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Assisted living costs in Merit average about $4,638 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 262 communities in Merit. Our detailed directory has 7396 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as McKinney, Wylie and Princeton.

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, 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.
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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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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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, 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, 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.
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They are doing a very good job so far. It's clean, and everyone is friendly, they take good care of the residents. I can't really think of anything that needs to be improved or done better. They have a good...
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.
Silver Gardens is a different environment for your loved one that suffers from Alzheimer's or Dementia. Located in Irving, TX, our senior care program offers a quiet, structured environment rather than an over stimulating home where your loved one will get agitated or confused. Silver Gardens has...
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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: 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, 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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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
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Anthology of Highland Park, located steps away from Al Biernat's and the shops of Highland Park. This location is close to ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and exploration. The 11-story high-rise senior living community offers residents spacious private apartments and exceptional...
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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
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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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Overall, the experience was positive. The staff really seem to care about the residents, and the nurses are proactive in reaching out to the families with progress reports and suggestions. I would definitely...
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.
Live Oak Senior Living is nestled in the beautiful Denison, Texas, conveniently located near many of the major medical centers in town. Our welcoming, home like atmosphere and friendly staff are beyond compare. You can live the pampered lifestyle of being served home- style meals prepared by our...
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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: 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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Merit, TX

The average cost of senior living in Merit is $4,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockwall, TX with an average of $4,562 per month.

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

Merit, TX
$4,638/mo
$4,569/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,638/mo
$6,295/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,521/mo
Studio
$4,177/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,195/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,590/mo

Senior living costs in Merit 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: Merit, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerit, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,638/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,295/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,816/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Merit, TX:$4,638/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Merit, TX:$6,295/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Merit, TX:$2,816/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merit, 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 Merit.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merit

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merit

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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The Tradition - Prestonwood in Dallas, TX

4.9
My wife and I are pleased with the services provided by The Tradition. The management consists of trained and experienced professionals. The food service is excellent. Food quality is consistently very good. Activities and entertainemnt are exceptional.

Merit review score based on 1,326 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1326 reviews of 262 Merit assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merit 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

Merit review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Merit, TX262 facilities
8.4
Rockwall, TX341 facilities
8.0
Dallas, TX236 facilities

Review subcategories for Merit 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 1,326 reviews of 262 Merit assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merit 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.
Merit, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Merit assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merit assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merit, 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 Merit 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 Merit that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merit 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 Merit Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.6%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merit 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 Merit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Merit 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 Merit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
56.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merit 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 Merit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merit, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
66%
48%
Dances
Dances
47.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Merit

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 Merit protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Avalon Memory Care - Allen, Garland Serenity Home and Avalon Memory Care - Royal Circle are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merit, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 262 assisted living facilities near Merit, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Merit, Texas are Avalon Memory Care - Allen, Avalon Memory Care - Royal Circle and Silvermark Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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