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The cost of independent living in Ben Wheeler is about $3,697 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 64 options. Read 673 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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I found it to be comfortable. Activities were provided. The home is being upgraded and looking very inviting. My room was very large with a kitchenette and bathroom. House keeping comes weekly. Both shifts...
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.
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.
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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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.
As Palestine’s premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities, and services, while only minutes away from historical landmarks,...
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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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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...
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: 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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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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Free State CrestwoodLocated in beautiful East Texas, you’ll find Free State Crestwood Assisted Living, a Senior Care Centers assisted living facility. With a variety of attractive residential living options, it’s the perfect choice for those who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle, but...
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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...
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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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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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...
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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
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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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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Ben Wheeler, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ben Wheeler is $3,697 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grand Saline, TX with an average of $3,352 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ben Wheeler, TX vs. nearby cities

Ben Wheeler, TX
$3,697/mo
$3,388/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ben Wheeler, TX vs. the state and national average

Ben Wheeler, TX
$3,697/mo
$4,158/mo
U.S. national average
$4,118/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ben Wheeler vs. other types of senior living

$3,900/mo
Independent Living
$3,697/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ben Wheeler, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,614/mo
Studio
$3,955/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,839/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,364/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,810/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Ben Wheeler

Recent reviews for independent living in Ben Wheeler

Dogwood Trails in Palestine, TX

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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.

The Oaks Assisted Living in Tyler, TX

5.0
The very best in Tyler.

Country Place Senior Living of Canton - Pine

4.6
The manager and nurse came and visited my Dad 100 miles away to ensure he would do well at their facility. Very grateful to them. The staff were very professional and caring of my Dad. They were engaged with all their residents. I highly recommend the facility and the staff.

Ben Wheeler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ben Wheeler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ben Wheeler, 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 Ben Wheeler 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 Ben Wheeler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.6%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.3%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ben Wheeler 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 Ben Wheeler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.4%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ben Wheeler 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 Ben Wheeler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
47%
Dances
Dances
35.6%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ben Wheeler, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 64 independent living facilities near Ben Wheeler, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ben Wheeler, Texas are 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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