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The Waterton Inn Assisted Living in Tyler, Texas, prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere. The administrator receives high marks for being professional and personable, which helps family members feel confident that the facility is run properly. Residents enjoy spacious apartments, complete with separate living rooms and bedrooms, which adds another level of privacy and independence to their living experiences. The food has been praised as very good at The Waterton Inn Assisted Living, and guests are welcome to join residents for meals when they visit.

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According to the <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">2018 Genworth Cost of Care </a>study, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Tyler is just $5 higher than the state average of $3,795 and $200 below the national average ($4,000). In nearby&nbsp;Longview, the average cost is significantly lower at $3,100. The price is even&nbsp;less in Texarkana, which has the lowest monthly rate in the state at $2,265. The most expensive assisted living is found in Austin ($5,190), while Dallas has the most affordable price of all the major&nbsp;cities in Texas&nbsp;at $4,350 per month.

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The monthly rates for nursing home care are&nbsp;low in Texas and particularly in Tyler, where it costs&nbsp;just&nbsp;$4,258. Assisted living is only $450 less expensive per&nbsp;month. In other states,&nbsp;nursing home care often costs two to three times as much as assisted living. Homemaker services and home health aides are slightly more expensive than assisted living in Tyler but only by $13 per month. This comparable cost is deceptive because&nbsp;individuals living in their own home are responsible for regular household expenses, which are generally included in monthly assisted living facility fees.

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Tyler

Optional State Supplementation Low-income seniors in Texas who qualify for <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supplemental Security Income</a> may be eligible for an additional <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssi_st_asst/2011/tx.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssi_st_asst/2011/tx.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Optional State Supplementation</a> benefit. To qualify for this extra monthly payment, applicants&nbsp;must live in a Medicaid-funded facility and meet the SSI asset and income requirements. Applications for&nbsp;OSS&nbsp;benefits can be made online through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security Administration</a> website or by contacting the local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security office</a> in Tyler at (877) 319-5707. Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance Program Seniors who’ve&nbsp;served in the military, or their surviving spouse, may be able to receive additional funds from Veterans Affairs through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aid and Attendance program</a>. If eligible, this extra payment is made on a monthly basis on top of the applicant’s regular VA pension. To <a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/pension/aid_attendance_housebound.asp" rel="noopener noreferrer">qualify for the A&amp;A program</a>, veterans can’t be receiving a VA disability pension and must meet all of these requirements: 
<li>Have at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day during wartime</li>
<li>Be honorably discharged from service</li>
<li>Have an annual income below the program’s limit, which is currently $22,577</li>
 Additionally, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: 
<li>Need assistance with daily living activities</li>
<li>Be bedridden</li>
<li>Reside in a nursing home due to poor physical or mental health</li>
<li>Have eyesight limited to a corrected 5/200 visual acuity, or have severe concentric visual field loss</li>
 Applications for A&amp;A benefits must be filed at a Veterans Service Office. For more information or help completing the program’s complicated application, contact the local&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/veterans" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/veterans" rel="noopener noreferrer">VSO&nbsp;in Tyler</a> at (903) 590-2950.

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $3,800 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 4 Assisted Living Communities in Tyler and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Tyler, TX<ul><li>Assisted Living: $3,800</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $4,258</li><li>In-home Care: $3,813</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: N/A</li></ul>

