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Assisted living costs in Smith County average about $4,020 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 17 communities in Smith County. Our detailed directory has 455 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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77 Floor plans available
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my loved one was here for many years. she went from independent to assisted with an easy transition. unfortunately she needed memory care so we moved her. we have been nothing but grateful and happy with...
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.
Atria Willow Park is conveniently located in the heart of Tyler, minutes from popular restaurants and shopping areas. Residents enjoy a three-acre park with an outdoor kitchen, putting green, fountain and walking trail, and plenty of space for the concerts and other outdoor events. Transportation...
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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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73 reviews
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73 reviews
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You must be able to transfer yourself to stay there. They charge extra if you want to eat in your room. She didn't like the food much. Location and price are great!
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.
Garden Estates of Tyler has been serving seniors for over twenty years. Our tenured staff are passionate about resident care and dignity. We have been voted 2018 Best Assisted Living by senioradvisor.com. To see for yourself, visit our Facebook page for a snapshot of our residents in action. ...
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Photo of Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care
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9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
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The staff at Oak Hills Terrace has been amazing. They obviously truly care for the residents and management calls with any changes in her condition when they notice something. We will always be grateful for...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Can it really be different? Yes. Our unique community is designed with the residents in mind, showcasing a new concept in memory care that provides an atmosphere that is inviting and comfortable for both your loved one and you. Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care Residence feels more like you are in...
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Photo of Brookdale Tyler South
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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49 reviews
9.1
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49 reviews
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Well I have only spoken with one of the directors when I was considering the place for my grandmother. However I found it to be clean, well staffed and well managed. At least this was my impression the few...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
As you and your family consider memory care for your loved one, we can help. At our dedicated memory care community in Tyler, Texas, we have the experience to understand the complexity of Alzheimer’s and dementia at every stage. Memory care services in a safe, comfortable, home-like environment...
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Photo of Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.0
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44 reviews
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My mother was at Azalea Trails for only a month. I was very impressed with how clean and friendly it was. I live in Missouri, so I never had a chance to visit while my mother was in residence there. At...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Azalea Trails, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Tyler area. Residents have many opportunities to participate in a...
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Photo of Brookdale Tyler East
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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35 reviews
8.5
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35 reviews
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We chose Brookdale Tyler East because staff were friendly, caring, they had good food and nice rooms. The patients are very secure. It gives us a lot of peace of mind. It's a very good place to put your...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The assisted living lifestyle at our community provides a safe, carefree setting for you to live your redefined independence without the inconvenient burdens of home ownership. Indeed, our apartment-style community offers all the conveniences of home without any of the work. Our assisted living...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.3
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34 reviews
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The staff were excellent and very helpful and caring...I think that is what trickles down and makes the overall experience good. Yes -definitely would recommend
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.
At Atria Copeland, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of hospitality, independence, and exceptional service. This gated community has a grand front entrance with a fountain, landscaped courtyards and beautiful gardens. Enjoy walking the grounds and chatting with your neighbors. Atria Copeland is...
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1313 Floor plans available
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8.0
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I have been extremely disappointed with the medical alert system. The signal does not connect in the bathroom area, and is sporadic in the other areas. The response time is less than ideal. The food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Bordered by thickly wooded forest on the peaceful outskirts of town, The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living in Tyler, Texas, is an independent living, assisted living and memory care community with thoughtful amenities and a range of care options to help your loved one stay healthy and comfortable....
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8.0
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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 Prestige Estates
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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
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab of Tyler, Texas has proudly served East Texas for over 30 years! Greenbrier is a participating member of the Chamber of Commerce and recently had a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of a new rehab unit. We are located right off Loop 323 in a quiet neighborhood...
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We thought she had good care there, they have everything there. She was in the memory care unit and it was really good, for locally in Tyler that was the best they had to offer. I would say good things about...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We toured this location while looking into options for our loved one. It was a very nice looking place, it was clean and the staff we met were friendly. The activities in particular looked impressive, they...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Smith County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Smith County is $4,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holly Lake Ranch, TX with an average of $3,385 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smith County, TX vs. nearby counties

Smith County, TX
$4,020/mo
$4,049/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smith County, TX vs. the state and national average

Smith County, TX
$4,020/mo
$4,760/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smith County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,020/mo
$4,020/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Smith County, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$5,193/mo
Studio
$4,322/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,808/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,460/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,259/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smith 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 Smith County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Smith County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smith County

The Oaks Assisted Living in Tyler, TX

5.0
The very best in Tyler.

East Texas Alf Reunion Inn, LLC in Tyler, TX

5.0
They have activities but he doesn't participate because he's antisocial. Before his wife died they had actually lived there before so he wanted to come back. They're smaller than most places so they can pay more attention to things, they're also a local company so there was the local touch ...
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Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care in Tyler, TX

5.0
Things to know: updates on those that were hospitalized. When someone is taken by ambulance they seem tight lipped on updates. It is close to my sister for potential urgent attention. I would recommend them to others looking.

Smith County review score based on 90 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 90 reviews of 16 Smith County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smith 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

Smith County review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Smith County, TX16 facilities
8.8
Tyler, TX17 facilities
8.8
New Chapel Hill, TX14 facilities

Review subcategories for Smith 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 90 reviews of 16 Smith County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smith 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.
Smith County, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Smith County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smith County, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smith 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 Smith County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith County, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith 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 Smith County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith 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 Smith County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith 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 Smith County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smith 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Smith County protect seniors.

Learn about Texas Assisted Living regulations

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Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Smith County, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 17 assisted living facilities near Smith County, Texas. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Smith County, Texas is Atria Willow Park. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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