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The cost of independent living in Ethel is about $4,373 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 277 options. Read 9242 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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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
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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
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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: 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: 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
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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
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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
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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
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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, 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.
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.
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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.
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: 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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We liked living here. If you report that somebody has been doing something, such as smoking, they will kick people out. We moved out because we had been there for our second year. We wanted more room. After...
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.
We are Rockwall’s Newest Brand New Active Adult Community with beautiful resort style swimming pool with tanning ledges, state of art fitness center with weekly fitness classes, executive business center, on site restaurant with room service options, grand ballroom with dance lessons, on site Bel...

Cost of independent living in Ethel, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ethel is $4,373 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pottsboro, TX with an average of $4,022 per month.

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

Ethel, TX
$4,373/mo
$4,459/mo

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

Ethel, TX
$4,373/mo
$4,221/mo
U.S. national average
$4,219/mo

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

$4,403/mo
Independent Living
$4,373/mo

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

Studio
$2,567/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,192/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,072/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,825/mo

Senior living costs in Ethel 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: Ethel, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEthel, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,373/mo$4,221/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living$4,441/mo$4,741/mo$4,760/mo
Memory Care$4,403/mo$4,901/mo$5,025/mo
Independent Living
Ethel, TX:$4,373/mo
Texas:$4,221/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
Ethel, TX:$4,441/mo
Texas:$4,741/mo
U.S.:$4,760/mo
Memory Care
Ethel, TX:$4,403/mo
Texas:$4,901/mo
U.S.:$5,025/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ethel

Recent reviews for independent living in Ethel

The Tradition - Prestonwood in Dallas, TX

4.9
A resident here for 10 years. I cannot imagine these past 10 years without the friends and care received here. For your sake and that of your caring family, this is where you need to be!

Everleigh Forestwood 55+ Apartment Homes in Dallas, TX

4.8
I think it is great. Everybody is close knit like a family. I have never been any place like this where all of the residents have joined together. Before COVID, the food was really good and it was fun. On Friday nights, we would have wine and different types of food. It was always a nice ...
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The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...
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Ethel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ethel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ethel, 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 Ethel 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 Ethel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ethel, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.5%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.7%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
46.1%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ethel 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 Ethel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ethel, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.7%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
57.2%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ethel 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 Ethel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ethel, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
70.4%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.2%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.8%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.3%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.8%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
74.9%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
54.7%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.7%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
47.2%
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Dogwood Estates, Discovery Village North Dallas and Village on the Park Plano are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ethel, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 277 independent living facilities near Ethel, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ethel, Texas are Dogwood Estates, Silvermark Assisted Living and Memory Care and Whitley Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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