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The cost of independent living in Tecula is about $3,796 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 53 options. Read 830 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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I found it to be comfortable. Activities were provided. The home is being upgraded and looking very inviting. My room was very large with a kitchenette and bathroom. House keeping comes weekly. Both shifts...
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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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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I would recommend Meadow Lake to others. We picked them because of the location, overall facility environment, tour staff were not pushy, all of my questions were pleasantly answered
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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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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From start to finish Brookdale in Palestine made our process easy. The entire staff is friendly and welcomed our mom with genuine hearts. The things that I love about this facility is their staff has worked...
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.
Sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. In our community, located in Palestine, Texas, you can connect with others who share similar interests so you can enjoy a vibrant life. Jump into a busy social calendar and a life of independence...
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The price, location, cleanliness, services offered and people are why we chose it. I would recommend to a friend but tell them to stay involved, visit frequently and keep close tabs on everything.Friendly...
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.
Get on the fast track to a relaxing life filled with friends and fun at Dogwood Trails, where our goal is to provide an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating for all residents. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Palestine, Texas, is tucked...
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The staff really work hard at making Mom welcome and feel at home. This is a great fit for our family. I wish there were more activities to keep the residents occupied. The food is great, they really work...
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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 Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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The staff are caring and they have been excellent during the pandemic. They schedule facetime visits for us and other families. She loves the food. They offer a variety and it's good southern cooking. ...
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.
Arbor Assisted Living offers quality assisted living for seniors in a comfortable, home like environment. Residents receive personal assistance from our loving trained staff to continue leading healthy, independent lives. We our located across the street from our sister center, Westward Trails...
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The life care people comes in to check on loved one, each week. The interaction with the staff, has been great. The staff greets us and knows us by name when we visit. According to, my loved one the food and...
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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.
Trinity Timbers Assisted Living, located in Longview, Texas, provides a unique environment with personalized services designed to meet the needs of every resident. Trinity Timbers is the perfect balance of the comforts of home with the support services needed.Imagine your life calling Trinity...
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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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Photo of Arabella of Longview Senior Living
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My parents [name removed] and [name removed]lived at assisted living in Longview for 15 months and independent living for 4 years. I can't say enough of the staff and care they gave to them. Thanks so much...
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.
Arabella of Longview Senior LivingAt Arabella of Longview, we offer a perfect blend of living options, including retirement homes, cottages, and apartments for independent living. We also provide assisted living and memory care. All these living arrangements come together in this one-of-a-kind...
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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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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: 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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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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.
Photo of The Arbor Assisted Living & Memory Care
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Tecula, TX

The average cost of senior living in Tecula is $3,796 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bullard, TX with an average of $3,679 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tecula, TX vs. nearby cities

Tecula, TX
$3,796/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tecula, TX vs. the state and national average

Tecula, TX
$3,796/mo
$4,110/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tecula vs. other types of senior living

$4,004/mo
Independent Living
$3,796/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Tecula, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,499/mo
Studio
$4,246/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,481/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,823/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Tecula

Recent reviews for independent living in Tecula

Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in Palestine, TX

4.0
Very friendly staff. Memory care area a bit isolated but rooms nice and large. Food in memory care was not that great and served on paper plates and didn't seem very nutritious. Director was very nice and easy to work with.

The Oaks Assisted Living in Tyler, TX

5.0
The very best in Tyler.

Brookdale Palestine

4.9
Brookdale Palestine is the BEST. They treat the patients like family. I have been at peace knowing they will take care of my sister. The staff are wonderful with the patients. I have had my sister in several facilities. AND HANDS DOWN BROOKDALE PALESTINE IS THE BEST. The food is awesome. They ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews from communities like Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park, and The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living mention the welcoming and friendly nature of the staff and residents, creating a strong sense of community.
Affordable and spacious living quarters. Reviews for communities such as Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler, and The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living highlight the reasonable pricing and ample space in the apartments and rooms.
Excellent and attentive staff. Numerous reviews at communities like Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park, and Asher Point Independent Living of Tyler praise the dedication and care of the staff members, going above and beyond to ensure resident satisfaction.
Variety of enjoyable activities. Activities are a popular factor among residents in communities such as Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park, and Garden Estates of Tyler, with a wide range of offerings keeping them engaged and entertained.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Residents at communities like Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler, and Parkview on Hollybrook Independent Living appreciate the high-quality and customized meal options, enhancing their overall living experience.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Communities like The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living, Garden Estates of Tyler, and Asher Point Independent Living of Tyler have received praise for their cleanliness and upkeep, providing a pleasing environment for residents.
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Tecula independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tecula independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tecula, 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 Tecula 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 Tecula partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tecula, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Tecula 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 Tecula communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tecula, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tecula 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 Tecula offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tecula, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park and Garden Estates of Tyler are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tecula, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 53 independent living facilities near Tecula, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Tecula, Texas are Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park and Garden Estates of Tyler. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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