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Assisted living costs in Mertens average about $3,979 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Mertens. Our detailed directory has 149 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 Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.9
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27 reviews
8.9
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What we like the most about the community is the love my mom felt from everyone. They all worked together to get the residents taken care even if it was not their job.
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 Waxahachie’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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Photo of Ennis Pointe Senior Living
88 Photos available
8.8
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21 reviews
8.8
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21 reviews
5 star
65%
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10%
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This facility is always bright, clean, and very homey. The staff is welcoming and always smiling. They know each resident well and interact with them like family. There are engaging activities planned...
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.
Whether you’re socializing with friends in our courtyard, going on a shopping excursion or relaxing in your private apartment, our assisted living community in Ennis, Texas, just 25 miles south of Dallas, will help you stay as independent as possible. And because our staff is on-site 24 hours a...
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Photo of Brookdale Waxahachie
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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8.3
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60 reviews
8.3
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60 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
20%
3 star
18%
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2%
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We are so blessed and thankful for Broodale! This has been the best staff and its such a peace knowing you parent is getting the best care and love! They go above and beyond to meet her needs.
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 community is more than just a place it live; it’s a place to live well.  Our assisted living and memory care community is located in Waxahachie, Texas, which is a vibrant town, just south of Dallas, that offers the perfect combination of tranquility and convenience. Its small-town charm...
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22 Floor plans available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
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Our loved one has since passed, but what our family really liked the most about Brookdale Corsicana is definitely their staff team! Yes! Would most definitely recommend this community to other families who ...
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.
In our assisted living community, you can fill in your social calendar and focus on fun, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to make your life easier. Located in the historic and thriving city of Corsicana, Texas, our assisted living lifestyle provides all the...
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It's worked great! They have changed hands, so it's a little too soon to know how that's going to go. But so far we are pretty happy with them. We don't have any major complaints about the cleanliness, or...
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.
Welcome to Wesley HouseEncouraging independence... while nurturing our resident's needsBehind each of our residents is a fascinating story, and it is our primary focus and pleasure to make living at Wesley House a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Our residents receive personalized care...
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Attention to detail making sure everything is done such as making sure my dad is changed, could do a better job. very nice looking place, overall! It was clean, the staff were friendly, and they seemed to...
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.
Heritage Oaks Retirement VillageEnjoy the peaceful surroundings of Heritage Oaks Retirement Village, an assisted living community located in Corsicana, Texas. Our charming facility offers attractive residential living options for those who wish to maintain an independent lifestyle, yet desire...
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21 reviews
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What we like the most about Morada Waxahachie is that it is close by, the admin is easy to get ahold of, it's very homey. Oh yes, we would recommend this community to other families!
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.
Find your place at Morada Waxahachie, where desired amenities and convenient services allow residents to live a vibrant lifestyle that encourages independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living community in Waxahachie, Texas, offers...
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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 Mertens, TX

The average cost of senior living in Mertens is $3,979 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Abbott, TX with an average of $3,631 per month.

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

Mertens, TX
$3,979/mo
$4,187/mo
$4,402/mo

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

Mertens, TX
$3,979/mo
$4,770/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,979/mo
$3,979/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,860/mo
Studio
$4,172/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,646/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,915/mo

Senior living costs in Mertens 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: Mertens, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMertens, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$3,979/mo$4,770/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,979/mo$4,936/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,979/mo$4,247/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Mertens, TX:$3,979/mo
Texas:$4,770/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Mertens, TX:$3,979/mo
Texas:$4,936/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Mertens, TX:$3,979/mo
Texas:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mertens, 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 Mertens.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mertens

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mertens

Morada Waxahachie

5.0
My mom was a resident at Morada from [date removed]. After shopping places in Midlothian and Waxahachie, we were grateful to find Morada. It was kept clean, smelled nice, the food was good and it was secure. There were lots of activities for the residents if they chose to participate. The best ...
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Brookdale Corsicana

4.4
My family and loved one have had a great experience with the community. The community has always been clean when we visit our loved one. Everyone seems to be friendly. The staff are caring, helpful, and knowledgeable. One thing we would suggest is to make sure about all the add-ons to the ...
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Ennis Pointe Senior Living

5.0
If you and your family have an elderly loved one in need of a new living environment, there is no better place than Ennis Point Senior Living. The team gives 110% to make sure that our father as well as the other residents have a safe and healthy lifestyle. I could not think of a better ...
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Mertens review score based on 33 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 8 Mertens assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mertens 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

Mertens review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Mertens, TX8 facilities
8.5
Frost, TX100 facilities
8.6
Milford, TX10 facilities

Review subcategories for Mertens 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 33 reviews of 8 Mertens assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mertens 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.
Mertens, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Mertens assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mertens assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mertens, 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 Mertens 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 Mertens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mertens, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mertens 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 Mertens Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mertens, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mertens 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 Mertens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mertens, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Mertens 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 Mertens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mertens, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mertens 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 Mertens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mertens, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mertens

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 Mertens protect seniors.
Learn about Texas assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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