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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Smith County, TX
If your loved one needs memory care in Smith County, A Place for Mom can help. With 20 memory care facilities in Smith County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Smith County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Smith County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Smith County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tyler, Mineola and Kilgore.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Tyler, Mineola and Kilgore.
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9.9
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105 reviews
I have been at Atria Willow Park for four months and I love all of the residents and all of the employees! Everyone has been so great and welcoming during my time here. I give Atria Willow Park Five stars!
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.
Atria Willow Park is conveniently located in the heart of Tyler, minutes from popular restaurants and shopping areas. Residents enjoy a three-acre park with an outdoor kitchen, putting green, fountain and walking trail, and plenty of space for the concerts and other outdoor events. Transportation...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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70 reviews
The Garden Estates staff and management have been top notch. They always respond to my phone calls. They are very professional and friendly and go the extra mile. They help my family member find the...
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.
Garden Estates of Tyler has been serving seniors for over twenty years. Our tenured staff are passionate about resident care and dignity. We have been voted 2018 Best Assisted Living by senioradvisor.com. To see for yourself, visit our Facebook page for a snapshot of our residents in action. ...
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9.2
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48 reviews
The staff at Oak Hills Terrace has been amazing. They obviously truly care for the residents and management calls with any changes in her condition when they notice something. We will always be grateful for...
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.
Can it really be different? Yes. Our unique community is designed with the residents in mind, showcasing a new concept in memory care that provides an atmosphere that is inviting and comfortable for both your loved one and you. Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care Residence feels more like you are in...
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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49 reviews
Well I have only spoken with one of the directors when I was considering the place for my grandmother. However I found it to be clean, well staffed and well managed. At least this was my impression the few...
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.
As you and your family consider memory care for your loved one, we can help. At our dedicated memory care community in Tyler, Texas, we have the experience to understand the complexity of Alzheimer’s and dementia at every stage. Memory care services in a safe, comfortable, home-like environment...
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43 reviews
5 for all categories. What we like the most about Azalea Trails is the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the community. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families, without,...
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 Azalea Trails, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Tyler area. Residents have many opportunities to participate in a...
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44 Floor plans available
8.8
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31 reviews
Age related building issues have been a real inconvenience for all the residents. Mom was displaced to another room due to water issues from rain coming in under air unit. After that happened 3 times got...
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.
At Atria Copeland, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of hospitality, independence, and exceptional service. This gated community has a grand front entrance with a fountain, landscaped courtyards and beautiful gardens. Enjoy walking the grounds and chatting with your neighbors. Atria Copeland is...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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35 reviews
We chose Brookdale Tyler East because staff were friendly, caring, they had good food and nice rooms. The patients are very secure. It gives us a lot of peace of mind. It's a very good place to put your...
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.
The assisted living lifestyle at our community provides a safe, carefree setting for you to live your redefined independence without the inconvenient burdens of home ownership. Indeed, our apartment-style community offers all the conveniences of home without any of the work. Our assisted living...
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8.0
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15 reviews
I have been extremely disappointed with the medical alert system. The signal does not connect in the bathroom area, and is sporadic in the other areas. The response time is less than ideal. The food...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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The service is good and everyone is friendly. The food smells good, and my loved one is eating well. They offer a lot of activiites, but my loved one does not participate yet. They do a wonderful job. They...
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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It is the best community is Tyler. The caregivers are very friendly and they treat my parents like family. The food is good and they offer a variety. We chose this community I liked the looks of it 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.
Prestige Estates exemplifies the essence of luxury assisted living in in the details of our community. The small touches of updated decor, gorgeous ground with beautiful landscaping, spectacular meals prepared with fresh ingredients every day. Being locally owned and operated, we are in-tune to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Greenbrier Nursing and Rehab of Tyler, Texas has proudly served East Texas for over 30 years! Greenbrier is a participating member of the Chamber of Commerce and recently had a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of a new rehab unit. We are located right off Loop 323 in a quiet neighborhood...
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Smith County, TX
The average cost of senior living in Smith County is $4,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holly Lake Ranch, TX with an average of $3,366 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smith County, TX vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smith County, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smith County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Smith County, TX by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Smith County
Recent reviews for memory care in Smith County
The Hamptons of Tyler Senior Living
4.9
What initially drew us to The Hamptons at Pineforest was the location, it is close to my mom and that was important to keep them close by so they could visit often. We have really liked the staff so far, they have been friendly and helpful in every way imaginable and we would definitely ...
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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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Smith County review score based on 83 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 14 Smith County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Smith County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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
Smith County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Smith County memory care
When memory care 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 83 reviews of 14 Smith County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smith County resident and family memory care 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.Smith County, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.0
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Smith County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith County, 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 Smith County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Smith County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smith County, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Smith County memory care
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 Smith County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith County, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith County memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Smith County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith County memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Smith County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Smith County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smith County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 20 memory care facilities near Smith County, Texas. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Smith County, Texas is Atria Willow Park. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 20 memory care facilities near you in Smith County, Texas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smith County, Texas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Smith County, Texas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Smith County, Texas ranges from $1999 to $7695. The average Memory Care cost in Smith County, Texas is $4,017. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Smith County, Texas typically starts at $1999. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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