10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wilmer, TX

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Cost of independent living in Wilmer, TX

The average cost of senior living in Wilmer is $4,512 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waxahachie, TX with an average of $3,310 per month.

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

Wilmer, TX

$4,512/mo

Hutchins, TX

$3,669/mo

Ferris, TX

$4,520/mo

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

Wilmer, TX

$4,512/mo

Texas state

$4,318/mo

U.S. national average

$4,017/mo

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

Assisted Living

$4,358/mo

Memory Care

$5,538/mo

Independent Living

$4,512/mo

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

Semi-Private

$1,780/mo

Studio

$2,329/mo

1 Bedroom

$2,923/mo

2 Bedroom

$3,750/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$4,501/mo

Senior living costs in Wilmer 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: Wilmer, TX

Column state: Texas

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Wilmer, TX	Texas	U.S.
Independent Living	$4,512/mo	$4,318/mo	$4,017/mo
Assisted Living	$4,358/mo	$4,820/mo	$4,558/mo
Memory Care	$5,538/mo	$5,002/mo	$4,794/mo

Independent Living

Wilmer, TX:$4,512/mo

Texas:$4,318/mo

U.S.:$4,017/mo

Assisted Living

Wilmer, TX:$4,358/mo

Texas:$4,820/mo

U.S.:$4,558/mo

Memory Care

Wilmer, TX:$5,538/mo

Texas:$5,002/mo

U.S.:$4,794/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Wilmer

Recent reviews for independent living in Wilmer

The Tradition - Prestonwood in Dallas, TX

4.9

A resident here for 10 years. I cannot imagine these past 10 years without the friends and care received here. For your sake and that of your caring family, this is where you need to be!

Everleigh Forestwood 55+ Apartment Homes in Dallas, TX

4.8

I think it is great. Everybody is close knit like a family. I have never been any place like this where all of the residents have joined together. Before COVID, the food was really good and it was fun. On Friday nights, we would have wine and different types of food. It was always a nice ...

The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0

This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...

Wilmer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilmer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilmer, 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 Wilmer 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 Wilmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Wilmer, TXNational

Nutritionist / dietician

26.9%

20.5%

Low / no sodium

52.4%

34.1%

No sugar

48.2%

31.5%

Vegetarian

43.5%

33.6%

Pureed meals

18%

8.1%

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Availability of select dining options in Wilmer 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 Wilmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Wilmer, TXNational

Professional chef

51.2%

36.5%

Restaurant style dining

62.6%

43.5%

Room service

57.9%

36.9%

Anytime dining

27.7%

17.4%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilmer 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 Wilmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Wilmer, TXNational

Activity director

68.7%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

45.7%

28.4%

Community service programs

46.5%

32.8%

Devotional activities on-site

69.3%

49.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

76.2%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

72.3%

54.9%

Piano or organ

61.5%

43.1%

Arts and crafts center

56.8%

37.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

59%

41.7%

Clubs / games / karaoke

70.9%

47.5%

Live performances

74.2%

47.3%

Dances

49.6%

32.6%

Fitness center

49.3%

39.8%

Fitness classes

70.4%

47%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas, Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield and Village on the Park Plano are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wilmer, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 447 independent living facilities near Wilmer, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Wilmer, Texas are Dogwood Estates, The Watermark at Broadway Cityview and Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wilmer, TX

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

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