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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santel, TX
If you’re looking for assisted living in Santel, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Santel or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Santel.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Santel for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the Santel area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Roma, La Casita and Buena Vista.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Roma, La Casita and Buena Vista.
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For cleanliness - there was broken glass in the corner of his room from when he knocked over his lamp and it broke. It was only by the bed that was vacuumed up. For meals, I had to finally ask for dad, to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Introducing The Gardens at Brook Ridge Brand New, State-of-the-Art Assisted Living & Memory Care Community The Gardens at Brook Ridge is a warm, welcoming assisted living home that fosters a sense of community for the residents. The overall design balances the operational needs of...
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What can I say? A lot! Avalon Memory care is where you should place your loved one. The staff are professional and full of grace. We placed our mother there in less than a week. Very quick and expertly...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At AVALON, we set ourselves apart from other residences with the level of care and compassion we show to our residents. Our care is unique in that we treat our residents as people with individual needs rather than grouping them as 'those with dementia.' After all, a lack of cognitive ability...
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We were on a little bit of a time crunch but we found the garden area and outdoor area with Waterford Gardens to be a big plus for us. The rooms are a little on the smaller side and we have to wear a mask,...
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.
Waterford Gardens On Griffin ParkwayLocated in beautiful Mission, Texas, Waterford Gardens On Griffin Parkway is an assisted living community with ample green space and walking paths. Our property is situated in a quiet residential area within just minutes of a variety of activities including...
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Great place for my husband while he could stay due to an illness he had to leave. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a place to care for a loved one
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Biltmore Personal Care Home Biltmore Personal Care Home is a senior care home that is located in the large city of McAllen, TX and in Hidalgo county. McAllen is in the southern part of Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. It is known for its wonderful scenery and beautiful weather. The group home...
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He is really happy there. The only thing would be to have a little more help in the wing. A little more staff would nice. I feel really good about leaving him there, he likes it lot. He likes the food.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located just a few minutes from several area hospitals, is a leader in healthcare offering the community of McAllen a variety of services. Briarcliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is proud to be the recipient of the 2011 National Quality Bronze...
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Great place to live in. Wonderful personalized care of the residents, amazing staff, beautiful grounds and delicious food. ...and a very kind relation with resident’s family.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Santel, TX
The average cost of senior living in Santel is $4,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pena, TX with an average of $4,090 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santel, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santel, TX vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Santel, TX
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What families are saying about assisted living in Santel
Recent reviews for assisted living in Santel
The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Pharr, TX
5.0
All 5's. The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care was a blessing, kindness and understand staff relieved a lot of my worries and stress. My mother passed away on [date removed] , which was her 94 Birthday. I am grateful to all at The Gardens who helped me through this last ...
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The Bridges At Edinburg
5.0
I just can't say enough good things about Bridges. They have taken good care of my mom and they are on top of things. She had a fall before coming here and since coming here has been improving. They are located conveniently for our family and they are really just a great community from top to ...
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Waterford Gardens on Griffin Parkway in Mission, TX
5.0
This is the place I was looking for. I can't imagine my loved one being in another community. The gardens and waterfalls on the grounds of the community are so peaceful for the residents to take advantage of. There is a pleasant smell to the community.
All the staff have been friendly and ...
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Santel assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santel assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santel, 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 Santel assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Santel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santel, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Santel assisted living
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 Santel Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santel, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santel assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Santel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santel, TXNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Santel assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Santel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santel, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santel assisted 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 assisted living communities in Santel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santel, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
38.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
34.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Santel
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Santel protect seniors.
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The Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, Avalon Memory Care - Edinburg and Biltmore Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Santel, Texas. See full list of communities.
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