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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shirley, TX

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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: 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
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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.
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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: 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.
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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.
Free State CrestwoodLocated in beautiful East Texas, you’ll find Free State Crestwood Assisted Living, a Senior Care Centers assisted living facility. With a variety of attractive residential living options, it’s the perfect choice for those who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle, but...
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i have a family member that has been there for years and i go weekly i love the staff and resident there and the place is always clean and homey i actually eat there sometimes and the food is very good
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: 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 Shirley, TX

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $3,355 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Commerce, TX with an average of $2,950 per month.

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

Shirley, TX
$3,355/mo
$3,355/mo

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

Shirley, TX
$3,355/mo
$4,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,355/mo
Independent Living
$3,355/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,180/mo
Studio
$3,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,518/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,031/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Shirley

Recent reviews for independent living in Shirley

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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Spring Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care in Paris, TX

4.7
The staff are very courteous and informative, Her room is always clean. She was in two other places prior to living here and I would rate this community double then those. We chose this community because they had both assisted living and memory care I would definitely recommend this ...
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Hopkins Court in Sulphur Springs, TX

5.0
The staff I have encountered have been very friendly. Everyone is friendly and approachable, no matter what time of day I show up. I have never caught even a hint of bad smells and I worked in different facilities for almost 15 years. It always smells fresh and clean. Communication has been ...
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Shirley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, TXNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
15%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15%
40%
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Paris Chalet Senior Living, Hopkins Court and Autumn Wind Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shirley, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Shirley, Texas. See the full list.

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