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I have been here going on 4 years. I don't have a car so I really appreciate they make a trip to the grocery every week and also Walmart. I think the people are friendly. I recently broke my R elbow, at a...
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.
Our professionally designed studio, one and two bedroom residences were built with you in mind and are perfect for your active lifestyle. Each of our apartment homes feature the kind of living space you should expect to appoint with your furniture and belonging. We offer a truly convenient...
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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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Georgetown — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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The walk through was great. She loved the apartment at first glance. The people there are extremely friendly. There are activities everyday. The food is also great. She complains about eating to much...
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.
At the base of the scenic Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colo., Morada Temple is conveniently located in the city of Temple, sitting on 21 acres with a large garden area with a greenhouse and a wildflower and Bluebonnet field. The community is close to the Temple Mall, Wal-Mart and other shopping...
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The Assisted Living has a very clean & warm environment. The administrator is very caring and attentive to the residents there. The atmosphere is homely. There are petty of activities to keep the resident...
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.
The Rosewood Retirement CommunityThe Rosewood Retirement Community is conveniently located at IH-14/Highway 190 and the Rosewood exit—close to healthcare providers, restaurants and shopping centers. Our 64 assisted living apartments offer attractive residential options for those who wish to...
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Mercy House helped me when no one else would give me a chance. Their service is unmatched. The facility is beautiful. The staff is amazing. I am so grateful that I ended up in the hands of Mercy House. They...
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.
Rocky Hollow Lake House is independently owned and managed. We are an aging in place community providing dignified and gracious care to those with Dementia, Alzheimers and all related disorders. Our facility is situated on 10 scenic acres just 4 miles west of Sun City, Texas. We provide all the...
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Moving my parents here has been the best choice they have made . It's been a wonderful experience so far. The are enjoying socialing with people there own age and that they have things in common with. They...
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.
Life Simplified. For them. And, for you. Laurel Hall Memory Care Community at The Wesleyan at Estrella located off Williams Drive and Estrella Crossing is part of the rich tradition of Wesleyan Homes. Wesleyan Homes has been a ministry of the Central Texas United Methodist Church since1962. Our...
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It is an amazing place to live! I would definitely recommend it to others. The care that memory care residents receive is outstanding!!
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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I have been here a little over a month to experience a friendly staff, friendly residence, and warm and comforting people in the population. I had a house for 40 years which I maintained and enjoyed however,...
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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Residency at Ridgewood is a boutique assisted living and memory care community located close to Lake Waco and both local hospitals and medical facilities. We are owned and operated by a life-long Wacoan and female entrepreneur with over 25 years of nursing experience caring for senior adults. We...
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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.
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: 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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Flat, TX

The average cost of senior living in Flat is $3,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Little River-Academy, TX with an average of $3,694 per month.

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

Flat, TX
$3,939/mo
$4,106/mo

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

Flat, TX
$3,939/mo
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,240/mo
Independent Living
$3,939/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,517/mo
Studio
$4,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,427/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,901/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,108/mo

Senior living costs in Flat 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: Flat, TX
Column state: Texas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlat, TXTexasU.S.
Independent Living$3,939/mo$4,319/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,240/mo$4,821/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,240/mo$5,003/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Flat, TX:$3,939/mo
Texas:$4,319/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Flat, TX:$4,240/mo
Texas:$4,821/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Flat, TX:$4,240/mo
Texas:$5,003/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Flat

Recent reviews for independent living in Flat

The Blake at Waco

5.0
Our experience at The Blake at Waco has been absolutely fabulous. They have done a wonderful job with my mother. The thing that sticks out most to me is the staff , they are just so caring. The room sizes are wonderful, my mother is in memory care and she has a very large room and bathroom. The ...
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Stilwell Retirement Residence in Waco, TX

5.0
Stilwell Retirement is a great place. We chose this facility because it has a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Her apartment is perfect for her needs and they have different sizes to choose from depending what you want. They do have a lot of activities provided but she just does not partake in ...
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Ascension Living Providence Village in Waco, TX

4.4
Our loved one does complain about the food, it does get a little repetitive. They do have an alternative menu so if you do not like what they are serving that day you can pick something off that menu. The activities are pretty much limited, which were hoping they come back since our loved ones ...
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Flat independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Flat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Flat, 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 Flat 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 Flat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Flat, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Flat 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 Flat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Flat, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Flat 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 Flat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Flat, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.2%
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Stoney Brook of Copperas Cove, Garden Estates of Temple and Brookdale Lake Brazos are the top-rated independent living facilities near Flat, Texas. See full list of communities.
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