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Assisted living costs in Cherokee County average about $4,096 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 48 communities in Cherokee County. Our detailed directory has 606 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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 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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5 stars for all categories. When we were looking, the thing that stuck out the most about Wesley House of Lindale was the rooms, they are great! The porches that they have are wonderful. The staff have...
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.
Wesley House Assisted Living was built in 2011 and was purchased by Wesley Partners, in 20212. Wesley Partners is a family-owned company that has been in the healthcare business for 42 years and is proud to provide alternative living options to people who are unable to, or no longer want to live...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Photo of The Arbor Assisted Living & Memory Care
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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
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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We toured this location while looking into options for our loved one. It was a very nice looking place, it was clean and the staff we met were friendly. The activities in particular looked impressive, they...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab of Tyler, Texas has proudly served East Texas for over 30 years! Greenbrier is a participating member of the Chamber of Commerce and recently had a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of a new rehab unit. We are located right off Loop 323 in a quiet neighborhood...
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We thought she had good care there, they have everything there. She was in the memory care unit and it was really good, for locally in Tyler that was the best they had to offer. I would say good things about...
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.
Photo of SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Lufkin
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Lufkin, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. We also...
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Moved mom in during the pandemic, many options and activities were closed. As they are starting up she has met some new friends and is settling in nicely.
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, 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.
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.
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Very nice place, friendly, helpful staff, and nice rooms. Lovely grounds, with nice outdoor areas to walk or sit. Several levels of living facilities. I highly recommend Oak Wood Place if you are looking...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Cherokee County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $4,096 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Enterprise, TX with an average of $3,962 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, TX vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, TX
$4,096/mo
$4,090/mo
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, TX vs. the state and national average

Cherokee County, TX
$4,096/mo
$4,798/mo
U.S. national average
$4,673/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,096/mo
$4,096/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,881/mo
Studio
$4,361/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,145/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,809/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,995/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cherokee County, TX

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cherokee County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cherokee County

The Oaks Assisted Living in Tyler, TX

5.0
The very best in Tyler.

East Texas Alf Reunion Inn, LLC in Tyler, TX

5.0
They have activities but he doesn't participate because he's antisocial. Before his wife died they had actually lived there before so he wanted to come back. They're smaller than most places so they can pay more attention to things, they're also a local company so there was the local touch ...
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Meadowview Place in Nacogdoches, TX

5.0
I live in Nacogdoches and work at SFA. My mother lived in Louisiana, we where in a hurry to find her a place. The people here helped us very quickly, we got my mother in and settled within a few days. Its always clean and smells good. My mother is always doing something when I go up there . The ...
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Cherokee County review score based on 113 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 113 reviews of 42 Cherokee County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cherokee County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cherokee County review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Cherokee County, TX42 facilities
8.1
Rusk, TX47 facilities
7.7
Gallatin, TX53 facilities

Review subcategories for Cherokee County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 113 reviews of 42 Cherokee County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cherokee County, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Cherokee County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cherokee County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cherokee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherokee County, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.9%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.5%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.2%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.4%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cherokee County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee County, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.2%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County assisted 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 assisted living communities in Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cherokee County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cherokee County protect seniors.

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Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cherokee County, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 48 assisted living facilities near Cherokee County, Texas. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Cherokee County, Texas are Atria Willow Park and Garden Estates of Tyler. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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