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The cost of independent living in Gilchrist is about $3,614 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 1825 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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8.2
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40 reviews
This is my first experience with memory care. I have been very satisfied with the treatment to my loved one. Several instances I wish could have been avoided but not possible in a facility dealing with...
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.
When searching for senior living in Beaumont, look no further than Calder Woods. Nestled in Beaumont’s growing west end, the beautifully-landscaped 17-acre community combines convenient living, Southeast Texas charm and exciting life-enrichment opportunities to bring you the best in affordable...
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8.0
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The staff is very helpful and friendly. All the rooms surround a glass courtyard. I am the daughter and I have been helped with a few things and not ignored. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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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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 picked this community because, I was really impressed with the friendliness of the staff, how clean the facility was and most of all there was no smell. Our family member wanted to stay there. My loved...
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.
Rose Place is an award winning assisted living community in Port Arthur, Texas. Port Arthur is surrounded by natural beauty with its many lakes, rivers and forests. However it is our caring staff is that sets us above the rest and they will go out of their way to share a joke with you, celebrate...
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This has been a great home for my husband. I would very highly recommend it. The director is absolutely wonderful. The staff treats my husband with respect and he is so well taken care of. Thank you 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.
Serenity Assisted Living provides a caring community for seniors that is located in Beaumont, TX. The city of Beaumont has much to offer, including great roadside attractions, shopping, and dining. Those who enjoy spending time outside will find that the city's parks have much to offer. Residents...
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9.2
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69 reviews
Although my dad was there for a short time, the care he got was wonderful. His night care takers were great and helped him become acclimated to his new place. Andi, the head nurse, really knows her...
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.
Morada Friendswood is located between Houston and Galveston and both are popular destinations for our residents. We enjoy day trips to the beach, afternoon football games to cheer on the Astros, fishing excursions and strolling the paths at the Galveston Moody Gardens.We offer independent living,...
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I checked out all places recommended for my mom. I’m so glad I picked this place. It’s small apartments, and perfect for mom. The staff are excellent! The staff are kind, gentle, and attentive to my mom!...
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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My loved one was in Pelican Bay the entire time, and we were very pleased with it, so thank you for pointing us in that direction. They did change hands, and toward the end there was a lot of turnover of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Pelican Bay Assisted Living Community and Memory Care is a locally owned business. The owner has over 35 years experience in senior care in the South East Texas area. Pelican Bay opened in December of 2012. We are conveniently located on Beaumont's west end 3 miles north of Interstate 10 and one...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At last, a community that understands what you are looking for…..a place to call home.Shady Creek is a premier community offering a warm comfortable convenient address. Be swept away by both convenience and tranquility beginning with our shuttle to Baytown shopping, dining, medical and...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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.
Located in a charming waterfront community, Proveer at South Shore is the scenic destination spot for seniors requiring assisted living or memory care services in League City. In addition to our care services, we provide vibrant and modern living amenities and benefits such as spacious floor...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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This is such an amazing place for your loved ones. They truly do care about its residents. My patient was so happy here and misses it. They really do make you feel loved and like family here. Great staff.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Apply today and enjoy up to 3 MONTHS FREE! *Some restrictions apply.Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Underway! The Portofino's multi-million dollar renovation includes modern and stylish in-home upgrades, including granite countertops, a new energy-efficient washer and dryer in...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Gilchrist, TX
The average cost of senior living in Gilchrist is $3,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anahuac, TX with an average of $2,474 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gilchrist, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gilchrist, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gilchrist vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilchrist
Recent reviews for independent living in Gilchrist
Calder Woods in Beaumont, TX
5.0
Safety is an important factor. Gated parking for residents, always have someone at the reception desk or security person at night. Staff is great about helping with anything you ask them to do. If they can't help, they will put you in contact with someone that can help.
The Delaney at South Shore in League City, TX
5.0
The modern Delaney at South Shore is managed well and the staff is generally excellent . The rooms are roomy and well stocked, with washer & dryer, dish washer, full size electric stove and oven, nice full bathroom with walk in shower, TV Cable, microwave and pictures windows. Very clean with ...
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The Reserve at Pasadena
4.1
The Reserve at Pasadena is a lovely facility. The move-in process went very smoothly. The people are incredibly friendly. My frustrations have stemmed from medication reordering and the length of time it sometimes takes for my grandmother to get her pain medicine. The med room is where ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews highlight the friendly and caring nature of the staff in various communities, with residents and families expressing their appreciation for the long-term relationships they've built with caregivers. For instance, at Chesapeake Bay, the management team's exemplary attitude sets the ...
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Diverse range of activities. Reviews consistently mention the wide array of activities offered by communities, allowing residents to stay engaged and active. For example, at Village on the Park at Friendswood, residents enjoy social events, outings, and activities like bingo and exercise classes. At Morada Deer Park, th ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are important aspects of senior living communities, as mentioned in several reviews. At Brookdale Clear Lake, residents appreciate the pristine bathrooms, while reviews for Collier Park praise the renovated patio and dining room. The Village on the Park at Friendswood ...
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Daily communication with families. Families value clear and consistent communication between their loved ones and community staff, as noted in Morada Deer Park and Heartis Clearlake reviews. This ensures peace of mind for family members and helps meet care needs effectively.
Lovely common areas. Community common areas are cherished spaces for socializing and relaxation within senior living communities. Residents at Chesapeake Bay enjoy the 2 beautiful pools and the Club Room, while Calder Woods residents find the grounds beautiful. The Village on the Park at Friendswood also boasts ...
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Attentive and accommodating staff. Several reviews highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers in various communities, making daily life easier for residents. For instance, at Brookdale Clear Lake, staff go above and beyond to help new residents feel comfortable and confident in their new environment. At Village on the Pa ...
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Gilchrist independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilchrist independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilchrist, 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 Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilchrist, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilchrist, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
43.1%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilchrist, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
46.4%
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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks, Village on the Park at Friendswood and Lucas Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilchrist, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Gilchrist, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilchrist, Texas are Brookdale Dowlen Oaks, Village on the Park at Friendswood and Lucas Court. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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