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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Lively, TX
The cost of independent living in Lively is about $3,416 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 71 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 Corsicana, Forney and Kaufman.
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14 reviews
My mom could really not live by herself anymore at home. I thought about moving her in with me, but I wanted her to have a nice community with other folks her age with him to socialize. Knowing that the...
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.
Whether you’re socializing with friends in our courtyard, going on a shopping excursion or relaxing in your private apartment, our assisted living community in Ennis, Texas, just 25 miles south of Dallas, will help you stay as independent as possible. And because our staff is on-site 24 hours a...
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Staff is very friendly and helpful when it comes to our concerns about my aunt. I think they should revamp their menu for the residents and give more them variety. More attention to housekeeping in some...
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.
Pegasus Landing of Forney is an exceptional assisted living and memory care community in historic Forney, TX. Our community is a quick 30-minute drive east of Dallas in Kaufman County. At Three Forks, we honor each resident's aging process, celebrating life in a community of familiar faces,...
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We love this community. The staff are caring and always caring and friendly. The menu is outstanding and healthy. They do offer activities for the residents who are able to participate. We have been happy...
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.
Cedarview Place is located one mile east of beautiful Cedar Creek Lake in Gun Barrel City, TX. Our caring staff sets us apart from other communities, we get to know our residents, their likes and dislikes and what is most important to them. All resident rooms have either a view of the wooded...
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Attention to detail making sure everything is done such as making sure my dad is changed, could do a better job. very nice looking place, overall! It was clean, the staff were friendly, and they seemed to...
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.
Heritage Oaks Retirement VillageEnjoy the peaceful surroundings of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village, an assisted living community located in Corsicana, Texas. Our charming facility offers attractive residential living options for those who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle, yet desire...
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My mom loves it there. They are nice updated apartments with a quiet atmosphere. We also like that it feels safe here at the Preserve at Gateway.
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Lively, TX
The average cost of senior living in Lively is $3,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Post Oak Bend City, TX with an average of $3,480 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lively, TX vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Lively
Recent reviews for independent living in Lively
Brookdale Ennis
5.0
The staff members at Brookdale Ennis community are awesome! the staff has been so kind and loving to my dad. And he is not the most lovable person around at this time in his life! Have bent over backwards to help him and me.
Cedarview Place in Gun Barrel City, TX
4.5
This is a great community for my mom. She is enjoying the activities. The food seems to be ok, a little improvements on the food. The staff are very nice and very caring. We like the community alot for being so clean and well taken care of. I would recommend this community for great care and ...
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Pegasus Landing of Forney
4.9
My mom moved into this Assisted Living facility in April. In July she had a mental breakdown of sorts. For 2 months she was not herself. She required much more than the “normal” care she was supposed to receive. The caretakers went above and beyond and worked hand in hand with me while we ...
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Lively independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lively independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lively, 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 Lively 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 Lively partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lively, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lively 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 Lively communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lively, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lively 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 Lively offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lively, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.7%
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Brookdale Ennis, Pegasus Landing of Forney and The Preserve at Gateway are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lively, Texas. See full list of communities.
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