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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Penelope, TX
If you’re looking for assisted living in Penelope, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Penelope or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Penelope.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Penelope for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 38 assisted living facilities in the Penelope area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West, Italy and Hillsboro.
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We chose Chisholm Trail Estates because of the cost and location. They are friendly, attentive and responsive staff that proactively communicates situations and progress of loved ones.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Chisholm Trail Estates is located southwest of Fort Worth in serene Keene, TX. Our senior living community offers independent living and memory care. Imagine your life calling Chisholm Trail home. Awake in your luxurious private apartment and join your new friends for a delicious and fresh...
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.
Country Club Retirement Community Assisted Living, CCRC, was designed for people who are ready to make transitions in their life, get a little help with the things that are getting more difficult, yet want to hold on to their independence.CCRC Assisted Living opened June 29, 2009. The Assisted...
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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 community is a great place for rehabilitation services. The people were nice and the community was clean. The food was ok and I would recommend this community.
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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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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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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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This is a nice community for good care. The community is clean and always taken care of. The staff is very nice and attentive. This community is very nice and homie and they all gather around and enjoy the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Penelope, TX
The average cost of senior living in Penelope is $4,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Abbott, TX with an average of $3,743 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Penelope, TX vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Penelope, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Penelope vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Penelope, TX by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Penelope, TX
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What families are saying about assisted living in Penelope
Recent reviews for assisted living in Penelope
Stoney Brook of Hewitt
4.9
We were very fond of Stoney Brook right away, even though our loved one was not there for very long we were very impressed. They are a small enough community to where the residents will get more one on one care. Overall our loved one was pleased with the meals and dining, and we were pleased ...
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Morada Waxahachie
4.6
We have had Mom at Morada for a few months. From the beginning the staff has been helpful and kind. The ambience really suits my mother, and my sisters and I are pleased with our choice of assisted living for her.
Brookdale Ennis
5.0
The staff members at Brookdale Ennis community are awesome! the staff has been so kind and loving to my dad. And he is not the most lovable person around at this time in his life! Have bent over backwards to help him and me.
Penelope review score based on 165 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 165 reviews of 32 Penelope assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Penelope review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
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Review subcategories for Penelope assisted living
When assisted living 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 165 reviews of 32 Penelope assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Penelope resident and family assisted living 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.Penelope, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Penelope assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penelope assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penelope, 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 Penelope assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Penelope that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Penelope, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
84.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
56.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Penelope assisted living
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 Penelope Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penelope, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penelope assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Penelope partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penelope, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Penelope assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Penelope communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penelope, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penelope assisted 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 assisted living communities in Penelope offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penelope, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
81.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Penelope
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Texas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Penelope protect seniors.
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Arbor House of Waco, Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield and The Delaney at Lake Waco are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Penelope, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 38 assisted living facilities near Penelope, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Penelope, Texas are Arbor House of Waco, Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield and Midtowne Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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