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The cost of independent living in Elkhart is about $3,851 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 474 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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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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We toured this location while looking into options for our loved one. It was a very nice looking place, it was clean and the staff we met were friendly. The activities in particular looked impressive, they...
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 independent living in Elkhart, TX

The average cost of senior living in Elkhart is $3,851 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lovelady, TX with an average of $3,447 per month.

Independent living costs in Elkhart, TX, vs. nearby cities

Elkhart, TX
$3,851/mo
$3,974/mo
$3,764/mo

Independent living costs in Elkhart, TX, vs. state and national averages

Elkhart, TX
$3,851/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Elkhart, TX, vs. other senior living options

$3,994/mo
Independent Living
$3,851/mo

Independent living costs in Elkhart, TX, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,971/mo
Studio
$3,846/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,813/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,202/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,095/mo

Senior living costs in Elkhart 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: Elkhart, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkhart, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,851/mo$4,247/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$3,994/mo$4,770/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$3,994/mo$4,935/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Elkhart, TX:$3,851/mo
Texas:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Elkhart, TX:$3,994/mo
Texas:$4,770/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Elkhart, TX:$3,994/mo
Texas:$4,935/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Elkhart

Recent reviews for independent living in Elkhart

East Texas Alf Reunion Inn, LLC in Tyler, TX

5.0
They have activities but he doesn't participate because he's antisocial. Before his wife died they had actually lived there before so he wanted to come back. They're smaller than most places so they can pay more attention to things, they're also a local company so there was the local touch ...
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Prestige Estates in Tyler, TX

5.0
My mom has been at Prestige for a couple of months. Although it’s a hard transition to go from your home to assisted living I feel that the staff went way beyond to make that as comfortable as possible. I love the staff , facility & the food is great. On a scale of 1-5 I would gladly give them a ...
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Countryside Senior Living and Memory Care Athens

4.7
There has been changes in management. The staff is very nice and supportive. My loved one seems, to like it there. The staff is very accomodating and friendly. The only issue, is when I was unable to get a copy of the bill. The activities seems to be okay, and my loved one often exercises.

Elkhart independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkhart independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elkhart, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkhart 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 Elkhart communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkhart, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkhart 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 Elkhart offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkhart, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
46.4%
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Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and Azalea Trails are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elkhart, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 30 independent living facilities near Elkhart, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Elkhart, Texas are Atria Willow Park and Garden Estates of Tyler. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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