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Photo of Grayson Court
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9.7
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39 reviews
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It is a smaller facility where the staff gets to know their residents. The administration acted promptly when I had a request. The food is delicious.
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.
At Grayson Place, our assisted living community, residents are at the center of our small, homelike community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care....
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Photo of Pecan Point Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.3
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40 reviews
9.3
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40 reviews
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The staff is very accommodating and engages with the residents. My mom hasn't complained about the food at all. They have activities throughout the day to keep the residents engaged as well as letting the...
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.
Broaden your horizons and experience comfortable living at Pecan Point, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Sherman, Texas. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Our...
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9.3
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38 reviews
9.3
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38 reviews
5 star
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The Director is absolutely amazing lady. She has been very helpful and caring when it comes to my wife. The nurses are very good also.
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.
Traditions Senior Living and Memory Care is an assisted living community located in the residential community of Sherman, Texas. Located just a few minutes from area shops and restaurants, as well as medical facilities and religious organizations, our community offers a close proximity to...
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Photo of Brookdale Willows Sherman
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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38 reviews
9.0
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The best thing about being here is its like a home not like a hospital, even when we pulled up it was like pulling up to a small apartment complex. Lots of natural light helping me to be comfortable....
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 luxurious senior living community set on three acres of beautiful landscaped grounds in Sherman, Texas, offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your...
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8.6
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32 reviews
8.6
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32 reviews
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Preston Place Assisted Living is truly the best kept secret in Sherman for your loved ones! Tucker back in its own oasis, they provide more than just a home. Quality care, amazing food, beautiful rooms, fun...
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.
At Preston Place, our senior living community, we develop caring, personal relationships with residents and their families. We develop individual care plans to meet their needs, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. We...
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Photo of Asher Point Independent Living of Sherman
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66 Floor plans available
8.6
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72 reviews
8.6
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72 reviews
5 star
49%
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3 star
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2 star
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Dining room, activities, companionship. Management has always been helpful. Yes, we would recommend Asher Point to other families however, I am learning about some issues that cause concerns.
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.
The Renaissance-Sherman a Holiday Retirement Community has been helping older folks live better for over 30 years. The longevity of our staff makes us stand out with many, that have been here over 20 years and even 30 years!Our apartments are home to our residents. We have full kitchens and...
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8.5
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The staff at Exbury Garden Assisted Living Community were great! They could use improvement on the meals and activities provided. Overall it was a great place and I would recommend them to others looking.
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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Photo of Stone Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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22 reviews
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Stone Brook has so far been a wonderful experience for my father. The staff provides a high level of care and compassion, and the security measures in place seem to be more than adequate. I am very pleased...
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.
Stone Brook Assisted Living is nestled in the beautiful Denison, Texas, conveniently located near many of the major medical centers in town. Our welcoming, home like atmosphere and friendly staff are beyond compare. You can live the pampered lifestyle of being served home- style meals in our...
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7.9
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6 reviews
7.9
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If I look back on the experience he had at the facility, I realize his acuity was too high to be there. He fell frequently because they had their hands full with the staff they had to care for everyone. I...
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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11 Floor plan available
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My father and I have been very happy with the care and attention my mother has received at Lake Point. The new chef has been excellent.
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.
Lake Point offers specialty, high-needs care in a serene, residential setting.Our custom lodge features all the comforts of home, plus the luxuries and amenities your loved one deserves.We offer short-term, rehab, post-operative and long-term care, with a high caregiver to resident ratio that...
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Photo of Silver Leaf Assisted Living Denison
1818 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
3.0
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19 reviews
3.0
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19 reviews
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I appreciate the care that they give but I think they need to do more activities with them. I don't see many activities happening there. Every time I'm there they're all just sitting there in the living area...
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.
***Newly Renovated***Silver Leaf Assisted Living proudly cares for seniors who need extra help with their daily lives and provides the personalized attention they deserve. Whether your loved one needs assistance with activities of daily living or requires more specialized care, Silver Leaf can...
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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.
Photo of Katy Creek Retirement Apts
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.
Photo of Park Manor Senior Apartments
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 PARK MANOR SENIOR APARTMENTS! Park Manor Senior Apartments offers beautiful one and two bedroom apartments in Sherman Texas for seniors 55 and better. The rural wooded, park-like setting provides a peaceful retreat, while still being conveniently located to shops, restaurants and...

Cost of independent living in Ector, TX

The average cost of senior living in Ector is $4,056 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Celeste, TX with an average of $2,857 per month.

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

Ector, TX
$4,056/mo
$4,199/mo
$5,046/mo

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

Ector, TX
$4,056/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,552/mo
Independent Living
$4,056/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,060/mo
Studio
$4,394/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,533/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,554/mo

Senior living costs in Ector 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: Ector, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEctor, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$4,056/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,570/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,552/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ector, TX:$4,056/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ector, TX:$4,570/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ector, TX:$4,552/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ector

Recent reviews for independent living in Ector

Silver Leaf Assisted Living Denison

5.0
My mother was about to move in prior to passing. We both felt the warmth of the staff and newness of the property were something you don't find in Denison very often.

Stone Brook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Denison, TX

4.8
I was very pleased with Stone Brook. The staff was kind and worked hard to make sure the residents were comfortable. My father seemed to enjoy the food. Always the dessert. The rooms were kept clean, and Dad always seemed well kept, showered, clean clothes.

Exbury Garden Assisted Living Community in Denison, TX

5.0
The staff are very kind and show concern and compassion for your loved one. Their motto is treating each patient like they are family. I would recommend this facility to others. Our experience was great.

Ector independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ector independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ector, 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 Ector 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 Ector partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ector, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ector 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 Ector communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ector, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
73.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ector 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 Ector offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ector, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47%
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