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Memory care in Ben Wheeler offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Ben Wheeler is about $3,801 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 50 communities, read 628 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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From start to finish Brookdale in Palestine made our process easy. The entire staff is friendly and welcomed our mom with genuine hearts. The things that I love about this facility is their staff has worked...
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.
Sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. In our community, located in Palestine, Texas, you can connect with others who share similar interests so you can enjoy a vibrant life. Jump into a busy social calendar and a life of independence...
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The staff absolutely go above and beyond. The director drove to a different city to find my dad so he could follow her back to the facility.
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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
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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.
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...
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
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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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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.
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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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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
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of memory care in Ben Wheeler, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ben Wheeler is $3,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alba, TX with an average of $3,329 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ben Wheeler, TX vs. nearby cities

Ben Wheeler, TX
$3,801/mo
$3,814/mo

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

Ben Wheeler, TX
$3,801/mo
$4,926/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ben Wheeler vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,801/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ben Wheeler, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,632/mo
Studio
$4,081/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,841/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,472/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,259/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Ben Wheeler

Recent reviews for memory care in Ben Wheeler

The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living

4.9
What initially drew us to The Hamptons at Pineforest was the location, it is close to my mom and that was important to keep them close by so they could visit often. We have really liked the staff so far, they have been friendly and helpful in every way imaginable and we would definitely ...
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The Oaks Assisted Living in Tyler, TX

5.0
The very best in Tyler.

Pegasus Landing of Forney

5.0
My father is in this facility. The staff is so friendly and courteous. He always tells me how Tony is so funny and keeps him comfortable. I 100% recommend this facility!!

Ben Wheeler review score based on 125 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 125 reviews of 47 Ben Wheeler memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ben Wheeler review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Ben Wheeler review score compared against nearby cities

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Ben Wheeler, TX47 facilities
8.3
Callender Lake, TX7 facilities
7.9
Van, TX50 facilities

Review subcategories for Ben Wheeler memory care

When memory care 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 125 reviews of 47 Ben Wheeler memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ben Wheeler resident and family memory care 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.
Ben Wheeler, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Ben Wheeler memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ben Wheeler memory care 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 care services in Ben Wheeler memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ben Wheeler that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.2%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ben Wheeler memory care

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 Ben Wheeler Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.8%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ben Wheeler memory care

Memory care 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.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ben Wheeler memory care

Our memory care 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.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
38.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ben Wheeler memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ben Wheeler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.2%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
38.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ben Wheeler, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 50 memory care facilities near Ben Wheeler, Texas. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Ben Wheeler, Texas is Atria Willow Park. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 50 memory care facilities near you in Ben Wheeler, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ben Wheeler, Texas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ben Wheeler, Texas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Ben Wheeler, Texas ranges from $1900 to $7265. The average Memory Care cost in Ben Wheeler, Texas is $3,801. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ben Wheeler, Texas typically starts at $1900. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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