephen F. Austin University. Nacogdoches is home to many historical sites and museums as well as historic downtown with its many shops and restaurants. We offer transportation to downtown as well as other nearby parks...
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It is the best available.There is a large number of retirees, medical care is available and nice support system with friends, and churches. We picked this community, because this is my loved ones home...
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.
Open since 2007 and newly renovated in 2022, Magnolia Court is a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the Nacogdoches area that serves Appleby, Chireno, Redfield, Nacogdoches County, and beyond. Nacogdoches is rich in tradition and history. Nicknamed “The Oldest Town in Texas” it...
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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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[Removed] has been a God send. She is extremely caring. I haven't met a staff member there that isn't. I am loving the sense of relief I feel knowing my grandma is being cared for just as I would care for...
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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.
Enchanted Pines offers assisted living services to seniors in historical Crockett, Texas. Our assisted living community is located a short distance from the beauty and history of Crockett, giving our residents plenty of options for outings. Enchanted Pines is the perfect place for anyone looking...
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Our loved one has been very happy here. She was very happy, they asked her what she wanted and cooked her a birthday meal. I do know they are trying their hardest with everything that is going on with...
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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 Place Senior Living is truly a unique concept in assisted living – one that offers residents a high level of choice and independence, with engaging activities, personalized care and fantastic dining. Upon entering a Country Place residence, guests are greeted by warm staff members or...
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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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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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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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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
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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: 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, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: 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: 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
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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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Cost of independent living in Refuge, TX
The average cost of senior living in Refuge is $3,591 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lovelady, TX with an average of $3,367 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Refuge, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Refuge, TX vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Refuge
Recent reviews for independent living in Refuge
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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Refuge independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Refuge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Refuge, 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 Refuge 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 Refuge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Refuge, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Refuge 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 Refuge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Refuge, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Refuge 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 Refuge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Refuge, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
19%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
46.1%
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