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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ben Wheeler, TX
Ben Wheeler is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 66 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ben Wheeler, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ben Wheeler is about $3,707, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 629 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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 truly a unique concept in assisted living – one that offers residents a high level of choice and independence, with engaging activities, personalized care and fantastic dining. Upon entering a Country Place residence, guests are greeted by warm staff members or...
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The staff absolutely go above and beyond. The director drove to a different city to find my dad so he could follow her back to the facility.
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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...
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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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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...
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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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Wesley house is clean, appealing to the eye, and well kept. The price is within all other facilities I have seen. It does not have the medicine smell as in some other facilities. The staff is responsive to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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...
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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...
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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.
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Chandler Nursing Center provides general and restorative services to promote the well-being and independence of our residents while in a warm, loving environment. Patients can expect daily doctor visits and individualized attention from all levels of staff. At Chandler Nursing Center we have a...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab of Tyler, Texas has proudly served East Texas for over 30 years! Greenbrier is a participating member of the Chamber of Commerce and recently had a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of a new rehab unit. We are located right off Loop 323 in a quiet neighborhood...
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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...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Ben Wheeler, TX
The average cost of senior living in Ben Wheeler is $3,707 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alba, TX with an average of $3,329 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ben Wheeler
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ben Wheeler
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.
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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Ben Wheeler nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ben Wheeler nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ben Wheeler, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Ben Wheeler nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ben Wheeler that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ben Wheeler nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ben Wheeler Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ben Wheeler nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ben Wheeler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ben Wheeler nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ben Wheeler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ben Wheeler nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ben Wheeler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ben Wheeler, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
0.4%
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Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ben Wheeler, Texas. See full list of communities.
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