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The cost of independent living in Upshur County is about $3,800 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 874 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 Autumn Wind Senior Living
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What a wonderful place!! My mom and step dad live there and they get excellent care. [name removed] (director) is fabulous. Facility is clean, people are courteous, food is great, care is wonderful. I do...
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.
Welcome to a blissful senior living environment with the spirit of authentic Texan care. Wood County senior living residents enjoy robust activities, meals, and personalized services. At Autumn Wind Senior Living, we provide a vibrant everyday life to build friendships, develop interests, and...
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I would recommend. Increased worker turnover. Being short handed then causes other issues. But all the workers are very nice.
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.
Wesley House Assisted Living was built in 2011 and was purchased by Wesley Partners, in 20212. Wesley Partners is a family-owned company that has been in the healthcare business for 42 years and is proud to provide alternative living options to people who are unable to, or no longer want to live...
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My brother seems to be doing okay since moving here. He is getting up and doing some of the activities. The staff here is very nice, patient and attentive to the residents. He seems to be liking the food I...
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.
Our Philosophy We believe that every senior deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. That life should be robust, active, and focused on the future at all times. We remain deeply passionate about creating warm, joyous, and caring environments for the seniors in our care and delivering...
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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
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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.
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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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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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 Pine Lodge Assisted Living
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I would rate Pine Lodge a 5 on every thing except food. Pricing is also expensive for elderly people. It is expensive for most people of color. I would still recommend Pine Lodge to others 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.
?? Pine Lodge Assisted Living – Henderson, TexasWelcome to Pine Lodge Assisted Living, a warm and compassionate community nestled in a quiet, tree-lined neighbourhood in the heart of Henderson, Texas. Surrounded by nature yet close to shopping, healthcare, and historic downtown, our residents...
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Wesley Oaks in Gilmer has been amazing, they get 10 out of 5 stars! It is a wonderful place. I would absolutely recommend this facility to anyone who is looking for care for their loved ones. It has been a...
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.
Photo of The Gardens of Gladewater
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.
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 Sunny Daze Retirement Home
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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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.
Photo of Fountainview Estates Assisted Living and 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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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.
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...
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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We like the care that my brother is getting from the nice staff. The community is clean and he seems to like the activities They offer to get him involved with the other residents. We would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Lodge Assisted Living
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I am very happy here at this community. The staff is excellent and very caring. The meals that are served are good. They do offer activities to those who want to participate. I do recommend this community...
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.
Photo of Pine Terrace II 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: 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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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: 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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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 Upshur County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Upshur County is $3,800 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hughes Springs, TX with an average of $3,120 per month.

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

Upshur County, TX
$3,800/mo
$3,843/mo

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

Upshur County, TX
$3,800/mo
$4,327/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$3,980/mo
Independent Living
$3,800/mo

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

Studio
$2,558/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,875/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,455/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,823/mo

Senior living costs in Upshur 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: Upshur County, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpshur County, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,800/mo$4,327/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,980/mo$4,844/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$3,980/mo$5,021/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Upshur County, TX:$3,800/mo
Texas:$4,327/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Upshur County, TX:$3,980/mo
Texas:$4,844/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Upshur County, TX:$3,980/mo
Texas:$5,021/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Upshur County

Recent reviews for independent living in Upshur 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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East Texas Alf Reunion Inn, LLC in Tyler, TX

5.0
They have activities but he doesn't participate because he's antisocial. Before his wife died they had actually lived there before so he wanted to come back. They're smaller than most places so they can pay more attention to things, they're also a local company so there was the local touch ...
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Upshur County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upshur County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upshur 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 Upshur 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 Upshur County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upshur County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Upshur 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 Upshur County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upshur County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.7%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upshur 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 Upshur County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upshur County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.2%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.3%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.3%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
41.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
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Colonial Village, Parkview on Hollybrook Independent Living and Buckner Westminster Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Upshur County, Texas. See full list of communities.
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