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The cost of independent living in Merit is about $4,106 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 106 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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Photo of New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Wylie
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11 Floor plan available
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My mom lives with us but when I was traveling outside the US, I needed respite care for 3 weeks. New Haven was a great fit for us and mom was well taken care of. We would definitely use New Haven again in...
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.
At New Haven our residents are at the center of everything we do, and you’ll see that the moment you step through the front door of a New Haven community. From our small, intimate buildings designed for a sense of connection to the wonderful meals we serve to our daily commitment to the health...
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8.0
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The experience is great. The only reason I gave a 4 for care services is they haven't been able to get a hair professional in, we had to cut Moms hair ourselves. The new owners are fantastic, but the 4 for...
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.
Golden Grace DAHS is your home away from home.Golden Grace DAHS is dedicated to providing specialized care services for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other Dementias.The program promotes social, emotional and physical well-being to our members to achieve optimal health and remaining as...
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I would like to praise all the hard working staff [names removed]. They have been very friendly ,tentative, informative and caring. [name removed] is sweet, helpful, and always working hard in the books...
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.
Redbud Place is located in McKinney, Texas, in a quiet tree lined neighborhood on the edge of town. Our comfortable homelike community promotes independence while assisting residents with daily routines such as: Medication management Monitoring of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high...
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We chose Harrison House because it was the first one I looked at. I needed to get him into someplace quickly and they had availability. The room sizes at the facility are plenty of space for what he needs....
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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Photo of Overture Fairview 55+ Apartment Homes
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It's a great first transition for a loved one leaving their home. The amenities are fantastic. The care from the staff was amazing, and they focused on the health and wellness of the residence. My father...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Overture Fairview — a beautiful and upscale 55+ active adult apartment home experience that celebrates active lifestyles like never before. Here, you’ll discover resort inspiration mixed with a vibrant, and connected atmosphere. Enjoy the best of a new community, as well as stunning...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Merit, TX

The average cost of senior living in Merit is $4,106 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union Valley, TX with an average of $3,626 per month.

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

Merit, TX
$4,106/mo
$4,957/mo

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

Merit, TX
$4,106/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$5,377/mo
Independent Living
$4,106/mo

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

Studio
$4,251/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,380/mo

Senior living costs in Merit 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: Merit, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerit, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,106/mo$4,247/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$5,039/mo$4,770/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$5,377/mo$4,935/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Merit, TX:$4,106/mo
Texas:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Merit, TX:$5,039/mo
Texas:$4,770/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Merit, TX:$5,377/mo
Texas:$4,935/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Merit

Recent reviews for independent living in Merit

The Oaks at Liberty Grove in Rowlett, TX

5.0
Our loved one is adjusting very well there, he is getting much more comfortable quicker then he was at the previous community he was at. The medical staff team and the entire staff team are just amazing. They are always on top of everything always keep us informed. The place is very well ...
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Larkspur at Twin Creeks in Allen, TX

4.0
The community is quite large so they do try and keep the community very clean, and most of the staff members have been friendly. They do not serve food, you just come down and grab it but the meals are small, so we think they just do not have the help they need which could be caused by the ...
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Golden Grace in McKinney, TX

4.8
I highly recommend Golden Grace. They strive to keep their patients comfortable and happy, even picking up favorite items from the store. Great people to work with, and the whole family feels great about the care. Also, and very important, Golden Grace was referred to us by someone we know. We ...
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Merit independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merit independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merit, 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 Merit 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 Merit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merit 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 Merit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merit, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merit 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 Merit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merit, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
30%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care of Wylie, Golden Grace and Redbud Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merit, Texas. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Merit, Texas. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Merit, Texas are Parkview in Allen and Chateau McKinney. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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