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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Abilene, TX

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Abilene Independent Living Facilities | 112 Reviews
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Last Updated: 3/13/24
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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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Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Abilene, TX
4.3 / 5.0

Electric, cable, and 3 meals a day are all included in the rent. For activities, they have special days where they take you shopping and out to eat. Coming up soon, they're going to have a Senior Prom. They have musical nights where people play the guitar and things. They have yoga class, dominoes, ...

4 / 5.0

The staff is good. My loved one seems to eat the food. Some of the activites is fine but loved one does not really join. It's nice sized room with a spacious closet. We picked this community because it was all inclusive, and they have transportation that takes my loved one to their doctors apointmen...

4.5 / 5.0

Before the pandemic, it was an overall very positive experience, however, because independent and assited living are in the same building, the independent living is also in complete lockdown. The staff are great. The food is pretty good with a good variety. I think mentally this has been really toug...

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I cannot rate the meals and dining because it did not meet my schedule, and when it comes to the activities I cannot comment on that also because I have not been informed of the activities they have going...
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.
Wisteria Place Senior Living and Memory Care Our Senior Living Community offers a full range of lifestyle options so you can live the way you want to live. Our active seniors get to enjoy a large variety of personalized services and exquisitely tailored amenities. We know you’ll feel right at...
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The staff at Chisholm Court are wonderful. They genuinely care and are understanding and loving. The meals are great and housekeeping is excellent. They keep everything clean and smelling nice. I would...
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.
Chisholm Place is located in the heart of Abilene, Texas. Our home is located in a quiet residential community one mile southeast of Abilene Christian University and just 1/2 mile from Woodrow Griffith Lake. Many residents can see our courtyard from their apartments and everyone enjoys walking or...
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I would recommend the facility and everyone from housekeeping to the director have been wonderful. My father-in -law has no complaints. We have not met an unhappy person there and my father in law is a whole...
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.
University Place Retirement is the time to enjoy the things that are truly important to you: family, friends, and your favorite activities. Don't let the burdens of home maintenance, worries about transportation, or the desire for security detract from your well-being and enjoyment of life....
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I would definitely recommend this Independent Liiving facility to others. The staff is very pleasant and easy to work with. The housekeeping is only light housekeeping, but [name removed] does great for what...
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.
INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTERWisteria Place Independent Living Center, the ultimate in independent living, is located nearby our main Senior Living & Memory Care campus. The residents at the retirement community enjoy spacious apartments that provide a comfortable, safe place to live while pampering...
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We picked this community, because of the price. I would recommend it. The apartments are nice. The amenities are refrigerator and microwave in the apartment as well as ceiling fan, personal thermostat,...
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.
Discover a vibrant community at Morada Abilene, offering Assisted Living services in Abilene, Texas. Our experienced staff and friendly residents make everyone feel at home, while our spacious apartment homes provide the perfect place to cozy up at the end of the day. Imagine an apartment home...
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Our loved one was very resistant going into an assisted living community but after a few days when she started to engage with the activities she really opened up and not is happy being there. She also talks...
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.
Not only do Mike and Kathy Cauveaux from Abilene Physical Therapy refer clients from their physical therapy clinic to Lyndale Abilene, Kathy's mom is also a resident of the community. 'Mom wanted to live at Royal Estates and we were supportive of her decision. She is more active now than she has...
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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.
There’s no better place to begin your retirement journey than the Wesley Court community. Nestled on 70 beautifully landscaped acres, Wesley Court is a private residential neighborhood consisting of executive and garden homes, independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, and private...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Abilene, TX

The average cost of senior living in Abilene is 3538.5 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Talpa, TX with an average of 3448.71 per month.

Average cost comparisons near Abilene, TX

Average monthly costs

Abilene, TX

$3,539

Talpa, TX

$3,449

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Wisteria Place, Chisholm Court and University Place Independent Living are the top rated independent living facilities near Abilene, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Abilene, Texas. See the full list.

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