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The&nbsp;<a href="https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip" rel="noopener noreferrer">Texas Medicaid program</a>&nbsp;is funded by the federal and state governments to provide low-income residents, including elderly,&nbsp;blind and disabled persons,&nbsp;with&nbsp;access to health care services such as doctor&nbsp;visits,&nbsp;hospital care and prescription drugs, as well as long-term institutional nursing care. To qualify for&nbsp;Medicaid coverage for long-term care, applicants must&nbsp;be aged 65 and older or disabled and have an annual income below the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1640" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1640" rel="noopener noreferrer">maximum limits</a>&nbsp;of $24,731 for individuals and $33,482 for couples. Low-income seniors who’ve been approved for Supplemental Security Income benefits automatically qualify for Medicaid coverage. Applications for Texas Medicaid can be&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home" rel="noopener noreferrer">submitted online</a>. For help applying for benefits, call (877) 541-7905 or visit one of the nine&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texascommunitypartnerprogram.com/TCPP_Site_FindPartnerResults?zc=&amp;sc=Tyler&amp;sco=&amp;mr=25&amp;toh=none&amp;lang=" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.texascommunitypartnerprogram.com/TCPP_Site_FindPartnerResults?zc=&amp;sc=Tyler&amp;sco=&amp;mr=25&amp;toh=none&amp;lang=" rel="noopener noreferrer">Community Partner agencies in the Tyler area</a>. STAR+PLUS Waiver Texas Medicaid doesn’t pay for assisted living facility fees, but it does offer the<a href="https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs/starplus" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/programs/starplus" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;STAR+PLUS waiver</a>&nbsp;that may cover the cost of services received in an assisted living setting.&nbsp;Approved seniors receive a personalized managed care plan that covers Medicaid health care services and long-term care supports and services such as: <ul>
<li>Care coordination</li>
<li>Transitional services</li>
<li>Personal assistance with activities of daily living</li>
<li>Assisted living services</li>
<li>Respite care</li>
<li>Nursing care</li>
<li>Physical therapy</li>
<li>Medical supplies and adaptive aides</li>
</ul> The STAR+PLUS waiver is available to Medicaid-eligible applicants aged 21 or older who’ve been assessed as needing nursing care for medical reasons and aren’t enrolled in other waiver programs. Medicaid funding for assisted living isn’t an entitlement in Texas, so there may be a waiting list to receive services through the waiver program. Applications are processed based on the needs of the individual, and those deemed&nbsp;most&nbsp;at risk receive assistance first. For more information about the STAR+PLUS&nbsp;waiver program, contact the <a href="http://www.etcog.org/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.etcog.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Area Agency on Aging of East Texas</a> at (800) 442-8845. Seniors can apply online through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home#login" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home#login" rel="noopener noreferrer">MyTexasBenefits</a>.

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Tyler and the surrounding areas are served by the East Texas Area Agency on Aging. This nonprofit agency is the local advocate for all aging-related issues and also provides many free or low-cost services to seniors. These services include counseling on various benefits and programs available in the area and how to apply for them, health and wellness programs as well as support for caregivers.

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The local senior center is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays, with the addition of a monthly dance night held at 7 p.m. Classes and activities include crocheting, dominoes, oil painting and line dancing. Tyler seniors are also welcome to come and socialize with their peers without taking part in any specific activities.

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Veterans and their family members can visit or call the local Veterans Services office to learn about available benefits and receive help completing their&nbsp;applications.&nbsp;All the services provided by&nbsp;VSOs&nbsp;are free of charge, and the staff is knowledgeable about benefit and pension application processes and how to&nbsp;file appeals through the VA.

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Located near the Tyler campus of the University of Texas, Brookdale Tyler East (formerly Sterling House of Tyler) is a community offering seniors all the joys of independent assisted living. Our gorgeous facility is perfect for seniors who need help with activities of daily living but who really value independence and home-style comforts and amenities.

Brookdale Tyler East is a part of Brookdale, a company that helps residents and family members create senior living solutions that enrich their lives through passion, courage and partnership so they can get the most out of “All the Places Life Can Go.” Brookdale has been providing the very best in senior living solutions since 1978..

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

We offer accommodations in private or companion suites with the option for residents to decorate using their own personal furnishings. Each apartment includes individually controlled heating and air conditioning, basic cable, kitchenette with microwave, and cable and telephone hookup.

