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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dawson, TX

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The cost of independent living in Dawson is about $4,044 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 764 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 Meadow Creek Senior Living
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I like the care her for my mom. The staff are caring and very attentive to her needs. The menu seems to be appealing. I am happy knowing my mom is in great care. I like that they have activiites for her to...
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.
Meadow Creek is an exceptional assisted living community that has an ideal location in Lancaster, TX. Our community provides a relaxing environment for seniors, where they’ll have access to everything they need to live a full life. As an assisted living community, our encouraging staff supports...
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33 Floor plans available
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Only recommend if family able to be present to advocate for loved one. We are not sure if we would recommend this community to others. Depending on the person and family situation. It was our dad that was...
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.
Cedar Hill is a well-respected senior living community that offers assisted living services to seniors in Cedar Hill, TX. We pride ourselves on offering quality and outstanding care for our residents. Our professional staff goes out of their way to make sure all of our seniors are well taken care...
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It's cean, friendly and active. However, the significant rent increase after the first year's lease drove me and several other previous residents away. I picked this community, because of the staff, safety,...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When you make The Luxe at Cedar Hill your new home, you step into a lifestyle of convenience, relaxation, and effortless style. Whether it’s our beautifully landscaped property, spacious sunlit interiors, or our incredible selection of amenities, you’ll find something you love around every corner...
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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.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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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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, 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.
Residency at Ridgewood is a boutique assisted living and memory care community located close to Lake Waco and both local hospitals and medical facilities. We are owned and operated by a life-long Wacoan and female entrepreneur with over 25 years of nursing experience caring for senior adults. We...
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Dawson, TX

The average cost of senior living in Dawson is $4,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Abbott, TX with an average of $3,463 per month.

Independent living costs in Dawson, TX, vs. nearby cities

Dawson, TX
$4,044/mo
$4,189/mo
$4,066/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson, TX, vs. state and national averages

Dawson, TX
$4,044/mo
$4,246/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson, TX, vs. other senior living options

$4,372/mo
Independent Living
$4,044/mo

Independent living costs in Dawson, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,487/mo
Studio
$4,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,085/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,560/mo

Senior living costs in Dawson 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: Dawson, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawson, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,044/mo$4,246/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,354/mo$4,774/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,372/mo$4,941/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Dawson, TX:$4,044/mo
Texas:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Dawson, TX:$4,354/mo
Texas:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Dawson, TX:$4,372/mo
Texas:$4,941/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Dawson

Recent reviews for independent living in Dawson

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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Cedar Hills Senior Living

3.3
Staff know our dad and seem to care about him for the most part. Minimal turnover amongst caregivers, leadership has changed 3 times in 13 months. Kitchen staff and maintenance staff have also turned over. It's good for the value. Newest manager seems to be making positive changes.

Morada Waxahachie

5.0
My mom was a resident at Morada from [date removed]. After shopping places in Midlothian and Waxahachie, we were grateful to find Morada. It was kept clean, smelled nice, the food was good and it was secure. There were lots of activities for the residents if they chose to participate. The best ...
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Dawson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson, 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 Dawson 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 Dawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson 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 Dawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson 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 Dawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
51.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.4%
46.4%
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Legacy Oaks of Midlothian Senior Living, Brookdale Lake Brazos and The Delaney at Lake Waco are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dawson, Texas. See full list of communities.
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