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Assisted living costs in Locust average about $4,166 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Locust. Our detailed directory has 270 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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44 Floor plans available
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9.6
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The caring people, 1:1 attention, and relaxing atmosphere are the best factors! Administrators are visible and hands-on with residents and families! Overall they could improve processes and communication.
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.
Our luxurious senior living community set on three acres of beautiful landscaped grounds in Sherman, Texas, offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your...
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9.5
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They went out of their way to help me with the process. From paperwork to financing. They were so kind and professional with me AND Dad. They have a great reputation and l can see why. A truly amazing...
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 Grayson Place, our assisted living community, residents are at the center of our small, homelike community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care....
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9.3
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The administrator is wonderful to work with and very helpful. All of the staff members are good to work with and they are dedicated to serving the community.
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.
Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care is an assisted living community located in the residential community of Sherman, Texas. Located just a few minutes from area shops and restaurants, as well as medical facilities and religious organizations, our community offers a close proximity to...
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Decor is beautiful. Staff friendly and helpful. Everyone is so nice. Food good. My Mom loved living there. We had no complaints about this facility.
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.
As Sherman’s premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities, and services, while only minutes away from historical landmarks,...
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36 reviews
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Preston Place Assisted Living is truly the best kept secret in Sherman for your loved ones! Tucker back in its own oasis, they provide more than just a home. Quality care, amazing food, beautiful rooms, fun...
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.
At Preston Place, our senior living community is dedicated to building caring, personal relationships with both residents and their families. We create individualized care plans to address each resident's unique needs, with a full-time registered nurse available around the clock for clinical...
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The staff at Exbury Garden Assisted Living Community were great! They could use improvement on the meals and activities provided. Overall it was a great place and I would recommend them to others looking.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Royal Healthcare & Assisted Living Community,
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Locust, TX

The average cost of senior living in Locust is $4,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitesboro, TX with an average of $4,105 per month.

Assisted living costs in Locust, TX, vs. nearby cities

Locust, TX
$4,166/mo
$4,149/mo
$4,880/mo

Assisted living costs in Locust, TX, vs. state and national averages

Locust, TX
$4,166/mo
$4,740/mo
U.S. national average
$4,783/mo

Assisted living costs in Locust, TX, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,166/mo
$4,166/mo

Assisted living costs in Locust, TX, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,781/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,470/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,553/mo

Senior living costs in Locust vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Locust, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLocust, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,166/mo$4,740/mo$4,783/mo
Memory Care$4,166/mo$4,899/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$4,048/mo$4,220/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Locust, TX:$4,166/mo
Texas:$4,740/mo
U.S.:$4,783/mo
Memory Care
Locust, TX:$4,166/mo
Texas:$4,899/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Locust, TX:$4,048/mo
Texas:$4,220/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Locust, 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 Locust.

What families are saying about assisted living in Locust

Recent reviews for assisted living in Locust

Wheeler Terrace in Gainesville, TX

3.8
The staff is great but some of their processes need to be refined. Good people that are somewhat poorly managed. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend the Wheeler Terrace community to other families.

Wesley House of Gainseville in Gainesville, TX

5.0
My dad is a current resident at Wesley House of Gainesville. We are extremely happy at this facility. The staff is so caring and kind. The facility is beautiful. Most importantly, my dad feels safe, welcome and content. I would recommend this facility to family and friends.

Silver Leaf Assisted Living Denison

5.0
My mother was about to move in prior to passing. We both felt the warmth of the staff and newness of the property were something you don't find in Denison very often.

Locust review score based on 75 family reviews

8.8
Review score9 facilities75 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 75 reviews of 9 Locust assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Locust review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Locust review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Locust, TX9 facilities
8.8
Pottsboro, TX13 facilities
8.2
Sadler, TX195 facilities

Review subcategories for Locust assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 75 reviews of 9 Locust assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Locust resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Locust, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
3.8
Care services
4.0
3.5
Staff
4.0
3.7
Meals & dining
3.7
3.4
Activities
3.7
3.4
Value for cost*
3.5
3.4
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Locust assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Locust assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Locust, 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 Locust 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 Locust that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Locust, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
34.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Locust 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 Locust Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Locust, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
32.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Locust 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 Locust partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Locust, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
38%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
36.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
55.6%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Locust 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 Locust communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Locust, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Locust 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 Locust offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Locust, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
30.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Locust

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Locust protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Willows Sherman, Grayson Court and Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Locust, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 14 assisted living facilities near Locust, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Locust, Texas is Brookdale Willows Sherman. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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