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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gatesville, TX

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The cost of independent living in Gatesville is about $3,958 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 44 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Copperas Cove, McGregor and Valley Mills.

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Last Updated: 8/21/24
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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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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: 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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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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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: 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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Photo of Whitney Retirement Village
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: 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.
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 Gatesville, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gatesville is $3,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hamilton, TX with an average of $3,556 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gatesville, TX vs. nearby cities

Gatesville, TX
$3,958/mo
$4,076/mo

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

Gatesville, TX
$3,958/mo
$4,024/mo
U.S. national average
$4,001/mo

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

$4,430/mo
Independent Living
$3,958/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,450/mo
Studio
$4,396/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,869/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,670/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,498/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Gatesville

Recent reviews for independent living in Gatesville

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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Gatesville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gatesville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gatesville, 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 Gatesville 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 Gatesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gatesville, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gatesville 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 Gatesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gatesville, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.7%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
48.7%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gatesville 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 Gatesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gatesville, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.3%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.4%
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Arbor House of Waco, Garden Estates of Temple and The Delaney at Lake Waco are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gatesville, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 44 independent living facilities near Gatesville, Texas. See the full list.

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