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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Henderson County, TX

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The cost of independent living in Henderson County is about $3,141 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 54 options.

Read 707 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Athens, Canton and Chandler.

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Photo of The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living
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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, Independent 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.
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.
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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Our loved one has since passed, but what our family really liked the most about Brookdale Corsicana is definitely their staff team! Yes! Would most definitely recommend this community to other families who ...
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.
At Gemstone at Corsicana, you can fill in your social calendar and focus on fun, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to make your life easier. Located in the historic and thriving city of Corsicana, Texas, our assisted living lifestyle provides all the...
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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.
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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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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Very nice place, friendly, helpful staff, and nice rooms. Lovely grounds, with nice outdoor areas to walk or sit. Several levels of living facilities. I highly recommend Oak Wood Place if you are looking...
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
Care types provided by this community
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, 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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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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Photo of Dogwood Garden Apartments
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
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.
Photo of Edgewood Seniors Community
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Windermere At Cartmell
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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.
Free State CrestwoodLocated in beautiful East Texas, you’ll find Free State Crestwood Assisted Living, a Senior Care Centers assisted living facility. With a variety of attractive residential living options, it’s the perfect choice for those who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle, but...
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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.
Photo of Fairfield Retirement Apartment
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Travis Towers Apartments
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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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.
Photo of Rosehaven
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 Henderson County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Henderson County is $3,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smith County, TX with an average of $2,820 per month.

Independent living costs in Henderson County, TX, vs. nearby counties

Henderson County, TX
$3,141/mo
$3,141/mo

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

Henderson County, TX
$3,141/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Henderson County, TX, vs. other senior living options

$6,049/mo
Independent Living
$3,141/mo

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

Studio
$3,173/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,276/mo

Senior living costs in Henderson County 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: Henderson County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHenderson County, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,141/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,112/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,049/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Henderson County, TX:$3,141/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Henderson County, TX:$4,112/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Henderson County, TX:$6,049/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Henderson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Henderson County

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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Prestige Estates in Tyler, TX

5.0
My mom has been at Prestige for a couple of months. Although it’s a hard transition to go from your home to assisted living I feel that the staff went way beyond to make that as comfortable as possible. I love the staff , facility & the food is great. On a scale of 1-5 I would gladly give them a ...
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Henderson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Henderson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Henderson County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Henderson 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 Henderson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Henderson County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Henderson 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 Henderson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Henderson County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
35.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47.6%
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Countryside Senior Living and Memory Care Athens, Atria Willow Park and Ennis Pointe Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Henderson County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Henderson County, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Henderson County, Texas is Ennis Pointe Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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