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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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I have been extremely disappointed with the medical alert system. The signal does not connect in the bathroom area, and is sporadic in the other areas. The response time is less than ideal. The food...
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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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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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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We are very pleased! Initially the price is what made us choose Hawkins Creek. It wasn't the least expensive but wasn't the highest price. The feel of the place fits my mother in laws lifestyle. Staff is...
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.
Live the sweet life at Hawkins Creek, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Longview, Texas. Our community offers down-home living that incorporates the coziness of lovingly appointed apartments with the convenience of experienced professionals and an excellent location. Our caring...
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I'm so happy that I chose Arabella of Longview as my home ??. The staff is professional, but friendly. We are like family here. The only problem I might have is the percentage of rate increase! I love living...
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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We chose Harrison House because it was the first one I looked at. I needed to get him into someplace quickly and they had availability. The room sizes at the facility are plenty of space for what he needs....
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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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The staff really work hard at making Mom welcome and feel at home. This is a great fit for our family. I wish there were more activities to keep the residents occupied. The food is great, they really work...
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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 more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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Very nice clean place. People are great. Staff is very helpful and the other residents are friendly. It seems to be a good value and mom has settled in well. The location in Canton is nice.and peaceful.
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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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: 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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Gardens At Hawkins Explore The Gardens At Hawkins, an assisted living community located in Hawkins, Texas. We're located in a quaint, country-like town nestled into a wooded area and just minutes from US Highway 80. You'll find our residents enjoy a large, landscaped property that's split...
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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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i have a family member that has been there for years and i go weekly i love the staff and resident there and the place is always clean and homey i actually eat there sometimes and the food is very good
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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Wesley Oaks in Gilmer has been amazing, they get 10 out of 5 stars! It is a wonderful place. I would absolutely recommend this facility to anyone who is looking for care for their loved ones. It has been a...
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.
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Wesley house is clean, appealing to the eye, and well kept. The price is within all other facilities I have seen. It does not have the medicine smell as in some other facilities. The staff is responsive to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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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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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: 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.
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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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I am very happy here at this community. The staff is excellent and very caring. The meals that are served are good. They do offer activities to those who want to participate. I do recommend this community...
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.

Cost of independent living in Wood County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Wood County is $3,496 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emory, TX with an average of $3,215 per month.

Independent living costs in Wood County, TX, vs. nearby counties

Wood County, TX
$3,496/mo
$3,531/mo
$3,526/mo

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

Wood County, TX
$3,496/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Wood County, TX, vs. other senior living options

$3,718/mo
Independent Living
$3,496/mo

Independent living costs in Wood County, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,447/mo
Studio
$3,715/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,695/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,086/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,149/mo

Senior living costs in Wood County 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: Wood County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWood County, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,496/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,718/mo$4,821/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,718/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wood County, TX:$3,496/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wood County, TX:$3,718/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wood County, TX:$3,718/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Wood County

Recent reviews for independent living in Wood County

The Oaks Assisted Living in Tyler, TX

5.0
The very best in Tyler.

The Bradford House in Gilmer, TX

4.6
They are an assisted living community with efficiency style apartments. It's a lot smaller; they have 33 people. They were good, but the transportation was a problem. It seems like everywhere they say that they can accommodate transportation for dialysis, but then when it comes down to it, they ...
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Parkview on Hollybrook in Longview, TX

5.0
We put my 93 year old dad in Parkview on Hollybrook 2 months ago. We were nervous and sad but after watching Parkview take excellent care of my dad we are no longer nervous. They take very good care of him. My dad is in Memory Care. The food is excellent, it's clean, they have lots of activities ...
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Wood County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood County, 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 Wood County 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 Wood County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wood County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Wood County 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 Wood County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wood County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood County 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 Wood County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wood County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
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32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park and Garden Estates of Tyler are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wood County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 83 independent living facilities near Wood County, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wood County, 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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