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The cost of independent living in Meridian is about $3,978 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options. Read 1140 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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Photo of The Wilshire at Burleson
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You just have to stay on them if you want something done. I wish there were more family activities. Assisted living is just so expensive. I didn't give 5's just because there is always room for improvement.
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.
Wilshire offers a new perspective on senior living in Burleson. As the only local community offering a full continuum of care on one campus, Wilshire boasts a new, modern style, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Wilshire is Burleson’s favorite new option in senior living.
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The daily staff was very good with my mom and they seem to have very little turnover, which is usually a good sign. They were friendly and attentive to her. We did get extra help from HOSPICE last six months...
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.
Morada Burleson is all about residents enjoying life to the fullest, with regularly scheduled events and outings that bring residents together and inspire new friendships. We offer a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Our caring and...
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It's worked great! They have changed hands, so it's a little too soon to know how that's going to go. But so far we are pretty happy with them. We don't have any major complaints about the cleanliness, or...
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.
Welcome to Wesley HouseEncouraging independence... while nurturing our resident's needsBehind each of our residents is a fascinating story, and it is our primary focus and pleasure to make living at Wesley House a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Our residents receive personalized care...
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It is a clean community. They are super friendly people. My loved one does not complain about the food. My loved one loves to play Bingo. We picked this community because, my loved one felt comfortable, and...
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.
Stilwell Retirement Residence first opened its doors in November of 1964. While Stilwell was established primarily for retired Texas educators, we do welcome people from other professions as space allows.Providing our residents with a comfortable, secure, friendly, and affordable retirement...
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My siblings and I are all pleased with everything that the Blake at Waco has to offer so far. Staff is very friendly and accommodating to our parents needs.
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.
The Blake at Waco, located in the historic South Side, features resort-style comfort and service. Hospitality and luxury are blended to create an exceptional senior retirement community. You are going to feel right at home!The Blake at Waco, a 112 unit (118 beds) assisted living and memory care...
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We love Laurel Glen. They are finally well staffed. My family member loves their staff. They respond quickly to our concerns. The facility is newly remodeled, and Frontier, the new owners, are very...
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.
As Stephenville’s premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities, and services, while only minutes away from historical...
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Album Benbrook is a fantastic and very nice new place. The move in process was really good for us. There's no housekeeping services nor transportation, it's a truly independent community. The staff are there...
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.
Album Benbrook is a new community rooted in tradition, based on small town values. Here, you’ll have more time for you, what you love doing, and those you care about. Album has it all: new, well-designed residences, thoughtful amenities, a warm, welcoming maintenance-free setting, and real value....
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The staff is wonderful and the facility is nice. The housekeeping could be a bit better. Communication is wonderful. I would definitely recommend this community to others.
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.
Welcome Home to Heritage Place Assisted Living & Memory Care! A beautiful new community that opened in August 2014, we offer 82 private apartments & 30 private/semi-private rooms in Burleson's first Memory Care. Conveniently located near I-35W and less than a mile from Huguley Hospital, our...
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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.
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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Photo of Whitney Retirement Village
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Lincoln Ridge Retirement Comm
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: 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.
Photo of Golden Years Retreat
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 Grandview Retirement Village
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 The Oaks Of Granbury
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: 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.
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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Photo of Stephenville Crossing
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.
Photo of Refinement Community Living
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 Mariposa Apartment Homes at South Broadway
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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
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 Three Oaks Retirement Living
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 Meridian, TX

The average cost of senior living in Meridian is $3,978 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blum, TX with an average of $3,096 per month.

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

Meridian, TX
$3,978/mo
$4,324/mo
$3,878/mo

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

Meridian, TX
$3,978/mo
$4,246/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,414/mo
Independent Living
$3,978/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,393/mo
Studio
$4,266/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,954/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,776/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,878/mo

Senior living costs in Meridian 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: Meridian, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeridian, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,978/mo$4,246/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,346/mo$4,774/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,414/mo$4,941/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Meridian, TX:$3,978/mo
Texas:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Meridian, TX:$4,346/mo
Texas:$4,774/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Meridian, TX:$4,414/mo
Texas:$4,941/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Meridian

Recent reviews for independent living in Meridian

Laurel Glen at Stephenville

4.5
I would choose Oakwood over other options in the area because of the level of care my loved one received. Her aides and the nurses were very responsive and always friendly, and they were very good about being very sweet and compassionate through the ups and downs of dementia. They were also ...
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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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Heritage Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Burleson, TX

4.4
The staff members were very helpful and accommodating. They did not hesitate to answer any questions or address any needs. They made us feel like Mom was their most important resident. Mom really liked her studio apartment. It was well organized and very clean. I myself thought it could be a bit ...
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Meridian independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meridian independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meridian, 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 Meridian 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 Meridian partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meridian, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Meridian 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 Meridian communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meridian, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meridian 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 Meridian offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meridian, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
46.4%
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Good Tree, Courtyards at Lake Granbury and Brookdale Lake Brazos are the top-rated independent living facilities near Meridian, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Meridian, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Meridian, Texas are Good Tree and Courtyards at Lake Granbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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