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"Atria Willow Park is conveniently located near parks, hospitals, movie theaters, delectable restaurants and shopping hot spots. Between the ..."
READ MOREThe 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 14 Assisted Living Communities in Tyler and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Tyler, TX
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"Atria Willow Park is conveniently located near parks, hospitals, movie theaters, delectable restaurants and shopping hot spots. Between the ..."
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"The Hamptons community is nestled on 33 acres in beautiful East Texas. Our apartments come in four large floor plans, each with a fully equi..."
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"Atria Copeland is located in the heart of Tyler, Texas where entertainment, dining and shopping options are rich and plentiful. Broadway Squ..."
READ MORE5550 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, TX 75703
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"At Azalea Trails, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our resident..."
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"Oak Hills Terrace is a senior living community that specializes in providing exceptional specialized Memory Care services to residents with ..."
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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 se..."
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"At Garden Estates of Tyler, we offer senior living designed to suit your needs, health and lifestyle. Located near the Hollytree Country Clu..."
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"Picture yourself living in one of the most beautiful settings in East Texas, with a full-time staff dedicated to making your life easy and e..."
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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..."
READ MORE2780 Three Lakes Parkway, Tyler, TX 75703
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15062 Cr 1145, Tyler, TX 75704
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"Welcome to Villa of Tyler! We make it our top priority to care for seniors with the respect, compassion and dignity they deserve. We underst..."
READ MORE2120 E. Rusk Street, Jacksonville, TX 75766
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"Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and ca..."
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"____________________________________________ A perfect place where resident’s independence is valued and live life to the fullest is Wesl..."
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"At Angelina House, seniors find a comfortable and homelike setting where they are able to keep their independence while being able to get he..."
READ MORE"The Gardens Assisted Living Community at Hawkins is an assisted living community located in Hawkins, TX, a quaint country town in the piney ..."
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May 26, 2021
Atria Willow Park is very comfortable. Cindy was extremely courteous and answered any questions that I had. It looked like it's very well-maintained, they had a park outside, the rooms are small, but it's adequate for some people. Cindy was very nice, helpful, and very informative. They had a barber shop or a beauty shop, they had a dining room, which was very nice and had tables and chairs. I didn't taste the food but I'm sure they probably had good food, and it was a large room. I saw a studio and a one-bedroom. The lighting was fine but the units were very small, though they're adequate for some people; I'm not sure. The kitchen is really small, there's quite no kitchen really. The facility is very clean and very comfortable.
Nancy
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May 26, 2021
The Hamptons At Greenridge is extremely nice and very accommodating. The rooms there were a little bit larger than the other place I toured, and it's a very comfortable place as well. It's very nice and very clean. They also have an exercise room, a little library, a barber shop, and a dining room with tables and chairs. When I was there they had just finished their Easter celebration; it was a very nice and large room.
Michael
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April 5, 2019
Brookdale Tyler East was very clean. The staff members were very good. They met me at the door even though I wasn't scheduled. The dining area looked very clean, and there were lots of staff members helping people eat. It was very supervised. They were very polite. The Brookdale is the only one I would consider but they have a waiting list.
Michael
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April 5, 2019
There was no staff when I visited Rosewood Estates. There were dirty handprints on the doorways, all the decorations in the lobby had dusts on them, and it smelled of urine. The rooms were big like an apartment, which was what I was wanting, but I would never put somebody there because it was so dirty. There was no one there to accommodate me. One of the nurse aides showed me around a little bit, but she didn't know any of the financial thing. The dining room was unkempt. The building needed a lot of repair inside. They need to clean better and they need more staffing.
Anelle
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March 29, 2019
My husband is at Brookdale Tyler South. I like the place and the room, but I like to be told upfront when I need to pay something. When we went there, I knew I had to pay the $4,900 which I was prepared to do, but I did not know that I was to pay the extra $1,600, and I dont know why. Yesterday I got this bill, where they told me that they would split the payment for March and April to $2,450, then they tagged on level of care for April, and I wasnt told theyre going to do that. Its like theyre trying to sneak it by me or something, and I dont appreciate that. What I dont appreciate is Ive been doing all of his clothes. When they would do them, they would lose them, and I find other peoples clothes with his. I think the staff is very nice and very friendly, but I dont think theyre paying enough attention to my husband because when they go to the activity room, they dont even take him. The nurses that are there do a pretty good job, and seemed to be more patient. The room is very nice and large enough, and the bath is very good, too. All the furniture is mine, and why theyre charging $1,600 for insurance is beyond me.
