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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ater, TX
The cost of independent living in Ater is about $9,575 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 38 options. Read 692 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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This community is a great place for rehabilitation services. The people were nice and the community was clean. The food was ok and I would recommend this community.
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
Country Club Retirement Community Assisted Living, CCRC, was designed for people who are ready to make transitions in their life, get a little help with the things that are getting more difficult, yet want to hold on to their independence.CCRC Assisted Living opened June 29, 2009. The Assisted...
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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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Cost of independent living in Ater, TX
The average cost of senior living in Ater is $9,575 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hico, TX with an average of $3,496 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ater, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ater, TX vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ater
Recent reviews for independent living in Ater
Stoney Brook of Hewitt
4.9
We were very fond of Stoney Brook right away, even though our loved one was not there for very long we were very impressed. They are a small enough community to where the residents will get more one on one care. Overall our loved one was pleased with the meals and dining, and we were pleased ...
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The Blake at Waco
5.0
Our experience at The Blake at Waco has been absolutely fabulous. They have done a wonderful job with my mother. The thing that sticks out most to me is the staff , they are just so caring. The room sizes are wonderful, my mother is in memory care and she has a very large room and bathroom. The ...
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Wildflower Place in Temple, TX
4.1
The staff are very friendly and attentive. Although it is not a "Memory Care" place per se, they handle my mother's needs with dementia pretty well most of the time. The caregivers' kindness is a real gift to my family.
There have been a lot of changes at Wildflower Place in the last few ...
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Ater independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ater, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ater independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ater, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ater independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ater, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ater independent 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 independent living communities in Ater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ater, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
52.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.8%
45.7%
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Arbor House of Waco, Garden Estates of Temple and Stoney Brook of Copperas Cove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ater, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Ater, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ater, Texas are Arbor House of Waco, Garden Estates of Temple and Lynridge of Waco. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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