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Photo of Graceland at Garden Ridge
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From our first tour visit through family member's current residency, everyone at Graceland is caring and kind, very responsive to requests & questions from family members/resident. The general areas are kept...
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.
Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Sodalis Elder Living Graceland has been the community of choice for seniors since we were built in 2007! Our levels of care provide for individuals who are independent, as well as those who need a little, or a lot, of assistance with daily tasks such...
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Oaktree is such a loving place. The staff is amazing and the care they give is top notch. The kitchen is so clean and they care enough to give many options "off the menu" to accommodate. I have eaten there...
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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: 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.
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.
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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: 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: 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.
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: 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.
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It's really a retirement community, but they have levels of care. She has her own apartment with her own bathroom, and a kitchenette. It gave her back a little of her dignity. She loves it and she isn't...
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, 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.
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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: 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: 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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As a current resident, I would like to give a totally opposite review. The Towers is a coop where you purchase your unit and then pay a monthly maintenance fee, which includes concierge services, weekly...
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.
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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.
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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 Gillett, TX

The average cost of senior living in Gillett is $4,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nixon, TX with an average of $3,520 per month.

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

Gillett, TX
$4,233/mo
$3,520/mo
$3,857/mo

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

Gillett, TX
$4,233/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,397/mo
Independent Living
$4,233/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,077/mo
Studio
$4,544/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,966/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,549/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,400/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Gillett

Recent reviews for independent living in Gillett

The Forum at Lincoln Heights in San Antonio, TX

4.6
I chose The Forum at Lincoln Heights because of the friendliness of both the staff and the residents here. As far as the food goes - So many of the dishes are covered with sauces or gravies. Offering the dishes with these on the side would be a major improvement. The vegetables are over cooked. ...
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New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Floresville

5.0
The staff at New Haven in Floresville, TX has been wonderful to work with. They provided loving care for my grandparents. I can’t thank them enough.

Eden Hill Communities, a CCRC in New Braunfels, TX

5.0
I have lived here 7+ years and have witnessed a couple slumps but overall this is an excellent facility. Food is chef prepared with many choices, served attractively and have been told by several it is the best in the area of care centers. Apartments are nice, fairly spacious (choices of ...
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Gillett independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gillett independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gillett, 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 Gillett 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 Gillett partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gillett, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gillett 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 Gillett communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gillett, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gillett 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 Gillett offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gillett, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
40%
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There are 72 independent living facilities near Gillett, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Gillett, Texas are Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Waterford at Thousand Oaks and Carol Ann's Home - Wayward. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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