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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Texas is $3,090, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Franklin County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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: Assisted 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.
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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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Franklin County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Texas is $3,090 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Independent living costs in Franklin County, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,171/mo
Studio
$2,970/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,633/mo

Senior living costs in Texas vs. 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 state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeTexasU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,090/mo$3,520/mo12.2% below national median
Assisted Living$4,569/mo$5,830/mo21.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,223/mo$6,999/mo11.1% below national median
Independent Living
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:12.2% below national median
Assisted Living
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:21.6% below national median
Memory Care
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:11.1% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Franklin County

Recent reviews for independent living in Franklin County

Wesley House Assisted Living and Wesley Oaks in Gilmer, TX

4.5
Our experience with Wesley House has been very positive. They seem to be very nice people. I have not met a single person that that did not have a smile on their face. I have not noticed anything that they could do to improve. It is a very nice place with very nice people.

Autumn Wind Mineola

5.0
MY DAD MOVED INTO AUTUMN WIND AND LOVED IT. THA STAFF SPOILED HIM ROTTEN. EXCELLENT PLACE. WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMMEND!! GREAT FOOD.

Paris Chalet Senior Living

5.0
My mother recently moved in and she loves it there. Staff is great and friendly. It is very clean and my mother loves it there.

Franklin County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Franklin County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Franklin County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Franklin 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 Franklin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Franklin County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
38%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Franklin 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 Franklin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Franklin County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
47.5%
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Heritage Park Village, Parkview on Hollybrook Independent Living and Hopkins Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Franklin County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Franklin County, Texas. See the full list.
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