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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Rusk County, TX
If you’re looking for assisted living in Rusk County, 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 Rusk County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Rusk County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Rusk County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 56 assisted living facilities in the Rusk County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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
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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.
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...
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5 stars for all categories. When we were looking, the thing that stuck out the most about Wesley House of Lindale was the rooms, they are great! The porches that they have are wonderful. The staff have...
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.
Wesley House Assisted Living was built in 2011 and was purchased by Wesley Partners, in 20212. Wesley Partners is a family-owned company that has been in the healthcare business for 42 years and is proud to provide alternative living options to people who are unable to, or no longer want to live...
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We’ve lived at Buckner Westminster Place for eight years. This is the most complete senior living complex in Longview, Tx. It has Independent Living apartments and patio homes, Assisted Living apartments,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Wesley Oaks in Gilmer has been amazing, they get 10 out of 5 stars! It is a wonderful place. I would absolutely recommend this facility to anyone who is looking for care for their loved ones. It has been a...
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.
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: 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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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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...
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
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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Gardens At Hawkins Explore The Gardens At Hawkins, an assisted living community located in Hawkins, Texas. We're located in a quaint, country-like town nestled into a wooded area and just minutes from US Highway 80. You'll find our residents enjoy a large, landscaped property that's split...
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i have a family member that has been there for years and i go weekly i love the staff and resident there and the place is always clean and homey i actually eat there sometimes and the food is very good
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.
Cost of assisted living in Rusk County, TX
The average cost of senior living in Rusk County is $3,959 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carthage, TX with an average of $3,633 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rusk County, TX vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rusk County, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rusk County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Rusk County, TX by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rusk County, TX
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VA benefits in Texas
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Medicare and Medicaid in Texas
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What families are saying about assisted living in Rusk County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Rusk County
The Bradford House in Gilmer, TX
4.6
They are an assisted living community with efficiency style apartments. It's a lot smaller; they have 33 people. They were good, but the transportation was a problem. It seems like everywhere they say that they can accommodate transportation for dialysis, but then when it comes down to it, they ...
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Heartis Longview
5.0
My mother is currently a resident at Heartis Longview and everything has been great for her at this facility so far! The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services, activities and value for cost are all great as well. I have nothing negative to say about the place. We are ...
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Rusk County review score based on 128 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 128 reviews of 46 Rusk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Rusk County 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
Rusk County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Rusk County 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 128 reviews of 46 Rusk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rusk County 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.Rusk County, TX averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
4.3
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Value for cost*
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Rusk County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rusk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rusk 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 Rusk County 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 Rusk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rusk County, TXNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Rusk County 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 Rusk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rusk County, TXNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rusk County 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 Rusk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rusk County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13%
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Availability of select dining options in Rusk County 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 Rusk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rusk County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
45.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rusk County 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 Rusk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rusk County
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 Rusk County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Willow Park, Garden Estates of Tyler and Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rusk County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 56 assisted living facilities near Rusk County, Texas. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Rusk County, Texas are Atria Willow Park and The Eastman. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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