10 Best Independent Living Communities in Small, TX

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Atria Willow Park , The Waterford at Mesquite and Watermere at Firewheel are the top-rated independent living facilities near Small, Texas. See full list of communities.

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Texas is $3,090, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Small area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of independent living in Small, TX

The average cost of senior living in Texas is $3,090 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Texas vs. 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 state: Texas

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Texas	U.S.	Cost difference
Independent Living	$3,090/mo	$3,520/mo	12.2% below national median
Assisted Living	$4,569/mo	$5,830/mo	21.6% below national median
Memory Care	$6,223/mo	$6,999/mo	11.1% below national median

Independent Living

Texas:$3,090/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:12.2% below national median

Assisted Living

Texas:$4,569/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:21.6% below national median

Memory Care

Texas:$6,223/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:11.1% below national median

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What families are saying about independent living in Small

Recent reviews for independent living in Small

Mayberry Gardens in Garland, TX

4.7

These answers are based on the previous owners. It's only been a month or two since the new owner took over. I've been quite pleased over the past year. Management has always been quick to respond to any problems. They maintain quality personnel who have such loving personalities. I won't say ...

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 ...

Prestige Estates in Tyler, TX

5.0

My mom has been at Prestige for a couple of months. Although it’s a hard transition to go from your home to assisted living I feel that the staff went way beyond to make that as comfortable as possible. I love the staff , facility & the food is great. On a scale of 1-5 I would gladly give them a ...

Small independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Small independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Small, 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 Small 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 Small partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Small, TXNational

Nutritionist / dietician

17.9%

18.1%

Low / no sodium

38%

30.5%

No sugar

33.8%

27.3%

Vegetarian

32.3%

29.8%

Pureed meals

12.6%

9.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Small 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 Small communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Small, TXNational

Professional chef

45.8%

32.1%

Restaurant style dining

51.6%

38.3%

Room service

43.3%

32.6%

Anytime dining

17.4%

15.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Small 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 Small offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Small, TXNational

Activity director

57.9%

39.7%

Pet-focused programs

35.8%

25.1%

Community service programs

40.1%

29.1%

Devotional activities on-site

54.3%

41.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

62.2%

43.2%

Outings / off-site activities

62.7%

47.4%

Piano or organ

53.2%

37.8%

Arts and crafts center

51.6%

34.1%

Educational speakers / life long learning

52.6%

36.8%

Clubs / games / karaoke

59%

41.6%

Live performances

59%

41.2%

Dances

42.8%

29.2%

Fitness center

57.2%

35.1%

Fitness classes

58.4%

40.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Willow Park, The Waterford at Mesquite and Watermere at Firewheel are the top-rated independent living facilities near Small, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 94 independent living facilities near Small, Texas. See the full list.

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The best independent living facilities near you in Small, Texas are The Waterford at Mesquite and Watermere at Firewheel. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Small, TX

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Cost of independent living in Small, TX

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