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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherokee County, TX

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The cost of independent living in Cherokee County is about $3,685 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 47 options. Read 580 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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Photo of Pinnacle Superior Senior Living
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We loved all the people. Even after our loved one passed on, we missed the staff. They are all so precious. We never found anything to be unclean or anything. It's just a beautiful place. I would highly...
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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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. They are really nice and treat my loved one very well. My loved one really likes the staff. The food tastes really good according to my loved...
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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Photo of Country Place Senior Living of Athens
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The staff really work hard at making Mom welcome and feel at home. This is a great fit for our family. I wish there were more activities to keep the residents occupied. The food is great, they really work...
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 Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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5 stars for all categories. When we were looking, the thing that stuck out the most about Wesley House of Lindale was the rooms, they are great! The porches that they have are wonderful. The staff have...
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.
Wesley House Assisted Living was built in 2011 and was purchased by Wesley Partners, in 20212. Wesley Partners is a family-owned company that has been in the healthcare business for 42 years and is proud to provide alternative living options to people who are unable to, or no longer want to live...
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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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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Photo of The Arbor Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.
Photo of Waterton Inn Assisted Living
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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.
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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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
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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 Pine Lake Estates
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 The Oaks Assisted Living
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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
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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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Moved mom in during the pandemic, many options and activities were closed. As they are starting up she has met some new friends and is settling in nicely.
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 Parkwood Place
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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Very nice place, friendly, helpful staff, and nice rooms. Lovely grounds, with nice outdoor areas to walk or sit. Several levels of living facilities. I highly recommend Oak Wood Place if you are looking...
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.

Cost of independent living in Cherokee County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $3,685 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Arp, TX with an average of $3,600 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cherokee County, TX vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, TX
$3,685/mo
$3,667/mo
$3,666/mo

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

Cherokee County, TX
$3,685/mo
$4,023/mo
U.S. national average
$4,000/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cherokee County vs. other types of senior living

$3,905/mo
Independent Living
$3,685/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cherokee County, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,557/mo
Studio
$3,984/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,760/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,447/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,149/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee County

Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tyler, TX

5.0
The facility is super nice. The rooms are just the right size for what we needed. All of the staff has been wonderful with my Dad as well as the other residents. We are very pleased.

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in Palestine, TX

4.0
Very friendly staff. Memory care area a bit isolated but rooms nice and large. Food in memory care was not that great and served on paper plates and didn't seem very nutritious. Director was very nice and easy to work with.

The Oaks Assisted Living in Tyler, TX

5.0
The very best in Tyler.

Cherokee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee County, 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 Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.6%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.7%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.8%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.8%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.3%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.4%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.1%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
45.4%
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Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and Brookdale Palestine are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherokee County, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 47 independent living facilities near Cherokee County, Texas. See the full list.

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