Anthony
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January 28, 2019
Rosewood Estates had excellent facilities and caring staff. It's conveniently located, and the grounds were well maintained. The apartments were large enough and comfortable. We stopped for lunch, and it was excellent. It's an excellent choice.
George
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January 18, 2019
My mother moved into Rosewood Estates, she likes it, and shes settled in. She likes the people she takes her meals with, and its good so far. I liked the way its designed. It's like a cruise ship, and eating and everything happens in one central area, it doesnt spill over to the living area. They have different singing groups come in and entertain, and eventually I would like to see her get down and start playing card games with the people. Shes very social and she loves being there. The ladies are nice, the workers are really nice, and the people that run it are fantastic. It felt more homey than the others we looked at.
Steve
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January 13, 2019
I had a very good experience at Rosewood Estates and I had no problems at all. They have friendly staff, the place is clean and they have a lot of extra activities for the seniors to participate in. They serve three meals a day with snacks in between. The dining area is very nice. They have an in-house home health care which is good. The staff is very professional and I had a good impression.
Al
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October 27, 2018
I have moved into Rosewood Estates. We have bean bag baseball and other things for activities. It's an easygoing, laid back community. The staff is very efficient and hardworking.
According to the 2018 Genworth Cost of Care 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 Longview, the average cost is significantly lower at $3,100. The price is even 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 cities in Texas at $4,350 per month.
Tyler
$3,800
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$3,795
Longview
$3,100
Texarkana
$2,265
Dallas Area
$4,350
Sherman Area
$3,694
Austin Area
$5,190
Waco
$3,695
The monthly rates for nursing home care are low in Texas and particularly in Tyler, where it costs just $4,258. Assisted living is only $450 less expensive per month. In other states, 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 individuals living in their own home are responsible for regular household expenses, which are generally included in monthly assisted living facility fees.
Assisted Living
$3,800
Homemaker Services
$3,813
Home Health Aide
$3,813
Adult Day Health Services
0
Nursing Home Care
$4,258
The Texas Medicaid program is funded by the federal and state governments to provide low-income residents, including elderly, blind and disabled persons, with access to health care services such as doctor visits, hospital care and prescription drugs, as well as long-term institutional nursing care.
To qualify for Medicaid coverage for long-term care, applicants must be aged 65 and older or disabled and have an annual income below the maximum limits 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 submitted online. For help applying for benefits, call (877) 541-7905 or visit one of the nine Community Partner agencies in the Tyler area.
STAR+PLUS Waiver
Texas Medicaid doesn’t pay for assisted living facility fees, but it does offer the STAR+PLUS waiver that may cover the cost of services received in an assisted living setting. Approved seniors receive a personalized managed care plan that covers Medicaid health care services and long-term care supports and services such as:
Optional State Supplementation
Low-income seniors in Texas who qualify for Supplemental Security Income may be eligible for an additional Optional State Supplementation benefit. To qualify for this extra monthly payment, applicants must live in a Medicaid-funded facility and meet the SSI asset and income requirements.
Applications for OSS benefits can be made online through the Social Security Administration website or by contacting the local Social Security office in Tyler at (877) 319-5707.
Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance Program
Seniors who’ve served in the military, or their surviving spouse, may be able to receive additional funds from Veterans Affairs through the Aid and Attendance program. If eligible, this extra payment is made on a monthly basis on top of the applicant’s regular VA pension.
To qualify for the A&A program, veterans can’t be receiving a VA disability pension and must meet all of these requirements:
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.
Tyler Senior Center
1915 Garden Valley Rd., Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 597-0781
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. Area Agency on Aging of East Texas
1501 Pentecost Rd., Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 218-6500
Veterans and their family members can visit or call the local Veterans Services office to learn about available benefits and receive help completing their applications. All the services provided by VSOs are free of charge, and the staff is knowledgeable about benefit and pension application processes and how to file appeals through the VA.
Smith County Veteran Services Office
210 E. Ferguson St., Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 590-2950
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