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The cost of independent living in Murphy is about $2,816 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 361 options.

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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: 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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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.
Angels of Hands is an Assisted Living and Adult Day Care geared to serving male residents only.Mission:To provide a wide range of professional, high quality health care service while ensuring compassionate care designed to optimize every patient’s dignity, autonomy and comfort.•1 story...
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
For over 60 years, Hilltop Haven has been a PROVEN AND TRUSTED NAME IN SKILLED NURSING AND RETIREMENT LIVING. Hilltop Haven and Howard Apartments are members of the Christian Care Centers family of senior living communities, currently serving more residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and...
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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: 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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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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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
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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.
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.
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I have lived here for 2 and half years. There is now new management who is professional and caring. Improvements come everyday. All comments before this are now obsolete. Our management is now living on...
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.
Denton Creek Senior Living is a part of Roanoke, TX. This community is an independent living community for those who are looking for a great place to live. Roanoke is a part of Denton County, and offers a great place to live with opportunities to spend time outside and to enjoy life. Those who...
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
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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.
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This has been a wonderful place to move our Mom & we are very thankful to all the staff & everyone who has made Emberly feel like a home to us & especially our Mom
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, 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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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Murphy, TX

The average cost of senior living in Murphy is $2,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockwall, TX with an average of $2,544 per month.

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

Murphy, TX
$2,816/mo
$3,090/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,295/mo
Independent Living
$2,816/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,555/mo
Studio
$2,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,963/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,992/mo

Senior living costs in Murphy 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: Murphy, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMurphy, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$2,816/mo$3,090/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,638/mo$4,569/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,295/mo$6,223/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Murphy, TX:$2,816/mo
Texas:$3,090/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Murphy, TX:$4,638/mo
Texas:$4,569/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Murphy, TX:$6,295/mo
Texas:$6,223/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Murphy

Recent reviews for independent living in Murphy

The Tradition - Prestonwood in Dallas, TX

4.9
A resident here for 10 years. I cannot imagine these past 10 years without the friends and care received here. For your sake and that of your caring family, this is where you need to be!

Everleigh Forestwood 55+ Apartment Homes in Dallas, TX

4.8
I think it is great. Everybody is close knit like a family. I have never been any place like this where all of the residents have joined together. Before COVID, the food was really good and it was fun. On Friday nights, we would have wine and different types of food. It was always a nice ...
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The Healthcare Resort of Plano

5.0
This is a gorgeous but mellow place with caring staff members. I had surgery and my needs were complex and the nursing team was able to make me feel safe and their expertise to hospital like procedures kept me worry free. I was discharged home with their outpatient therapy. Their therapy is top ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Flexible meal options for dietary restrictions. Several reviews mention the ability to accommodate dietary restrictions at various communities, such as at Solstice at Plano, where residents appreciate the availability of low calorie or healthy meal options and the willingness of staff to work with individual preferences.
High-quality staff interaction and engagement. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of the staff in creating a positive living experience for residents. At The Orchards at Market Plaza, the friendly and caring nature of the staff results in long-term friendships between staff members and residents and their families.
Customized activities tailored to residents' interests. Communities like Atria Canyon Creek offer a wide range of activities that cater to residents' interests, ensuring an active and enjoyable lifestyle. Residents enjoy things like musicals, play, and cooking presentations, as well as off-site outings and cruises.
Communication between families and staff for ongoing care. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is a key element in ensuring the needs of seniors are being met. At The Waterford at Plano, the staff holds regular meetings with residents and their loved ones to discuss care plans and updates, both in person and virtually.
Pet-friendly communities. Many reviews express appreciation for the pet-friendly policies at various communities, such as at Atria Canyon Creek, where residents and their furry companions are able to live together and enjoy activities and social events.
High turnover and inconsistency in staff and management. While some communities, like The Wellington at Arapaho, are praised for their excellent staff and management, others, such as Solstice at Plano, have seen high turnover in key positions like the Executive Director, Business Manager, Chef, and Maintenance, leading to inconsistencies in servic ...
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Murphy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murphy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murphy, 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 Murphy 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 Murphy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Murphy, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Murphy 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 Murphy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Murphy, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
56.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murphy 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 Murphy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Murphy, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
72.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
51.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.4%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.2%
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Lynridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, Vista at Rayzor Ranch and Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Murphy, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 361 independent living facilities near Murphy, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Murphy, Texas are Dogwood Estates, Silvermark Assisted Living and Memory Care and Lightwell Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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