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Assisted living costs in Howard average about $4,686 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 280 communities in Howard. Our detailed directory has 8033 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: 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.
The decisions surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia’s are some of the most difficult that a family must make. Oak Hollow Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is specially designed and devoted exclusively to the care of those suffering from this disease and other memory loss. We are a...
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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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This company is great! Sue came out for a two-hour interview for the care that I needed and how she would provide the care I was looking for. There was no charge for the interview. They sent a very caring...
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 believe this is a good place for my mom and I have been happy with the care that is provided. The staff and caregivers are friendly, helpful and attentive. I have no complaints about the facility being...
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.
A little TLC can go a long way sometimes. In terms of lifestyle and care, you will need to be sure that your elderly relative is able to live the life that they want to live. The best way to do this is through the help of TLC for Seniors, an adult living facility that allows you to get the most...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
Photo of Murray Senior Care Homes, LLC
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: 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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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.
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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, 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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Howard, TX

The average cost of senior living in Howard is $4,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garrett, TX with an average of $3,919 per month.

Assisted living costs in Howard, TX, vs. nearby cities

Howard, TX
$4,686/mo
$4,558/mo
$4,591/mo

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

Howard, TX
$4,686/mo
$4,773/mo
U.S. national average
$4,702/mo

Assisted living costs in Howard, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,686/mo
$4,889/mo

Assisted living costs in Howard, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,802/mo
Private
$5,222/mo
Studio
$5,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,069/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,024/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,602/mo

Senior living costs in Howard 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: Howard, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHoward, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,686/mo$4,773/mo$4,702/mo
Memory Care$4,889/mo$4,940/mo$4,951/mo
Independent Living$3,969/mo$4,243/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Howard, TX:$4,686/mo
Texas:$4,773/mo
U.S.:$4,702/mo
Memory Care
Howard, TX:$4,889/mo
Texas:$4,940/mo
U.S.:$4,951/mo
Independent Living
Howard, TX:$3,969/mo
Texas:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howard, TX

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What families are saying about assisted living in Howard

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howard

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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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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Mayberry Gardens in Garland, TX

4.7
These answers are based on the previous owners. It's only been a month or two since the new owner took over. I've been quite pleased over the past year. Management has always been quick to respond to any problems. They maintain quality personnel who have such loving personalities. I won't say ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and friendly staff. Reviews from communities Autumn Leaves, Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living, The Waterford on Cooper, Abba Care Assisted Living, and Mustang Creek Estates Sachse praise the staff for their care and friendliness towards residents. They go above and beyond to ensure the well-being and happ ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Communities Signature Pointe, Meadowood Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Tumwater Meadows AFH provide a wide range of activities for their residents, including games, crafts, religious services, and outings. These activities help residents stay engaged and socially connected.
Individualized care plans. Communities Walnut Place - AL/MC, Brookdale Pecan Park, and Village on the Park Plano offer personalized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs. This individualized approach ensures that every resident receives the attention and assistance they require.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews for communities The Plaza at Edgemere, Juniper Village at Preston Hollow, and Brookdale Eden Estates highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining a welcoming and hygienic living environment.
Accessible and responsive management. Management at communities Brookdale Watauga, Meadowood Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Duncanville Senior Living are described as accessible and responsive to residents and their families. They make themselves available to address concerns and ensure that everyone feels heard and valu ...
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Secure environment. Communities Appletree Court, A Vitality Living Community, Monticello West, and Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care provide a secure living environment for their residents. This peace of mind is important for both residents and their families, ensuring that everyone feels safe and ...
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Howard review score based on 1,336 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1336 reviews of 246 Howard assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howard 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

Howard review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Howard, TX246 facilities
8.5
Bardwell, TX235 facilities
8.4
Ennis, TX276 facilities

Review subcategories for Howard 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 1,336 reviews of 246 Howard assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Howard 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.
Howard, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
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4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Howard assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard, 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 Howard 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 Howard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Howard 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 Howard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard 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 Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard 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 Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howard, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
55.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard 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 Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howard, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
67.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howard

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

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Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Waxahachie and Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Howard, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 280 assisted living facilities near Howard, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Howard, Texas are Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield, Avalon Memory Care - Garland and Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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