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The cost of independent living in Gladewater is about $3,744 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 66 options. Read 843 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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We picked this community, because they were able to help the veterans without charging a community fee. They need more nurses and better meal options.
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.
A Little About Alpine Hose Assisted LivingOn any given morning you may find an exercise program design for seniors or mind stimulating word games. In the afternoon you can be attending a movie & popcorn, bingo, gardening, painting class which I conduct, along with the entire month filled with...
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I have been extremely disappointed with the medical alert system. The signal does not connect in the bathroom area, and is sporadic in the other areas. The response time is less than ideal. The food...
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.
Older adults and family members searching for nursing homes in Smith County have an upscale and engaging option for senior care. The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living provides a home full of warm hospitality and pet-friendly, well-appointed living spaces near Douglas, Kilgore, and Longview. We...
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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...
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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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It is the best community is Tyler. The caregivers are very friendly and they treat my parents like family. The food is good and they offer a variety. We chose this community I liked the looks of it and...
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.
Prestige Estates exemplifies the essence of luxury assisted living in in the details of our community. The small touches of updated decor, gorgeous ground with beautiful landscaping, spectacular meals prepared with fresh ingredients every day. Being locally owned and operated, we are in-tune to...
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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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MY DAD MOVED INTO AUTUMN WIND AND LOVED IT. THA STAFF SPOILED HIM ROTTEN. EXCELLENT PLACE. WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMMEND!! GREAT FOOD.
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.
Autumn Wind Mineola is tucked away in the beautiful city of Mineola, Texas. We provide our residents with a quiet, elegant lifestyle with many amenities. We seek to assure each resident is active, comfortable, and thriving in their own personal way.
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What a wonderful place!! My mom and step dad live there and they get excellent care. [name removed] (director) is fabulous. Facility is clean, people are courteous, food is great, care is wonderful. I do...
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.
Welcome to a blissful senior living environment with the spirit of authentic Texan care. Wood County senior living residents enjoy robust activities, meals, and personalized services. At Autumn Wind Senior Living, we provide a vibrant everyday life to build friendships, develop interests, and...
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My brother seems to be doing okay since moving here. He is getting up and doing some of the activities. The staff here is very nice, patient and attentive to the residents. He seems to be liking the food I...
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.
Our Philosophy We believe that every senior deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. That life should be robust, active, and focused on the future at all times. We remain deeply passionate about creating warm, joyous, and caring environments for the seniors in our care and delivering...
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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.
Country Place Senior Living is truly a unique concept in assisted living – one that offers residents a high level of choice and independence, with engaging activities, personalized care and fantastic dining. Upon entering a Country Place residence, guests are greeted by warm staff members or...
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We’ve lived at Buckner Westminster Place for eight years. This is the most complete senior living complex in Longview, Tx. It has Independent Living apartments and patio homes, Assisted Living apartments,...
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: 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.
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
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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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Wesley Oaks in Gilmer has been amazing, they get 10 out of 5 stars! It is a wonderful place. I would absolutely recommend this facility to anyone who is looking for care for their loved ones. It has been a...
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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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.
The Gardens At Hawkins Explore The Gardens At Hawkins, an assisted living community located in Hawkins, Texas. We're located in a quaint, country-like town nestled into a wooded area and just minutes from US Highway 80. You'll find our residents enjoy a large, landscaped property that's split...
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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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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: 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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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.
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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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: 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 Gladewater, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gladewater is $3,744 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holly Lake Ranch, TX with an average of $3,392 per month.

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

Gladewater, TX
$3,744/mo

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

Gladewater, TX
$3,744/mo
$4,246/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,933/mo
Independent Living
$3,744/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,016/mo
Studio
$4,020/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,207/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,520/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,843/mo

Senior living costs in Gladewater 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: Gladewater, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGladewater, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,744/mo$4,246/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,933/mo$4,774/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,933/mo$4,941/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Gladewater, TX:$3,744/mo
Texas:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Gladewater, TX:$3,933/mo
Texas:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Gladewater, TX:$3,933/mo
Texas:$4,941/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gladewater

Recent reviews for independent living in Gladewater

Parkview on Hollybrook in Longview, TX

5.0
We put my 93 year old dad in Parkview on Hollybrook 2 months ago. We were nervous and sad but after watching Parkview take excellent care of my dad we are no longer nervous. They take very good care of him. My dad is in Memory Care. The food is excellent, it's clean, they have lots of activities ...
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The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living

4.8
My Mom has been memory care for a short time. So I would say that she seems happy and content. The staff is very helpful. She had a bad day and the head Aide came over and talked so sweetly to her! I was amazed how my mom's anxiety just left so quickly! They are a trained staff here. Also, the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews describe the senior living communities as having a warm and friendly atmosphere, with residents being welcoming to newcomers. For instance, at Atria Willow Park, residents have made deep connections and developed deep feelings for everyone in the community. At Colonial Village, ...
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Affordable and spacious living arrangements. Several reviews mention that the communities offer affordable and spacious living arrangements. For example, at Garden Estates of Tyler, the apartment sizes are great, and the facilities are clean and of good value. At Atria Willow Park, residents appreciate the three-square meals provided d ...
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Dedicated and responsive staff. Reviews consistently praise the helpful and dedicated staff at the senior living communities. At Garden Estates of Tyler, the staff are described as very friendly and caring. At Parkview on Hollybrook Independent Living, the staff are engaging and make sure that residents are entertained and ...
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Excellent food offerings. Numerous reviews highlight the high quality of the food at the senior living communities. For example, at Garden Estates of Tyler, the meals are of good quality, and the staff are helpful. At Colonial Village, the food is delicious and the residents are happy with the food options.
Quality of care and support services. Several reviews comment on the quality of care and support services offered at the senior living communities. At Garden Estates of Tyler, the staff had recently stopped having someone on the assisted living side overnight, but they are trying. At Colonial Village, the residents appreciate th ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Reviews mention that the senior living communities offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. For instance, at Atria Willow Park, residents have the opportunity to participate in numerous activities, both on and off campus. At Buckner Westminster Place, the facili ...
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Gladewater independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gladewater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gladewater, 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 Gladewater 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 Gladewater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gladewater, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gladewater 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 Gladewater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gladewater, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gladewater 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 Gladewater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gladewater, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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