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Assisted living costs in Houston County average about $3,714 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 23 communities in Houston County. Our detailed directory has 72 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Carriage Inn at Huntsville
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Everything has been great at Carriage Inn. The meals could be better. A lot of sandwiches. From my understanding though, it's like that everywhere. Overall they have taken good care of my mother.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Embark on the best years of your life at Carriage Inn Huntsville. Enjoy active senior living at its finest! Our tight-knit community offers both Independent & Assisted Living. Our convenient location in Huntsville is within easy reach of interstate 45, Madison, Walker and Trinity...
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This is place is amazing I have a two family member in there. Everything I go there to see them it's a pleasant site they're either doing some kind of activity or relaxing in the room and even sometimes...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Livingston Manor, Texas is an assisted living community where its residents enjoy small town living and abundant natural beauty. Nearby Lake Livingston provides abundant opportunities for fishing and boating and is also a bird watchers' paradise due to great amounts of migratory birds. Livingston...
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Photo of Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The price, location, cleanliness, services offered and people are why we chose it. I would recommend to a friend but tell them to stay involved, visit frequently and keep close tabs on everything.Friendly...
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.
Get on the fast track to a relaxing life filled with friends and fun at Dogwood Trails, where our goal is to provide an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating for all residents. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Palestine, Texas, is tucked...
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[Removed] has been a God send. She is extremely caring. I haven't met a staff member there that isn't. I am loving the sense of relief I feel knowing my grandma is being cared for just as I would care for...
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.
Enchanted Pines offers assisted living services to seniors in historical Crockett, Texas. Our assisted living community is located a short distance from the beauty and history of Crockett, giving our residents plenty of options for outings. Enchanted Pines is the perfect place for anyone looking...
Photo of Brookdale Palestine
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From start to finish Brookdale in Palestine made our process easy. The entire staff is friendly and welcomed our mom with genuine hearts. The things that I love about this facility is their staff has worked...
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.
Sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. In our community, located in Palestine, Texas, you can connect with others who share similar interests so you can enjoy a vibrant life. Jump into a busy social calendar and a life of independence...
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We loved all the people. Even after our loved one passed on, we missed the staff. They are all so precious. We never found anything to be unclean or anything. It's just a beautiful place. I would highly...
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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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. They are really nice and treat my loved one very well. My loved one really likes the staff. The food tastes really good according to my loved...
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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We really appreciated the fact that took a big interest in our loved one and made big efforts helping her get adjusted during her first few weeks at the community. It makes us feel better and more...
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.
At Sundale Senior Living, our residents mean everything to us. Our mission is to exceed the expectations of our residents and their families through our commitment to compassionate care, honesty, integrity, affordability, and respect. Let us help you provide the comfort, care, community, and...
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Photo of Countryside of Jacksonville
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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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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.
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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Photo of The Arbor Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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
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.
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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Photo of Windermere At Cartmell
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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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
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.
Photo of SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Lufkin
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Lufkin, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. We also...
Photo of Parkwood Place
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of MRC Creekside
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of Trinity Assisted Living Of Jacksonville
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.
Photo of Gardendale Rehab & Nursing Ctr
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.
Photo of The Arbor Assisted Living & Memory Care
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.

Cost of assisted living in Houston County, TX

The average cost of senior living in Houston County is $3,714 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burke, TX with an average of $3,533 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Houston County, TX vs. nearby counties

Houston County, TX
$3,714/mo
$3,566/mo
$3,697/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Houston County, TX vs. the state and national average

Houston County, TX
$3,714/mo
$4,641/mo
U.S. national average
$4,628/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Houston County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,714/mo
$3,714/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Houston County, TX by room type

Semi-Private
$3,578/mo
Studio
$3,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,145/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,291/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Houston County, TX

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Houston County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Houston County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Houston County

Brookdale Palestine

4.9
Brookdale Palestine is the BEST. They treat the patients like family. I have been at peace knowing they will take care of my sister. The staff are wonderful with the patients. I have had my sister in several facilities. AND HANDS DOWN BROOKDALE PALESTINE IS THE BEST. The food is awesome. They ...
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Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care in Palestine, TX

4.4
They were very friendly and helpful with my decision making process. I wanted my mom to be in a good place. They were instrumental in helping me understand this was best for my mom and me.

Countryside of Jacksonville

5.0
Our loved one has been very happy here. She was very happy, they asked her what she wanted and cooked her a birthday meal. I do know they are trying their hardest with everything that is going on with activities and things like that. We are very comfortable with her being here and is getting the ...
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Houston County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houston County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houston County, 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 Houston County 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 Houston County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Houston County, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Houston County 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 Houston County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Houston County, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Houston County 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 Houston County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houston County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Houston County 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 Houston County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houston County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
30%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houston County 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 Houston County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Houston County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Houston County

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 Houston County protect seniors.

Learn about Texas Assisted Living regulations

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Carriage Inn at Huntsville, Livingston Manor and Dogwood Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Houston County, Texas. See full list of communities.

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