Common areas at Brookdale Tyler East are furnished and lit for maximum comfort, so residents will feel at home in our beautiful dining and living areas. Haircuts and beauty treatments are available in our on-site barber and beauty shop. Trained chefs cook under the guidance of resident comments and suggestions, so each meal will be both delicious and inviting.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

For comfort and safety, our trained staff is on call 24/7 to assist with activities of daily living, including showering, clothing selection and dressing, personal hygiene, grooming and transferring to and from the dining area.

Transportation services can be scheduled to and from appointments or other recreational activities, and in-house social outings will bring excitement to everyday living.

Brookdale Tyler East is a unique assisted living community whose beautiful grounds and stellar services will make every individual feel at home.

Brookdale Tyler East

Atria Copeland is located in the heart of Tyler, Texas where entertainment, dining and shopping options are rich and plentiful. Broadway Square Mall, Goodman Park, Willow Brook Country Club and Rose Stadium are just a few of the nearby amenities that attract residents can enjoy.

Atria Senior Living provides more than simply a place to live, creating vibrant communities that offer seniors companionship, comfort and safety. When people come to Atria Copeland, they are taking the first step toward leading a richer and more fulfilling life. Each of our communities is a big family, and we invite individuals seeking senior living to consider joining us.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Atria Copeland features studio,&nbsp;one- and two-bedroom floor plans, along with one and two bedroom cottage options that are both elegant and spacious. No matter which floor plan you choose, you™ll have access to a full kitchen, walk-in closets and emergency alert systems.

When looking for a good book, residents can stop by our library. Our numerous common areas are comfortable places to enjoy socializing with neighbors and making new friends. Residents enjoy delicious chef prepared cuisine that is served at our restaurant-style dining room, and special events can be held in our private dining area.

<h2>Services Available</h2>

We encourage our residents to take full advantage of our wonderful programs. With over 200 cultural, educational, physical, and social programs each month to choose from, residents never grow bored.&nbsp;What™s more, our scheduled transportation services will take you to and from appointments or into the city to explore and enjoy the activities.

If an extra helping hand is ever needed, our dedicated staff members are available around the clock to provide assistance. These services may include help with medication reminders, dressing, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.

If you want to spend your days in a beautiful retirement community, Atria Copeland is an ideal choice.

Atria Copeland

The Hamptons at Pineforest is a resort style Assisted Living and Memory Care community that is part of a multi-service campus that includes Independent Apartments and Cottages. Surrounded by the beautiful East Texas landscape, our community provides a tranquil living experience while be conveniently located close to shopping and medical facilities.
 
This community includes custom dining services, movie theater and internet cafe and multiple courtyards with water features. The Assisted Living has 5 different over-sized apartment options. These include 1-2 bedroom as well as courtyard locations ranging from 400-750 square feet.
 
The Memory Care area is a dedicated environment with private dining area, secure courtyard and numerous common areas. Private and companion suites are available for memory care residents.
 
Our administrators listen carefully to your needs to provide the best plan of care for your loved one. Staff are hand-picked for their experience and compassion for seniors and all staff receive specific training for caring for memory care and assisted living residents.
 
Activities and dining are an important part of our resident's experience and we take extra care to listen to our residents and families to ensure they receive top notch services. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://apps.hhs.texas.gov/ltcsearch/">Texas Long-Term Care Provider Search</a>

The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living

We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a wonderful living environment everyday. Our genuine caring staff, home style meals, daily activities add to our residents' experience.Through special events, activities, clubs and ongoing cultural enrichment programs, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to get to know other residents and us. Call to set up an appointment for a tour because we delight in showing you our home.<h5>Amenities and Services</h5><ul><li>Daily assistance with bathing and dressing</li><li>Medication management</li><li>Dining assistance and special diets</li><li>Assistance with reminders and redirection</li><li>Escorts and assistance with walking</li><li>Emergency response call system</li><li>Housekeeping</li><li>Laundry and linen service</li> </ul>*Rates subject to change at any time. Level of care not included. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://apps.hhs.texas.gov/ltcsearch/">Texas Long-Term Care Provider Search</a>

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