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Assisted living costs in Gun Barrel City average about $4,019 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 84 communities in Gun Barrel City. Our detailed directory has 1797 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Canton, Kaufman and Mabank.

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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Staff are helpful, but others need to know that this is independent living. One has to have their own medical care provider independent from Autumn Leaves. The chef could be a bit more adventurous. We give...
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.
Autumn Leaves is a small and intimate senior living community with a big heart.The atmosphere at Autumn Leaves is one of the most important elements for our residents and it’s the exact thing that sets us apart from other senior living communities in the area. Because Autumn Leaves has a genuine,...
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It is the best community is Tyler. The caregivers are very friendly and they treat my parents like family. The food is good and they offer a variety. We chose this community I liked the looks of it and...
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.
Prestige Estates exemplifies the essence of luxury assisted living in in the details of our community. The small touches of updated decor, gorgeous ground with beautiful landscaping, spectacular meals prepared with fresh ingredients every day. Being locally owned and operated, we are in-tune to...
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My interaction with Sharon and Dusty was always pleasant. My mom seems very adjusted there too. I would absolutely recommend Mercer Terrace to others, it's peaceful and serene.
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.
The heartbeat of Mercer Place is our caring staff and homelike senior living community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. Residents can engage in...
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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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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.
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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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: 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.
Quality care should be not be the exception, it should be the rule. At Seago Manor, it is. When your family member is experiencing healthcare challenges, you want to know that they will receive quality care from competent professionals. Located just east of Dallas, Seago Manor is a 90-bed...
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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.
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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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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.
Angels of Hands is an Assisted Living and Adult Day Care geared to serving male residents only.Mission:To provide a wide range of professional, high quality health care service while ensuring compassionate care designed to optimize every patient’s dignity, autonomy and comfort.•1 story...
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: 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.
Photo of Greenbrier Nursing of Tyler
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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Our patient was not getting adequate care at Ashford Hall Nursing Center. A social worker at a hospital agreed and worked to find a better place. That Place was Sipia Select. Our patient is much improved due...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
Bethel Senior Care is a Registered Nurse owned and managed Assisted Living for seniors in a small home-like setting. We are licensed for 8 residents. Our small setting enables us to provide one-on-one care. We have been caring for seniors in the same location since 2008.We pride ourselves in...

Cost of assisted living in Gun Barrel City, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gun Barrel City is $4,019 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mabank, TX with an average of $4,019 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gun Barrel City, TX, vs. state and national averages

Gun Barrel City, TX
$4,019/mo
$4,569/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Gun Barrel City, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,019/mo
$6,049/mo

Assisted living costs in Gun Barrel City, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,560/mo
Studio
$3,782/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,893/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,587/mo

Senior living costs in Gun Barrel City 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: Gun Barrel City, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGun Barrel City, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,019/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,049/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,141/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Gun Barrel City, TX:$4,019/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Gun Barrel City, TX:$6,049/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Gun Barrel City, TX:$3,141/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gun Barrel City, 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 Gun Barrel City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gun Barrel City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gun Barrel City

Prestige Estates in Tyler, TX

5.0
My mom has been at Prestige for a couple of months. Although it’s a hard transition to go from your home to assisted living I feel that the staff went way beyond to make that as comfortable as possible. I love the staff , facility & the food is great. On a scale of 1-5 I would gladly give them a ...
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Silver Creek Garland

4.9
We moved our parents into assisted living at Silver Creek nearly 3 years ago when my mom came out of rehab for a hip replacement. Our dad could no longer take care of her (she also had MS and was developing some dementia) and their house, yard, shop, pool himself. The Silver Creek staff has been ...
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Gun Barrel City review score based on 294 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 294 reviews of 84 Gun Barrel City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gun Barrel City 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

Gun Barrel City review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Gun Barrel City 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 294 reviews of 84 Gun Barrel City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gun Barrel City 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.
Gun Barrel City, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.2
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Activities
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Gun Barrel City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gun Barrel City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gun Barrel City, 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 Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gun Barrel City 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 Gun Barrel City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gun Barrel City, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gun Barrel City

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 Gun Barrel City protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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