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Assisted living costs in Smiley average about $4,346 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 56 communities in Smiley. Our detailed directory has 1014 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 Seasons Alzheimers Care and Assisted Living
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The facility is clean. My uncle was clean. His clothes were clean and he was so happy. Extremely helpful staff that are very happy to help and answer questions.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Season's Alzheimer's and Assisted Care is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of San Antonio, Texas which is in Bexar County with small portions extending into Medina and Comal counties. San Antonio is a city with a great deal of history. The Alamo is a national...
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Three years ago I placed both of my parents in assisted living at Sage Springs. My mom was admitted into the memory care unit, where she received very good care from all the staff. They were very patient and...
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.
Photo of Heart to Heart Assisted Living
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I like most their attention to the residents. They get a lot of interaction. I like least that our resident doesn't seem to be happy and I can't tell if that's just him or not.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Heart to Heart Residential Care Home is a senior care home located in the historic city of San Antonio, Texas, in the county of Bexar. Our quaint community is located in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood. The eclectic city of San Antonio is located in the southwestern corner, known as the Texas...
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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.
Photo of Todays Assisted Living
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.
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.
Photo of Live Oak
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Colonial Manor Care Center has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Located in the historic town of New Braunfels, on the IH 35 Corridor, we are close to several local hospitals as well as hospitals in San Antonio and Austin. We provide a separate wing for Women and Men on our...
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
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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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Photo of Outreach For Life
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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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My loved one lived here for a while. He had friends and was very happy here. Unfortunately they were very expensive, and as care needs increased, we found that it was no longer something we could afford. It...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Outreach For Life II
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Williamsburg House Inc
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.
Photo of Sunny Spirits at Hickory Hollow
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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 Sunny Spirits
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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 The Outreach for Life
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Sodalis - Victoria II
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Alterra Sterling House of Nacogdoches
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 Brooks Home For Seniors
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Our experience with Brooks Home for Seniors has been a good one, so far! It's a nice looking, well kept community, and one of the cleanest places I've ever seen! The people are friendly, and they do a great...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Brooks Home For SeniorsBrooks Home For Seniors is a senior residential care home located in the larger city of San Antonio, TX and in Medina county. San Antonio is situated in southern central Texas and is known for its richness in cultural and historical heritage. The boardwalk of the San...

Cost of assisted living in Smiley, TX

The average cost of senior living in Smiley is $4,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Karnes City, TX with an average of $3,508 per month.

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

Smiley, TX
$4,346/mo
$4,176/mo
$4,233/mo

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

Smiley, TX
$4,346/mo
$4,770/mo
U.S. national average
$4,709/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,346/mo
$4,793/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,836/mo
Studio
$5,041/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,057/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,907/mo

Senior living costs in Smiley 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: Smiley, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiley, TXTexasU.S.
Assisted Living$4,346/mo$4,770/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$4,793/mo$4,935/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living$4,548/mo$4,247/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Smiley, TX:$4,346/mo
Texas:$4,770/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Smiley, TX:$4,793/mo
Texas:$4,935/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Smiley, TX:$4,548/mo
Texas:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smiley, TX

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What families are saying about assisted living in Smiley

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smiley

Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Live Oak, TX

5.0
We have been nothing short of pleased with our experience with serenity Oaks. My grandmother is getting the absolute best care there. Everybody is so friendly. The food is great and the place is always clean. The staff is always smiling. You can tell they really enjoy their jobs.

Mariella of Sage Spring in San Marcos, TX

4.1
We went with them because the layout of building, it's one story-which we liked better, the staff we were introduced to (but I think they are a bit understaffed, honestly), the location ( easy to get to without having to sit in I35 traffic) and the facility grounds (they aren't surrounded by ...
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Argent Court Seguin

4.0
So far, things are going pretty well here. The staff is nice and friendly and they seem to care. The facility is nice and well kept as far as I can see. We haven't had any major issues with Argent Court so far.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at different communities, such as Sodalis Victoria Assisted Living and Esplanade Gardens, where they are praised for their encouragement and attentiveness towards residents' needs.
Nice and clean facilities. Reviews consistently point out the cleanliness of various communities, including Brookdale San Marcos South and Elan Westpointe, where residents appreciate the tidiness of both common areas and their personal spaces.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Several reviews highlight the importance of good food in enhancing residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as seen at Brookdale New Braunfels and The Blake at New Braunfels, where they praise the quality and variety of meals served.
Engaging activities for residents. Communities like Sodalis Victoria Assisted Living and The Legacy at Forest Ridge offer diverse activities to keep residents engaged and active, including social events, games, and hobbies.
Personalized care and attention. Personalized care and support are essential for seniors, and communities like Sodalis Victoria Assisted Living and Sodalis Windcrest at San Antonio are commended for their dedicated caregivers who take the time to understand and cater to each resident's unique needs.
Welcoming environment for families. Families play a crucial role in their loved ones' lives, and communities such as The Oaks of Garden Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care and The Blake at New Braunfels are praised for their openness and inclusivity towards family involvement
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Smiley review score based on 206 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 48 Smiley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smiley 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

Smiley review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Smiley, TX48 facilities
8.2
Nixon, TX88 facilities
8.6
Stockdale, TX146 facilities

Review subcategories for Smiley 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 206 reviews of 48 Smiley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smiley 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.
Smiley, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Smiley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiley, 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 Smiley 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 Smiley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smiley, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smiley 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 Smiley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smiley, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smiley 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 Smiley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiley, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiley 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 Smiley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiley, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiley 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 Smiley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiley, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.9%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smiley

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Serenity Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Nacogdoches and The Legacy at Forest Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Smiley, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 56 assisted living facilities near Smiley, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Smiley, Texas is Brookdale Nacogdoches. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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