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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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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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Moved mom in during the pandemic, many options and activities were closed. As they are starting up she has met some new friends and is settling in nicely.
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, 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 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Oak Flats, TX

The average cost of senior living in Oak Flats is $3,593 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tenaha, TX with an average of $2,952 per month.

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

Oak Flats, TX
$3,593/mo
$3,862/mo

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

Oak Flats, TX
$3,593/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,862/mo
Independent Living
$3,593/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,204/mo
Studio
$3,955/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,798/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,583/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,149/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Oak Flats

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Flats

The Oaks Assisted Living in Tyler, TX

5.0
The very best in Tyler.

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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East Texas Alf Reunion Inn, LLC in Tyler, TX

5.0
They have activities but he doesn't participate because he's antisocial. Before his wife died they had actually lived there before so he wanted to come back. They're smaller than most places so they can pay more attention to things, they're also a local company so there was the local touch ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and inviting atmosphere at various senior living communities. At Atria Willow Park and Holiday Colonial Village, residents and their families praise the kindness of staff and the sense of camaraderie among residents.
Affordable housing with spacious units. Several reviews highlight the reasonable cost of apartments and the ample living space at communities like Garden Estates of Tyler and The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living. Residents often express satisfaction with the size and affordability of their units.
Diverse range of daily activities and social engagements. Activities are a key feature across the reviewed senior living communities, with residents enjoying various options such as movie nights, gardening classes, and religious services. At Atria Willow Park and The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living, the wide range of activities cater to d ...
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Supportive and caring staff. Many reviews praise the compassionate and dedicated staff at senior living communities, ensuring residents and their families feel supported. At Atria Willow Park and Holiday Colonial Village, the caring and attentive nature of the staff is highlighted as a major factor in residents' overall ...
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Nutritious and delicious meals. Reviews frequently mention the high-quality food and the accommodating nature of chefs in providing dietary options at communities like Garden Estates of Tyler and The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living. Residents appreciate the variety and taste of the meals offered.
Availability of on-site amenities and services. Several senior living communities offer on-site amenities and services that cater to residents' needs, allowing for convenience and ease. At The Hamptons at Greenridge Independent Living and Garden Estates of Tyler, residents mention the convenience of having a beauty shop, laundry facilitie ...
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Oak Flats independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Flats independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Flats, 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 Oak Flats 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 Oak Flats partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Flats, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Flats 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 Oak Flats communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Flats, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
41%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Flats 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 Oak Flats offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Flats, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Colonial Village, Atria Willow Park and Garden Estates of Tyler are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Flats, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 62 independent living facilities near Oak Flats, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Oak Flats, 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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