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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ben Wheeler, TX
Assisted living costs in Ben Wheeler average about $3,801 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 50 communities in Ben Wheeler. Our detailed directory has 628 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Tyler, Canton and Lindale.
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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...
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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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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...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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: 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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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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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 assisted living 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 Assisted Living in Ben Wheeler, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ben Wheeler, TX vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ben Wheeler, TX by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ben Wheeler, TX
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ben Wheeler
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ben Wheeler
Brookdale Palestine
4.9
Brookdale Palestine is the BEST. They treat the patients like family. I have been at peace knowing they will take care of my sister. The staff are wonderful with the patients. I have had my sister in several facilities. AND HANDS DOWN BROOKDALE PALESTINE IS THE BEST. The food is awesome. They ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Supportive and accommodating staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and caring nature of the staff across various communities, such as Atria Copeland, Hopkins Court, and Meadow Lake Retirement Community. They are accommodating to residents' needs and make the transition process smoother. Some families at Brookdale Pa ...
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Thoughtfully designed activities. Activities are a key aspect of senior living communities, as mentioned in reviews for Pegasus Landing of Forney, Garden Estates of Tyler, and Autumn Wind Senior Living. Residents participate in a range of activities tailored to their interests, such as craft rooms, bingo, exercise classes, ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Cleanliness and maintenance are important concerns for seniors and their families, as shared in reviews for Pegasus Landing of Forney, Brookdale Tyler East, and Wesley House of Lindale. Communities prioritize cleanliness and regularly maintain their facilities to ensure a comfortable and w ...
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Individually catered nutrition. Nutritious meals are essential for seniors, and communities like Pegasus Landing of Forney, Garden Estates of Tyler, and Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care prioritize individualized meal plans. They accommodate dietary restrictions and food preferences to ensure residents recei ...
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Engaged and responsive management. Effective communication between residents, families, and management is crucial, as mentioned in reviews for Pegasus Landing of Forney, Brookdale Tyler East, and Country Place Senior Living of Canton - Pine. Communities have responsive management teams that address concerns, ensure care nee ...
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Peaceful and homelike environments. A sense of familiarity and comfort is essential in senior living communities, as mentioned in reviews for Countryside Senior Living- Athens, Hopkins Court, and Brookdale Palestine. Communities offer cozy living spaces, engaging social areas, and homelike atmospheres that residents and fami ...
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Ben Wheeler review score based on 125 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 125 reviews of 47 Ben Wheeler assisted living 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 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
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Review subcategories for Ben Wheeler 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 125 reviews of 47 Ben Wheeler assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ben Wheeler 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.Ben Wheeler, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Ben Wheeler assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ben Wheeler assisted 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 care services in Ben Wheeler 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 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%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.6%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.1%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ben Wheeler 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 Ben Wheeler Assisted Living 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%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ben Wheeler 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 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%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
21.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ben Wheeler 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 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%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
38.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ben Wheeler 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 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%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.4%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
38.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ben Wheeler
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 Ben Wheeler 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 Ben Wheeler, Texas. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Ben Wheeler, Texas is Atria Willow Park. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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