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The cost of independent living in Mertens is about $3,979 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 149 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 Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.9
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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
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8.8
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21 reviews
8.8
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21 reviews
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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
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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.
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
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.3
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60 reviews
8.3
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60 reviews
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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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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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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
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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.
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: Independent Living
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.
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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: Independent Living
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.
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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.

Cost of independent 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 $3,463 per month.

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

Mertens, TX
$3,979/mo
$3,602/mo
$4,471/mo

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

Mertens, TX
$3,979/mo
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$3,979/mo
Independent Living
$3,979/mo

Independent 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.
Independent Living$3,979/mo$4,247/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$3,979/mo$4,770/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,979/mo$4,936/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Mertens, TX:$3,979/mo
Texas:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$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
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What families are saying about independent living in Mertens

Recent reviews for independent 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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Buffalo Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Waxahachie, TX

4.8
All of the staff is very helpful and friendly. They respond quickly to emails and answer any questions you may have. They respond quickly to accidents. My mom broke her hip and they were on her quickly (residents wear a necklace with button to push), called ambulance and myself.

Mertens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mertens independent 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 dietary accommodations in Mertens 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 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
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mertens 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 Mertens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mertens, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mertens 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 Mertens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mertens, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.4%
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