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Assisted living costs in Wharton average about $4,863 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 147 communities in Wharton. Our detailed directory has 3334 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Wharton, TX

The average cost of senior living in Wharton is $4,863 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ganado, TX with an average of $4,056 per month.

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

Wharton, TX
$4,863/mo
$4,873/mo
$4,738/mo

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

Wharton, TX
$4,863/mo
$4,771/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,863/mo
$5,143/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,612/mo
Private
$4,325/mo
Studio
$5,234/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,637/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,423/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,170/mo

Senior living costs in Wharton 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: Wharton, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWharton, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,863/mo$4,771/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,143/mo$4,936/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,459/mo$4,243/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Wharton, TX:$4,863/mo
Texas:$4,771/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Wharton, TX:$5,143/mo
Texas:$4,936/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Wharton, TX:$4,459/mo
Texas:$4,243/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wharton, TX

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wharton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wharton

The Tradition - Woodway in Houston, TX

4.9
The staff is great, if you can afford the community it is beautiful. The community is flexible and accommodating and the community has gone above and beyond. Communication is great and they keep us well informed and updated. I have the cell numbers of everyone and they are all very quick to ...
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Good Living Community Care in Houston, TX

5.0
We chose Good Living Community Care because of the convenient location and they worked really hard to get my dad into dialysis. The room sizes here were pretty good for what he needed. As assisted living, I would recommend to others looking.

Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land

5.0
5 on all of the above categories, it has been an excellent experience at Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land. The facility is very clean and the staff is very Godly, which meant a lot to our family. I absolutely recommend this facility to anybody looking for assisted living.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and friendly staff. Dedicated and attentive staff members are praised throughout the reviews at various communities for their kindness and warm interactions with residents. At Atria Cinco Ranch, caregivers are described as 'great friends' to residents, and at Atria Westchase, staff members 'go above and beyond' ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Activities are mentioned as a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At The Buckingham, residents enjoy 'too many activities to list', including lectures, trips, and clubs. At Orchard Park at Southfork, some residents opted out of activities but appreciated the ...
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Great food and dining experiences. The quality of the food is a major contributor to residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. At The Delaney at Parkway Lakes, the food is described as 'very good', and at The Hampton at Meadows Place, the chef accommodates individual dietary restrictions and preferences to make ...
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Secure and clean living environments. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and safety of their communities, with specific mentions of well-maintained facilities and the presence of security measures to ensure peace of mind. At The Towne Care, staff are commended for their efforts to keep the community 'nice and clean'.
Personalized and customized care. Families appreciate the individualized attention their loved ones receive at various communities. At The Abbey at Westminster Plaza, staff 'work hard to address individual residents' needs', and at Optimum Personal Care - Sugar Land, the 'staff truly care about their patients'.
Open communication between families and staff. Regular and honest communication between families and staff is crucial for maintaining trust and transparency in the community. At Bristol Park at Cypress, families are 'kept updated' on their loved ones' care, and at Brookdale Sugar Land, 'everyone is friendly and helpful' and willing to an ...
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Wharton review score based on 634 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 634 reviews of 129 Wharton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wharton 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

Wharton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Wharton, TX129 facilities
8.3
Kendleton, TX218 facilities
8.4
El Campo, TX59 facilities

Review subcategories for Wharton 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 634 reviews of 129 Wharton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wharton 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.
Wharton, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Wharton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wharton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wharton, 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 Wharton 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 Wharton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wharton, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wharton 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 Wharton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wharton, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wharton 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 Wharton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wharton, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wharton 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 Wharton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wharton, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
54.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wharton 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 Wharton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wharton, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
59.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
47.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wharton

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