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The life care people comes in to check on loved one, each week. The interaction with the staff, has been great. The staff greets us and knows us by name when we visit. According to, my loved one the food and...
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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.
Trinity Timbers Assisted Living, located in Longview, Texas, provides a unique environment with personalized services designed to meet the needs of every resident. Trinity Timbers is the perfect balance of the comforts of home with the support services needed.Imagine your life calling Trinity...
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We picked this community, because they were able to help the veterans without charging a community fee. They need more nurses and better meal options.
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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.
A Little About Alpine Hose Assisted LivingOn any given morning you may find an exercise program design for seniors or mind stimulating word games. In the afternoon you can be attending a movie & popcorn, bingo, gardening, painting class which I conduct, along with the entire month filled with...
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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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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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I found it to be comfortable. Activities were provided. The home is being upgraded and looking very inviting. My room was very large with a kitchenette and bathroom. House keeping comes weekly. Both shifts...
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.
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5 stars for all categories. When we were looking, the thing that stuck out the most about Wesley House of Lindale was the rooms, they are great! The porches that they have are wonderful. The staff have...
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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.
Wesley House Assisted Living was built in 2011 and was purchased by Wesley Partners, in 20212. Wesley Partners is a family-owned company that has been in the healthcare business for 42 years and is proud to provide alternative living options to people who are unable to, or no longer want to live...
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The staff are caring and they have been excellent during the pandemic. They schedule facetime visits for us and other families. She loves the food. They offer a variety and it's good southern cooking. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Arbor Assisted Living offers quality assisted living for seniors in a comfortable, home like environment. Residents receive personal assistance from our loving trained staff to continue leading healthy, independent lives. We our located across the street from our sister center, Westward Trails...
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MY DAD MOVED INTO AUTUMN WIND AND LOVED IT. THA STAFF SPOILED HIM ROTTEN. EXCELLENT PLACE. WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMMEND!! GREAT FOOD.
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.
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My brother seems to be doing okay since moving here. He is getting up and doing some of the activities. The staff here is very nice, patient and attentive to the residents. He seems to be liking the food I...
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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.
Our Philosophy We believe that every senior deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. That life should be robust, active, and focused on the future at all times. We remain deeply passionate about creating warm, joyous, and caring environments for the seniors in our care and delivering...
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We’ve lived at Buckner Westminster Place for eight years. This is the most complete senior living complex in Longview, Tx. It has Independent Living apartments and patio homes, Assisted Living apartments,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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We’ve lived at Buckner Westminster Place for eight years. This is the most complete senior living complex in Longview, Tx. It has Independent Living apartments and patio homes, Assisted Living apartments,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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.
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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: Senior Apartments
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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, Memory 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.
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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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.
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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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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...
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, 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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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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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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Friars, TX

The average cost of senior living in Friars is $3,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeport, TX with an average of $3,512 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Friars, TX vs. nearby cities

Friars, TX
$3,636/mo
$3,626/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Friars, TX vs. the state and national average

Friars, TX
$3,636/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Friars vs. other types of senior living

$3,886/mo
Independent Living
$3,636/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Friars, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$4,204/mo
Studio
$3,950/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,837/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,587/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,149/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Friars

Recent reviews for independent living in Friars

The Oaks Assisted Living in Tyler, TX

5.0
The very best in Tyler.

The Bradford House in Gilmer, TX

4.6
They are an assisted living community with efficiency style apartments. It's a lot smaller; they have 33 people. They were good, but the transportation was a problem. It seems like everywhere they say that they can accommodate transportation for dialysis, but then when it comes down to it, they ...
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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 ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the communities, with residents making new friends and feeling like they are part of a caring community. At Atria Willow Park, residents have made deep connections with one another and have developed a sense of belonging. The staff ...
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Affordable and spacious living accommodations. Several reviews highlight the affordability and spaciousness of the living accommodations at the communities. For example, at Holiday Colonial Village, residents appreciate the size of their apartments and the value for the price. At Atria Willow Park, one resident mentions the great apartme ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at the communities, from social events to hobbies and outings. At The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living, the staff go above and beyond to keep residents engaged and entertained, and at Garden Estates of Tyler, the activities offere ...
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Thoughtful and supportive staff. Residents express appreciation for the supportive and thoughtful nature of the staff at their communities. At Holiday Colonial Village, staff are described as being friendly, helpful, and respectful. At Atria Willow Park, the staff interact with residents in a kind and caring manner, and are ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. Food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Holiday Colonial Village, the food is described as delicious and the menu offers a good variety of choices. At Garden Estates of Tyler, although there have been some complaints about the quality of the food, m ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at the communities. At The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living, the staff are praised for their prompt response to maintenance requests and the overall cleanliness of the community. At Atria Willow Park, the resi ...
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Friars independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Friars independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Friars, 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 Friars 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 Friars partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Friars 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 Friars communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
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31%
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Friars 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 Friars offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Friars, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park and Garden Estates of Tyler are the top-rated independent living facilities near Friars, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 65 independent living facilities near Friars, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Friars, Texas are Atria Willow Park and The Eastman. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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