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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ellis County, TX

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Assisted living costs in Ellis County average about $4,865 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 338 communities in Ellis County. Our detailed directory has 10421 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: 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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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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I am so glad that I called A Place for Mom. Thank You. I found the Weismer House, [Removed] Weismer to be exact. She sent me an email that I felt was sincere and invited me to meet her and her Home care...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: 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.
Weismer House is a senior living community in Dallas, Texas.
Photo of Gracious Care Home - Carrollwood
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: 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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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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Photo of Mustang Creek Estates-Bldgs. A, C and E
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: 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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It hasn't been very long but we are very happy with them so far. It's clean and the staff is friendly. The food is good, we haven't had any complaints.It's a clean, well kept community, and they do a great...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: 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.
HYGIEIA RCH is a residential care home in Plano, TX, located in Collin County. Plano is a growing community that has consistently been named a safe and clean city. The moderate climate year-round makes it easy to navigate through this beautiful city and participate in a wide range of activities...
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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.
Your vibrant lifestyle begins at Discovery Village Castle Hills! A lively hub for delectable dining, exciting events and entertainment, unique enrichment programs, it’s where care-free living and exceptional care and amenities join together to create comfort and a sense of enjoyment in you or...
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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
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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.
Creekside Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a community that is dedicated to providing a program of care and activity for persons with cognitive limitations related to Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia. We are a free-standing, specialized community, and we offer long-term care, short...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
AvilaCare Senior Living is founded on the belief that kindness enriches lives. Our team is rooted in a rich history of caring for our seniors, both professionally and personally. As an enterprise, we have actively been pursuing excellence for over 23 years. From our extensive and broad history of...
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Cost of assisted living in Ellis County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ellis County is $4,865 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garrett, TX with an average of $4,039 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ellis County, TX, vs. nearby counties

Ellis County, TX
$4,865/mo
$4,675/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellis County, TX, vs. state and national averages

Ellis County, TX
$4,865/mo
$4,741/mo
U.S. national average
$4,760/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellis County, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,865/mo
$5,096/mo

Assisted living costs in Ellis County, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,367/mo
Studio
$4,229/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,119/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,782/mo

Senior living costs in Ellis County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ellis County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllis County, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,865/mo$4,741/mo$4,760/mo
Memory Care$5,096/mo$4,901/mo$5,025/mo
Independent Living$4,169/mo$4,221/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
Ellis County, TX:$4,865/mo
Texas:$4,741/mo
U.S.:$4,760/mo
Memory Care
Ellis County, TX:$5,096/mo
Texas:$4,901/mo
U.S.:$5,025/mo
Independent Living
Ellis County, TX:$4,169/mo
Texas:$4,221/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellis 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 Ellis County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ellis County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellis County

The Wilshire at Burleson

4.0
It's been good overall With the ownership change there have been some hiccups All I keep hearing is: "food supposed to be getting better, but not yet" "seemed to be short staffed" In-laws are slowly adjusting, I keep encouraging to be social and get involved/go down for activities but without ...
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Silverado Southlake

4.0
My dad is doing great, it was a little adjustment at first but going good now. We love the facility. It is bright and airy and there is more for them to do. They were my favorite when touring. I like that they can go outside and walk in the garden when he wants. They also have a mini golf course ...
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The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...
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Ellis County review score based on 1,723 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1723 reviews of 294 Ellis County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellis 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

Ellis County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ellis County, TX294 facilities
8.7
Waxahachie, TX7 facilities
8.4
Bardwell, TX235 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellis 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 1,723 reviews of 294 Ellis County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ellis 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.
Ellis County, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
3.8
Care services
3.7
3.5
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.6
3.4
Activities
3.6
3.4
Value for cost*
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3.4
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Ellis County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellis County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellis County, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.2%
52.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.2%
34.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
52.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ellis 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 Ellis County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellis County, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.5%
51.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.8%
32.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.3%
41.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.3%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellis 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 Ellis County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellis County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.6%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.2%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
57.8%
38%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.2%
36.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellis 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 Ellis County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellis County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
57.8%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33%
18.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellis 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 Ellis County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellis County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.9%
46.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.9%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.5%
30.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.4%
49.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.1%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
41.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.7%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
69%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
49.7%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
24.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.3%
46.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellis 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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ellis County protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Ennis Pointe Senior Living, Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living and Legacy Oaks of Midlothian Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellis County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 338 assisted living facilities near Ellis County, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ellis County, Texas are Avalon Memory Care - Royal Circle, Avalon Memory Care - Keller and Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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